Regional Sales Manager

Kishigo, a Bunzl company, is a leading manufacturer of PPE to the construction, manufacturing, industrial, oil & gas, and electrical utility markets. We pride ourselves on our unique, innovative products and high level of customer service that our customers have come to expect. We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our sales team as a
Regional Sales Manager! This position will take a consultative and holistic view across multi-department needs (Sales, Product Development, Customer Service, Marketing, etc) to maximize our customer’s experience and growth potential. This role will entail utilizing selling skills and data analytics to optimize opportunities in sales growth across Kishigo’s product portfolio and industries. You will use your passion for problem solving, creating customer value and building relationships to make an impact with both end users and distributors.

At Kishigo, we know that our team members are a major component of our success. We seek to recruit and retain the right people who are passionate about our business, and we provide opportunities for team members so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and aptitude.

This Regional Sales Manager is responsible for managing and driving sales in several large accounts in the western region of the US.

This western US located position requires 50%+ travel for end user customer meetings, distributor trainings, trade shows, conventions, and other key accounts visits.

• Increase sales through greater penetration within existing accounts.
• Understand customer agreements and drive all program commitments, including marketing activities, rebates, training, etc.
• Responsible for meeting or exceeding assigned strategic initiatives and sales budgets for strategic and territory customers
• Lead customer conversations with business level insights to establish value, create demand, determine pain points, and listen to concerns.
• Drive, grow and track sales pipeline utilizing Microsoft Dynamics through manufacturer rep groups, buying groups and distribution representatives.
• Collaborate with key accounts on forecasting, fill‑rate expectations, and inventory levels.
• Develop strong relationships that go deep and wide across all key account organizations.
• Present and promote value to key decision makers within all key accounts.
• Negotiate customer specific and core product programs.
• Accurately answer questions regarding products and their applications.
• Present new product innovations to expand product portfolio at key accounts.
• Demonstrate outstanding customer service to build relationships and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Drive pricing strategies within all assigned accounts.
• Communicate and cooperate in a productive manner with all departments.
• Coaching and developing talent to position the Kishigo brand and its value with Sales Agency partners and customers

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in business, marketing, professional selling required.
• Minimum of 5+ years previous account management experience in distribution and/or manufacturing.
• Business acumen around accounting, P&L, margins, forecasting, performance metrics, etc.
• Must possess strong planning, organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge in Safety products a plus.
• Required to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be self‑motivated and focused on continuous improvement.
• Requires outstanding customer service skills and the ability to work in a team setting with a diverse group of employees, managers and external contacts.
• Outstanding analytical, organization and executive level oral/written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Previous experience with a CRM (Microsoft Dynamics preferred)
• Up to 50% travel is required in support of customer visits, strategic planning, training, trade shows, etc.
• Reports to Vice President of Sales.

Kishigo’s salary range is $95,000-$115,000, plus monthly commission(s) eligibility based on experience, education, and geographic location.

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