Regional Sales Manager, Western US

Ametek

$120K — $140K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Business preferred
  • 5+ years experience selling technical products in power transmission, distribution, or generation
  • Knowledge of Western U.S. utility and energy markets
  • Experience with metering, power system communications, protection & control technologies
  • Familiar with major utilities in the Western U.S. and renewable energy markets

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sales strategies for the Western Region
  • Drive growth by identifying new sales opportunities and expanding existing customer relationships
  • Manage and train relationships with distributors, OEM partners, and manufacturer representatives
  • Onboard new channel partners to enhance market penetration
  • Build relationships with key accounts in utilities and large industries
  • Serve as the local expert on Power Instruments products
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align customer solutions
  • Provide forecasting and market intelligence to support sales efforts

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings account with contributions
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program
  • Career advancement opportunities within AMETEK
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

We are actively seeking a successful, growth-minded sales professional with the drive to accelerate business growth and revenue growth in our Regional Sales Manager position. This position is key to achieving sales, profit, and market expansion targets for the business, which is reflected in competitive compensation and bonus potential.

Power Instruments business is growing at a double-digit rate over the planning horizon, creating significant opportunity for a sales leader who can help convert that momentum into sustained revenue growth.

The Regional Sales Manager will be responsible for the entire Western Region of the United States. This position will be responsible for selling our Measurement & Monitoring, Protection & Control, and Sensor products both directly to customers and through a representative network.

Preferred residence: California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, or New Mexico.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop, execute, and manage regional sales strategies to achieve bookings, revenue growth, profit targets, and sustainable business growth
  • Drive growth across investor-owned utilities, municipals, EPCs, and industrial customers by identifying new opportunities, expanding share of wallet, and converting pipeline into revenue
  • Manage, train, and expand relationships with manufacturer representatives, distributors, and OEM partners
  • Identify and onboard new channel partners to expand market coverage and drive penetration
  • Build strong relationships with key accounts within utilities and large industrial customers
  • Serve as the regional subject matter expert on all current and future Power Instruments products
  • Collaborate cross-functionally (product management, engineering, operations) to align solutions with customer needs
  • Provide accurate forecasting, CRM pipeline management, and market intelligence
  • Champion a growth mindset by challenging the status quo, seeking continuous improvement, and proactively pursuing new markets, applications, and customer relationships
  • Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree (Electrical Engineering or Business preferred)
  • 5+ years of experience selling technical products within the power transmission, distribution, or generation markets
  • Knowledge of Western U.S. utility and energy markets, including renewables and grid modernization initiatives
  • Experience with metering, power system communications, protection & control, or related technologies
  • Familiarity with major Western utilities (e.g., PG&E, Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric, Bonneville Power Administration, Xcel Energy, Arizona Public Service)
  • Experience in renewable energy markets (solar, wind, storage) and grid modernization initiatives
  • Willingness to travel approximately 20-40%


Desired Qualifications:
  • Proven ability to develop and execute strategic sales plans
  • Experience building relationships with utilities, OEMs, and channel partners
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools
  • Proven success selling into utility protection & control, metering, or engineering departments
  • Experience managing both direct accounts and channel/rep networks
  • Demonstrated track record of revenue growth and territory expansion
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to translate customer needs, market trends, and competitive dynamics into measurable revenue growth
  • Experience navigating complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles
  • Ability to work independently in a geographically complex, high-density market
  • Ability to manage a large, geographically dispersed territory with high travel requirements
  • Understanding of regional regulatory environments and procurement processes
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
  • Strong problem-solving and customer issue resolution capabilities
  • Growth mindset with a bias for action, continuous learning, accountability, and the ability to turn challenges into opportunities for business growth
  • Ability to deliver technical presentations and influence decision-makers


What's in It for You:
  • Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off
  • Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance
  • 401(k), plus matching
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact
  • Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities


Additional Details:

Location:

This remote position reports to headquarters in Rochester, New York.

Travel is expected to be 20-40%.

To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at: https://www.ametek.com/careers

To learn more about the business unit you'll be joining, visit us at: https://www.ametekpower.com/

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 120,000

Salary Maximum: 140,000

Incentive: Yes

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.

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