Territory Sales Manager

Company Overview

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you. Gates is a leading manufacturer of application‑specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward‑thinking, open‑minded and well‑rounded individuals to join our global team as a Territory Sales Manager. You will be working remotely out of your home office in Michigan and will be responsible for traveling to and selling Gates products throughout the assigned territory. You will be responsible for selling automotive products including belts, hoses, timing belts, and water pumps, to name just a few.

• Taking responsibility for and making every effort to resolve communication, trust and respect concerns and problems.
• Implementing distribution strategies to accelerate growth of new and additional products and/or new markets.
• Monitoring competitive environment to identify opportunities and countermeasures to address competition.

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• 2+ years of progressive sales experience
• High school diploma
• Must be proficient with the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Travel required within the given territory for this position is 50% - 70%
• Most nights are at home but 20 - 25% of your traveling will be spent overnight
• Ability to work flexible hours and locations depending on position and travel requirements
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
• Oracle Sales Cloud experience strongly preferred
• Salesforce experience preferred
• Equivalent industry experience with strong mechanical aptitude
• Passion for or willingness to learn about the automotive industry
• Full‑Time
• Relocation is not provided

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real‑world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.