Regional Sales Manager - Illinois R440 Job South Naperville Area area,Illinois USA,Sales

KLINGSPOR Abrasives, Inc., a manufacturer quality abrasives, is searching for a Regional Sales Manager based in the Illinois, Wisconsin area to grow their direct sales. This leadership role is best served by a candidate with proven results and success-oriented attitude who’s “ride along” focus will keep and nurture a positive growth-driven work environment.

Position Summary:

The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for growing sales and the development of all sales activities within the region. The Regional Sales Manager will be responsible to staff and develop direct sales representatives, providing leadership towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with company vision and values. The Regional Sales Manager reports directly District Sales Manager; duties include but are not limited to, achieving assigned sales quotas, nurturing a productive relationship with customers, managing new business opportunities, sales planning, training, administration, professional development, and career management.

This position will require more than 40 hours per week and include frequent overnight travel within the region to work with individual sales representatives and some travel outside the state for designated meetings.

Preferred Candidate Qualifications include:

4 year degree in business or technical field
5 years business to business sales experience
2 years Supervision or Management experience

Key Responsibilities

Sales and Account Development
Territory and Regional Development
Use the Established Hiring Procedure to Select New Hires
Coach and Train Factory Sales Representatives (FSRs)
Assist DSM with Effective Forecasting and Budget Planning
Know the Competition as well as the Market
Implementing Auditing Measurements of Performance
Develop Strategies to Produce Regional Sales Growth and Profit Objectives
Travel will be Required Within the Region and it may be Required to Visit Corporate Headquarter in Hickory, NC

What We Offer:

Base + Plus generous multi-tiered monthly commission opportunities!
Company Car which includes Maintenance Expenses, Insurance, and Gas Card.
Company Cell Phone and Tablet
Plus Monthly Cash and Prizes ( KLINGSPOR Award Program (KAP) ) & Year End KAP BONUS
Potential Year End Bonus
We offer a great opportunity with competitive benefits which include, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Health Flex Spending Account, Life Insurance, 401k
9 Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, age, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Salary: $50,000.00 Annually + Commissions

Compensation

Base + Plus generous multi-tiered monthly commission opportunities!
Company Car which includes Maintenance Expenses, Insurance, and Gas Card.
Company Cell Phone and Tablet
Plus Monthly Cash and Prizes ( KLINGSPOR Award Program (KAP) ) & Year End KAP BONUS
Potential Year End Bonus
We offer a great opportunity with competitive benefits which include, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Health Flex Spending Account, Life Insurance, 401k
9 Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off

Qualifications/Responsibilities

Team player with a positive and winning attitude
Basic computer skills
Communications skills to develop prospective customers and maintain current customers
Ability to work entire sales process from prospecting to close
Experience in the industry a plus, however, not a requirement.

Requirements

4 year degree in business or technical field
5 years business to business sales experience
2 years Supervision or Management experience