Territory Manager

Location: Indianapolis

.Where You’ll Work – GEMA, a subsidiary of Graco, Inc.

Gema is the leading manufacturer of electrostatic powder coating equipment and systems. From simple hand coating to fully automated powder coating systems, Gema offers solutions that meet the high demands and requirements of customers around the world in a wide range of industrial sectors.

Gema direct operations are located in Switzerland (worldwide headquarters), USA (Indianapolis, Indiana), Germany, UK, Italy, France, China, Japan and Mexico, alongwith a broad network of distributors in more than 60 countries, selling our products to a wide range of industrial users.

Job Purpose Territory sales management for all aspect of Gema standard product sales including distribution sales and development.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:* (25%) Territory management of specific distributor organizations within assigned geographic area* (20%) Coordinate pricing strategy to meet sales targets. May require negotiation with latitude with ranges to achieve results.* (20%) Direct sale of some automatic gun (Retrofit) sales and support of booth system sales either with their RM or Distributor sales team* (15%) Manage selling activities including development of sales targets, quotas and performance goals for the distributors within their territory in compliance with growth objectives for the organization* (5%) Monthly report outlining networking lead opportunities and sales opportunities* (5%) Quotation development* (5%) Provide support and input for their Regional Manager or Director as required to achieve growth results* (2.5%) Support of national sales meeting or marketing events, networking and territory development* (2.5%) Support distributor with local sales events
* Other duties may be assigned.

Position Requirements Travel – Required This is a home based sales position with considerable travel required. Candidates ideally will live in Dallas, Houston or San Antonio.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or

Experience:

* Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or three – five years related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Familiarity with computers and comfortable with presentation software, spread sheets and word management programs
* Good organizational, communication and negotiating skills
* Previous experience with distribution or distribution management
* Value selling and sales training for technical sales
* Additional technical background very beneficial

Language

Skills:

Ability to read and communicate with all aspects of the organization, and vendors, some international.

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume must be able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where most items are standardized. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Regulations
* None required
* Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).
* At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to…