Territory Manager - Automotive

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• Position offers a competitive base pay, commission program, and Motus vehicle reimbursement program.
• 401(k) program with company match
• Generous benefits package for full time employees:
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Competitive compensation program
• A great work environment with career advancement opportunities!

• Position offers a competitive base pay, commission program, and Motus vehicle reimbursement program.
• Weekends off
• Weekday schedule 8am-5pm
• 401(k) program with company match
• Generous benefits package for full time employees:
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off
• Competitive compensation program
• A great work environment with career advancement opportunities!

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, the Territory Manager is responsible for driving sales growth and maintaining strong customer relationships within a designated geographic territory. This role requires a dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record in the automotive and commercial coatings industry.

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional communicator with a strong ability to identify customer needs, deliver tailored solutions, and foster long-term partnerships. In addition to ensuring client satisfaction, the Territory Manager will proactively seek opportunities to expand market share and increase revenue.

PSE Group is a nationwide team of coatings specialists dedicated to providing exceptional products and value-added services to our customer partners. PSE Group offers a wide range of coatings solutions to enhance our customers' productivity, improve quality, and reduce material cost. Our objective is to support the entire purchasing process from coatings to associated products to complete application systems. We provide comprehensive solutions to meet our customers' needs.

PSE Group includes brands from across the country including Painters Supply & Equipment Co, Nyquist Paints, FAMIS, Aerocoat Source, ABC Autobody Color, Auto Paint Supply, Carolina Automotive Refinish Supply, Charlottesville Automotive Refinish Supply, Golden Isles Paint & Supply, Interbay Coatings, Pro Wood Finishes, RMS Pro Finishes, Specialty Coatings Inc., Strand’s Industrial Coatings, United Sales Company, and Wyrick Company.

Sales

• Make sales calls and presentations to prospective and existing customers.
• Develop a regular sales call schedule to ensure that the needs and expectations of the customers are met.
• Be familiar with all products, including their application and preparation, in the automotive line.
• Assist customers in proper selection and application of product to develop expert relationship.
• Further knowledge/skills regarding sales techniques and methods.
• Develop sales presentations and promotions to facilitate growth in existing accounts and to open new accounts.
• Maintain effective interaction with vendors. Maximize utilization of cost effective resources provided by vendors.
• Participate in, and conduct, existing and new product demonstrations with customers and factory representatives.
• Attend and participate in all sales meetings.
• Devise effective territory sales and marketing strategies

Customer Service

• Readily accessible to customers for advice/assistance through use of cell phone, voice mail, e-mail, and in person.
• Build relationships.
• Investigate customer complaints and follow up based on company and Quality Management System (QMS) policies, procedures and processes.
• Monitor and track customer back orders per QMS work instructions.
• Provide customer with technical, and marketing training as needed.
• Assist customer in determining inventory levels.
• Assist in color verification and field color formulations.
• Ensure proper documentation for all consigned inventory and equipment per QMS Work Instructions.

Marketing

• Collect reliable customer and territory information.
• Identify current market competitors and their strengths and weaknesses.
• Know Painters Supply and Equipment Co.’s competitive advantages.
• Read and interpret market information and identify opportunities.
• Actively seek to become key knowledge source for customer regarding automotive finishing and related products.
• Participates in special project assignments and completes other duties as assigned.
• Develop, implement, and maintain action plans to meet and exceed targeted revenue and profitability targets for both existing and new customers.
• Prepares sales call reports, proposals, quotations, forecasts, and business plans.

Management

• Control expenses, while remaining within budget, and maintain required records/documentation.
• Submit required reports, documentation and summaries as required by management within specified deadlines.
• Further knowledge of…