Sales Director

Applied Industrial Technologies

$125K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven track record of success in technical sales, focusing on industrial products such as valves and instrumentation.
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing sales teams and driving performance.
  • Willingness to travel as needed.
  • Ability to manage P&L goals and foster territory and customer development.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement effective sales strategies for new and existing markets.
  • Lead and motivate the sales team to achieve targets and exceed customer expectations.
  • Oversee the entire sales process from lead generation to closing deals.
  • Collaborate with management to create annual sales budgets and monitor performance.
  • Develop comprehensive sales plans aligned with company objectives.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with key customers for high satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Maintain deep product knowledge and stay updated on industry trends.
  • Provide ongoing sales training and development opportunities for the team.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and feedback sessions to identify growth areas.
  • Manage operations across multiple locations for efficiency in sales and fabrication.

Benefits

  • 401K Plan
  • Insurance coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Opportunities for professional and personal growth
Full Job Description
We are seeking a proven Director/Leader in sales management and sales training to build and oversee a Region for our team. This opportunity has a significant opportunity for personal and financial growth.

You will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our industrial sales team. You will be responsible for managing the sales processes, creating budgets, developing sales plans, and conducting joint calls with the sales team to foster growth and achieve targets.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Sales Strategy: Develop and implement effective sales strategies to penetrate existing markets and explore new opportunities within the industrial sector.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and motivate the industrial sales team to achieve sales targets and exceed customer expectations.
  • Sales Process Management: Oversee the entire sales process from lead generation to closing deals, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness at every stage.
  • Budget Creation: Collaborate with senior management to create annual sales budgets and monitor performance against targets.
  • Sales Planning: Develop comprehensive sales plans aligned with company objectives, incorporating market analysis, competitor insights, and customer needs.
  • Customer Relationship Management: Cultivate strong relationships with key customers and partners, providing exceptional service and support to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Product Knowledge: Maintain a deep understanding of our product portfolio, industry trends, and technological advancements to effectively position our solutions in the market.
  • Training and Development: Provide ongoing training and development opportunities for the sales team to enhance their product knowledge, sales skills, and customer engagement abilities.
  • Performance Evaluation: Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to the sales team, identifying areas for improvement and implementing action plans for growth.
  • Operations: Manage local managers at multiple locations to ensure operational efficiency for Inside sales, Warehouse and Pipe Fabrication


We Seek:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven track record of success in technical sales, with a focus on industrial products such as valves, instrumentation, filtration, and specialty pipe.
  • Proven leadership abilities with experience managing sales teams and driving performance.
  • Willingness to travel as needed.
  • Manage and exceed P & L goals from sales, profit margins, territory development and customer development.
  • Use your knowledge of the industrial marketplace, sales, and operations to lead multiple districts strategically and tactically.

Why join us?

There is a reason Applied Industrial has been named a Best Workplace 20 times. Applied has earned the Outstanding Employer Support award from the US Navy, and we are a GSA approved vendor. You will receive rewards and resources to fulfill you both professionally and personally.

Position offers a competitive base pay, bonus plan, expenses and all the benefits you would expect from an industry leader (401K, insurance, time off, employee assistance, etc.) you will also enjoy:

Join a leader in the industrial marketplace! We look forward to learning more about you--Apply Today! #LI-BK1 #LI-Remote

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