Regional Sales Manager - Southeast - Paper & Pulp

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This role leads the Rolls Services business across the Northern U.S. — a high-impact, client-facing leadership position responsible for managing revenue targets, customer engagement, and regional growth initiatives. The Regional Manager partners cross-functionally (Finance, Operations, etc.) and acts as the key liaison for customer escalations and business development opportunities.

Ideal background:

• Proven experience in mechanical or industrial services, ideally within the pulp/paper or manufacturing sectors
• Strong grasp of sales management, business growth strategy, and customer relations
• Ability to manage both field operations and client-facing interactions

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Regional Sales Manager to lead commercial operations for industrial service and manufacturing clients across the Southeast region of the United States. This is a high-impact, client-facing leadership role responsible for achieving revenue goals, driving market growth, and strengthening customer relationships.
The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing services — particularly within industries such as pulp & paper, process manufacturing, or engineered materials. The Regional Sales Manager will partner cross-functionally with internal teams (Finance, Operations, Product, and Service) to ensure operational excellence, strong customer engagement, and continued business expansion.
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Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Analysis

• Develop and execute the regional budget and sales plan.
• Track financial performance monthly, quarterly, and annually to ensure revenue and margin targets are achieved.
• Identify performance variances and implement corrective action plans promptly.

Market Awareness & Forecasting

• Monitor competitor activities, regional market trends, and customer needs.
• Deliver accurate rolling sales forecasts and maintain weekly updates on revenue outlook.
• Identify new growth opportunities and adjust strategy proactively to capture emerging markets.

Sales Process & Account Strategy

• Lead account planning and growth initiatives for key customers and prospects.
• Manage complex deals, pricing discussions, and contract negotiations.
• Promote consistent adoption of sales processes and CRM utilization across the team.
• Coach sales personnel on pipeline management and prioritization of high-value opportunities.

Resource Allocation & Growth

• Allocate sales and support resources to maximize efficiency, coverage, and ROI.
• Encourage strategic prospecting and proactive growth activities.
• Set ambitious but achievable performance goals for team members.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a regional sales team to ensure strong performance and professional growth.
• Manage daily operations, including expense approvals, travel coordination, and equipment oversight.
• Support onboarding, training, and career development initiatives.
• Uphold and promote health and safety standards across all operations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the key liaison between the regional team and internal departments (Operations, Product, Marketing, and Finance).
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to resolve customer issues and improve overall satisfaction.
• Ensure all customer interactions and documentation are accurately recorded in CRM systems.

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Regional revenue attainment and profitability
• Forecast accuracy and timely corrective action
• Customer satisfaction and retention rates
• Margin improvement and sales process adoption
• Employee engagement, coaching, and development outcomes

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Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 7 years of experience in regional or technical sales, ideally within industrial services, pulp & paper, or manufacturing sectors
• Leadership:
  Proven experience managing direct reports and leading high-performing sales teams
• Financial
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong capability in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Sales Expertise:
  Demonstrated success in developing account strategies, managing complex sales cycles, and driving process adoption
• Systems Proficiency:
  Skilled with CRM platforms and data-driven reporting tools
• Travel:
  Must be willing and able to travel extensively throughout the Southeast region

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