Klein Tools

Regional Sales Manager

Klein Tools$90K — $120K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree and 5 years of relevant experience or 8 years of experience without a degree
  • Proven track record of growth and success in sales
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities under tight timelines
  • Must be bond-able and possess a valid driver's license

Responsibilities

  • Meet assigned sales quotas for the region
  • Create and sustain relationships with key decision-makers and managers
  • Conduct site visits and provide updates to management
  • Attend trade shows and follow up with customers
  • Develop strategic account plans for distributors
  • Maximize sales through effective strategy execution
  • Participate in planning sessions with top national accounts
  • Prospect for new customers and distribution channels
  • Maintain CRM software with accurate sales records
  • Ensure proper maintenance of company property

Benefits

  • Paid Vacations & Holidays
  • Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
  • Discounts on Klein Tools products
  • Education and Professional Development Assistance
Full Job Description


Perks for you include:
• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance

General Description

The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for all sales activities and results assigned within the respective geographic region and assigned accounts with a focus on building Tier 3, & 4 business (as defined by management).

This position is responsible for identifying, selecting, and building relationships with distributors and manufacturers' representatives, including demonstrating proper use of products to drive increased sales and revenue growth.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Work to meet assigned sales quota for the region, including new product and promotional sales and
customer additions.

2. Create and sustain distributor and end user contractor relationships with influential decision makers, top
managers and owners of all key end users in the assigned territory

3. Make end user calls to job sites and participate in regular updates to management at key distributors.

4. Attend tradeshows to develop a strong customer base and follow up with customers after each event.

5. Develop strategic account plans for and distributors that outline and communicate sales strategy, including where we are today and where we want to grow their business in the future.

6. Execute strategies / programs that will maximize sales while upholding our margins with our key accounts. Ensure that both short and long term strategies are developed and maintained on a frequent bases focusing on significant opportunities

7. Participate in annual, quarterly and monthly planning with the top 25 national accounts. Set objectives as well as reviews with distributors and the Director of Sales.

8. Continually prospect for new customers and channels of distribution, adding distributors and stocking locations where necessary to increase territory sales. Keep a current listing all of prospective new
accounts.

9. Complete and submit all reports as needed. Maintain current and accurate records, updating Customer Relationship Management (CRM) sales software on a daily basis.

10. Ensure that all company property is accounted for and maintained properly and all company policies, procedures, programs and promotions are implemented.

11. Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.

Job Qualification Requirements

Associates Degree and five (5) years of relevant experience or eight (8) years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree is required.

Must prove a record of continued growth and success. Must be bond-able, and possesses a valid drivers license at all times.

Must have strong communications skills, verbal and written. Ability to adapt and function in an environment of changing priorities often under tight time constraints.

Physical Demand Requirement

Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers to touch, pick or pinch objects; reach with hands and arms; push or pull; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use foot or leg controls; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. For all jobs no one should lift over 50lbs on their own. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Your main focus:
• Quality
• Customer Obsession
• Innovation
• Ownership
• Teamwork

About Klein Tools

Klein Tools is an American company that produces hand tools. The company is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois and was founded in 1857 by Mathias Klein. Klein Tools is known for its high-quality tools that are designed for professionals in the electrical, construction, and mining industries. The company's product line includes pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and other hand tools. Klein Tools has a reputation for innovation and has been awarded numerous patents for its products. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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