Area Sales Manager-Gulf Coast Region

Area Sales Manager – Gulf Coast Region

Location: Gulf Coast Region (must reside in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama)

Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $130,000 - $140,000 annual base + uncapped commission (1–1.5%), monthly car allowance $500–$600

Travel: 50–60% domestic travel to client sites; remainder remote.

Target Start: Early January

An Area Sales Manager responsible for driving growth within Marine, Offshore, and Wind segments. Initially focus on Pacific Northwest business, then transition to Gulf region ownership.

• Achieve profitable sales growth within assigned territories.
• Consistently close business and meet monthly/quarterly quotas.
• Develop effective strategies for new business generation and prospecting.
• Communicate company’s value proposition and competitive differentiation.
• Manage and maintain the Pacific Northwest region’s customer base while building new opportunities.
• Collaborate with and eventually succeed current Gulf region ASM, taking full ownership of Gulf territory.
• Travel 50–60% to customer sites across assigned regions.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key decision-makers and end users.
• Deliver timely, professional responses to customer inquiries.
• Provide high-level product knowledge and technical competency.
• Partner with internal teams to communicate customer insights and influence product or strategic decisions.
• Deliver effective presentations to customers, partners, and industry groups.
• Participate in trade shows, regional meetings, and company events as needed.
• Complete weekly activity reports, monthly expenses, and other reports as required.

• Must reside in Louisiana, Mississippi, or Alabama.
• Strong marine industry experience (commercial marine, offshore, shipyards, etc.).
• Hunter mentality – proactive prospecting and new business development.
• Proven success selling to end users.
• 5–10 years of outside sales experience with a track record of exceeding quota.
• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time, and prioritize in a remote environment.
• Willing and able to travel domestically 50–60%.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.

• Experience supporting or transitioning into multiple territories.
• Prior exposure to lighting or electrical products (training provided).

Step into a stable, established book of business and build a long-term growth path toward running the highest-revenue territory in the company.

Apply today if you meet the qualifications and want to be part of an industry‑leading brand.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.