Territory Manager, Communications & Software - NC

Job Overview

The Territory Manager, Communications and Software, is responsible for achieving overall sales goals and growing the installed base of Hubbell's technology products and services designed to secure, operate, and optimize the electrical distribution grid within the assigned territory. Utilizing both direct and indirect sales approaches, the Territory Manager, Communications and Software is responsible for leading the customer engagement within the assigned territory and developing winning strategies to assess customer needs, develop market‑leading solutions, gather and communicate market intelligence, and win business with current and new customers.

This position supports the North Central 1 territory; candidate must reside in one of the following states (WI, IL, IN, MO, KY).

• Understand regional, state, and national dynamics within their region to promote Hubbell as a market leader in electrical grid automation
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts within utility management, project teams, channel partners, and industry stakeholders
• Identify and develop opportunities to grow business with new and existing customers
• Advocate to customer stakeholders to drive and acquire funding mechanisms to expand market opportunities
• Lead the various segment sales resources in analyzing accounts within the assigned territory and developing actionable sales plans and long‑term account engagement strategies to grow
• Hubbell's installed base of Intelligent Grid Systems
• Assess competitor offerings and develop differentiated market approaches
• Develop and lead implementation of long‑term account‑based marketing campaigns
• Consolidate and convey marketing intelligence related to emerging customer needs and competitor products
• Contribute to product development ideas and specifications
• Work closely with Product Management and sales team to gather product Voice of the Customer
• Lead the commercialization process for new offerings in the market
• Conduct market research and special projects as required
• Ensure proper flow of market intelligence with particular emphasis on trends and technical differences

• Achieve current year sales targets and year‑on‑year growth plans by analyzing territory and customers to develop a specific region plan
• Implement specific sales programs to promote Hubbell products and services
• Conduct product presentations and demonstrations that promote Hubbell's capabilities
• Ensure full sales support and customer knowledge for communication and software systems within the assigned territory
• Overcome technical and business objections of prospective and current customers by providing technical solutions based on utility communication and software system expertise
• Work collaboratively with Communication Operations to prepare proposals and obtain internal approvals
• Assist when necessary in establishing customer credit and collecting receivables
• Keep customer information, opportunity pipeline, and forecasts current in relevant internal CRM systems
• Control sales expenses to meet budgets and maintain a proper ratio for the assigned territory

• Collaborate with Sales Channel Leadership to evaluate, establish and maintain a network of independent sales agents/distributors
• Assign, direct, and support the efforts of agents/distributors
• Supervise agents/distributors within the assigned territory
• Keep sales, customer technical service teams, and other Hubbell personnel informed of agent/distributor assignments
• Ensure implementation of current Hubbell policies and procedures for sales agents/distributors
• Apply systematic reviews to evaluate all agents/distributors under jurisdiction for compliance with established procedures and identify training needs
• Keep agent/distributor contracts current in conjunction with Sales Channel Leadership
• Integrate Hubbell strategies through assigned agents/distributors to achieve objectives and goals
• Accept the lead role in coordinating project and quotation activities between agencies (and regions) to maximize sales opportunities
• Develop bookings and/or sales quota assignments for agents/distributors
• Attend industry trade shows and…