Regional Sales Manager (Industrial Sensors) - Automationtechies

We are seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Regional Sales Manager, who will operate independently from a home office and partially from the office within San Jose, California. This position involves a blend of sales and basic marketing responsibilities, with a primary focus on maintaining existing business relationships and identifying new opportunities within the OEM and distributor accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct visits to OEMs, primarily focusing on existing users.
• Evaluate territory performance, identify target markets, and seize new business opportunities.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive territory sales plan to meet quarterly objectives.
• Manage national and regional accounts, working closely with distribution partners.
• Maintain and update customer database.
• Collaborate in the development of marketing materials and support product promotion through advertising, trade shows, and public relations activities.
• Provide valuable product feedback, growth estimates, and new product recommendations to corporate R&D.
• Manage Independent Sales Representatives and Distributors.
• Offer technical support and assistance to clients.

Key Skills:

• Ability to work independently in both sales and technical capacities.
• Excellent presentation skills with strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Extensive travel within the territory (40% or more of monthly duties).
• Comfortable working in a multicultural, team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Demonstrated success in closing new business deals.
• Familiarity with CRM tools, specifically "Pipedrive" for deal and contact management.

Experience:

• Business-to-business sales experience.
• Five or more years of sales experience in the industrial field.
• Background in sensors or electrical components.
• Proven expertise in technical solution-based selling and management-level selling.
• Experience in selling to end-users and/or the distribution marketplace.

The company offers a supportive work environment, with internal support provided for technical and office administration duties. The position reports to the company President based on the West Coast, and the company provides necessary tools such as a laptop with internet access, cell phone reimbursement, and a car allowance for work-related travel using the employee's vehicle. Join them in driving success and innovation in the dynamic field of technical sales.

**To comply with some state laws, the annual base salary range for this position has been provided. The range given is broad and should be considered as a guideline only. The company will consider a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, the salaries of current employees in similar roles, and other factors when extending an offer.**