Regional Sales Manager; N CA

Regional Sales Manager | Region:
Northern California & Oregon Success Profile

We’re seeking a high-energy Regional Sales Manager to drive revenue growth across a multichannel territory (machine builders/dealers, OEMs, system integrators, distributors, and end-users). The ideal candidate has strong technical aptitude in tool holding, work holding, gripping systems, and automation, excels at value-based selling (price, ROI), and maintains rigorous CRM hygiene to build and advance a high-value pipeline.

Tenacious hunter; structured territory planner; persuasive communicator; meticulous and urgent operator who moves projects forward, proposes alternatives to keep momentum, and demonstrates ownership and accountability.

The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for winning new business and expanding SCHUNK’s presence within a defined territory. The role balances plant-level application selling and channel development: partnering with machine tool builders/dealers and integrators to secure specifications, while leveraging distributors for day-to-day coverage, supported by disciplined account management and reporting in SAP C4C (CRM).

Strengthen relationships with decision-makers through in-person visits, technical demos, and trade show participation. Activities include influencing specification decisions, reinforcing value propositions, and ensuring alignment with client needs for long-term success.

Aggressively pursue new accounts and drive revenue growth to meet ambitious territory targets. Activities include prospecting, cold outreach, networking, and closing deals across OEMs, integrators, machine builders, and distributors. Responsibilities also include building a disciplined pipeline, managing complex sales cycles, and positioning SCHUNK’s high-quality, precision solutions to overcome competitive pressures.

Develop, enable, and optimize channel partners to extend market reach and drive scalable revenue growth. Activities include recruiting and onboarding distributors and integrators, conducting joint sales calls and partner trainings, aligning on territory and account strategies, and ensuring partners are equipped to position SCHUNK solutions effectively. Responsibilities also include managing partner performance, resolving channel conflict, reinforcing expectations, and leveraging channel relationships to accelerate pipeline development and close complex opportunities.

Support quoting activities, provide input on marketing initiatives, and maintain accurate CRM records in SAP C4C. Responsibilities also include adapting to a lean environment with limited collateral, ensuring personal discipline in opportunity management, and collaborating with product managers and leadership to deliver creative, value-based proposals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related; or equivalent technical sales experience.
• 5+ years in manufacturing/machining/industrial automation sales with proven new business development.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills; proficiency with CRM systems (SAP C4C) and virtual tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain disciplined territory coverage; travel up to 50%.

• Base + Commission

• Medical:
  Comprehensive plan; employer pays 100% for employees and ~85% for family.
• Dental & Vision:
  Optional group plans.
• Life & Disability:
  Company-provided short-term, long-term, and life insurance.
• 401(k): 50% match up to 6%
• PTO:
  Paid Time Off
• Perks:
  Company car, laptop, phone