Regional Sales Manager

Overview

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.

Ideal Traits: 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).

• New Business Acquisition: Prospect, qualify, and close opportunities across OEMs, integrators, dealers, distributors, and end-users; build a pipeline aligned to territory goals.
• Application-Focused Solution Selling: Present SCHUNK’s value proposition (quality, reliability, productivity gains) through demos and technical talks; reframe price to ROI with measurable outcomes.
• Specification & Channel Development: Secure SCHUNK specifications on new builds by partnering with machine builders/dealers and system integrators; motivate and enable distribution partners.
• CRM Discipline & Reporting: Maintain accurate opportunities, visit reports, quotes, and follow-ups in SAP C4C; leverage sales reports to monitor progress and guide annual/strategic planning.
• Internal Collaboration: Coordinate with Product Managers, Inside Sales, and Marketing; prepare polished proposals and artifacts that reflect SCHUNK’s meticulous craft standards.
• Client Engagement & Travel: Conduct plant visits, product demonstrations, and attend trade shows; maintain a professional cadence and clear next steps after each interaction.

• 50% Client Engagement (Strategic and Relationship-Focused) - 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.
• 20% New Business Development (Hunter-Focused and Revenue-Driven) - 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.
• 20% Channel Management & Partner Enablement (Growth and Leverage-Focused) - 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.
• 10% Internal Collaboration and Support (Process and Enablement-Focused) - 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…