Distribution Sales Manager

Hypertherm Associates

$82K — $137K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years industrial sales experience
  • Extensive B2B sales experience with technical product knowledge
  • Proven experience using CRM platforms, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)
  • Ability to train distributor sales force on products
  • Competent in solutions selling for end-user applications
  • Experience managing promotional programs with distributors
  • Knowledge of regional competitive landscape and distributor operations

Responsibilities

  • Develop and expand relationships with channel partners for regional coverage
  • Create annual business and territory plans with distributors to drive sales growth
  • Assess training needs and execute tailored training plans for distributors
  • Set and monitor annual and quarterly sales targets
  • Secure commitment for joint activities like trade shows and demos
  • Conduct business reviews with distributor leadership to align on targets
  • Lead product launch initiatives and track performance against objectives

Benefits

  • Home-based position with flexible work arrangement
  • Requires up to 70% travel, which may suit those who prefer a dynamic work environment
  • Located near major airports for easy travel access
  • Opportunity to work directly with distributors to shape marketing and training programs
  • Focus on professional development through training and relationship building
Full Job Description
Distribution Sales Manager

As a Hypertherm, Distribution Sales Manager (DSM), you will sell, promote, and support Hypertherm plasma systems, consumables, and parts through the establishment, recruitment, training, and development of a network of independent and national distributors maximizing Hypertherm's market share in your assigned territory.

The territory for this position is Mid-Atlantic US (Eastern Pennsylvania, Staten Island NY, MD, DC, NJ, DE.)

As a DSM at Hypertherm, you will have a direct impact by prioritizing and executing objectives based on sales area opportunities for greater market penetration, including:
  • Develop and expand channel partner relationships to maximize regional coverage
  • Create annual business and territory plans with key distributors to achieve sales goals and drive market share growth
  • Assess distributor training needs and develop/execute training plans
  • Set annual and quarterly sales targets
  • Secure partner commitment for year-round joint activities (e.g., trade shows, end-user visits, demos)
  • Conduct quarterly business reviews with distributor leadership to track progress and align targets
  • Lead new product launch initiatives and report performance against plan; promote existing products using available sales tools to optimize sales results
  • Use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) CRM to manage distributor and end-user relationships, document activities, maintain opportunity pipeline data, and provide sales forecasts and territory insights


Who you are and what you bring to the position:
  • Bachelor's degree with 3-5 yrs. Industrial sales experience
  • Extensive experience in B2B environment with the ability to identify sales opportunities, demonstrate and present product features, benefits, and values using technical product knowledge
  • Proven experience using CRM platforms, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) to manage customer relationships and sales activities. I focus on accurate data entry and maintaining CRM data quality
  • Train distributor sales force on our products
  • Capable of solutions selling, recommending the appropriate integrated suite of products for the end-user application
  • Ability to develop, manage, and coordinate promotional programs with independent distributors in an industrial setting that produce high-quality results
  • Competitive knowledge within the respective region/marketplace and our industry
  • Understanding of how distributors organize and operate in their marketplace
  • Current driver's license


Preferred experience that differentiates you:
  • Welding/cutting experience
  • Managing a distribution network


Physical Demands and Travel:
  • Travel: up to 70% per year (primarily driving)
  • Location: Home Based
  • Ability to work from a home office.
  • Located within 1 hour of a major airport
  • Ability to demonstrate systems (manage the movement of ~100 pounds)
  • Operate plasma equipment within safety guidelines


Sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.

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<$82,636.00-$137,731.00 AnnualThis is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.
Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.

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