Regional Sales Manager - Central Region

Job Description

This role is responsible for hands‑on, B2B sales between manufacturing representatives, Direct Sales Representatives, and customers within a defined territory to achieve pre‑established sales objectives and margin targets set by Executive Management. The Regional Sales Manager meets with customers in person to identify their needs and close sales deals. Their main duties include traveling within their assigned territory to meet with potential and current customers, negotiating sales contracts, and informing clients about new products, updates and features.

The Regional Sales Manager will prospect for new business and also forecast and manage customer visits and pipeline opportunities through the Essentra CRM. Experience selling industrial products is required.

• Representative administration – daily communications, technical support, and action logs.
• Customer support – present proposals, technical support, samples, quotes and resolve any complaints that arise.
• Prospecting for new business by making sales calls, either over the phone or in person.
• Territory support – trips with representatives for training, support and direction.
• Ensure the assigned territory meets strategic and sales targets set by the region.
• Maximize profitability at the account level.
• Provide the proper level of communication to Essentra management through monthly reporting, emails, phone, etc. as required to manage the territory.
• Conduct proper sales analysis to determine strengths and weaknesses within the territory.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership based on sales analysis for the territory.
• Project management duties as required for sampling, quoting and new product development.
• Quote both custom parts, tooling and parts within acceptable profit margins.
• Evaluate incoming opportunity and quote for feasibility.
• Field commercial and technical questions posed by Rep Groups, customers and internal support functions within the Company.
• Develop project plans, coordinate projects and communicate changes and progress.
• Participate in weekly meetings as well as cross‑functional management meetings.
• Manage all customer communication (opportunities, visit reports, pipeline) via the Essentra CRM.
• Provide quarterly sales forecast and weekly updates.
• Perform related job duties as assigned and required.

• At least 3 years of outside sales experience is preferred. College degree is a plus but not required.
• Experience selling industrial components is required, as well as experience prospecting for new business.
• Strong negotiation skills with sales, pricing, contracts, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to work well with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using a CRM tool.
• Must be able to travel up to 50‑75% within the region, including overnight trips.
• Must be able to communicate well through all levels of an organization internally and externally.
• Motivated, persuasive, dedicated.
• Must be able to handle challenging situations and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be analytical and be able to synthesize complex or diverse information.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Have the ability to manage customer issues in a professional and diplomatic manner.
• Ability to prioritize and have strong business acumen with strong attention to detail.
• Strategic thinking skills.

The expected base salary range for this position is $90,000–$95,000, plus a quarterly bonus incentive. We also offer a full benefits package and generous paid time off. The actual salary offered for this position will depend on the skills, experience, and overall qualifications of the individual hired for the role.