Territory Sales Manager - Atlanta

Festool USA

$75K — $100K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Prior territory sales experience required; other customer-facing roles considered.
  • Strong drive and desire for a career in field sales focusing on territory growth.
  • Proficient in product demonstrations and effective communication strategies.
  • Self-motivated with a competitive mindset and strong planning skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own territory growth by prospecting and acquiring new dealer accounts.
  • Achieve or exceed sales targets through new account acquisition.
  • Build and manage a consistent pipeline of new dealer opportunities.
  • Drive demand by engaging dealers and conducting product demonstrations.
  • Position dealers for success with advice on product mix and stocking levels.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in field sales.
  • Engagement in product training events and company activities.
  • Work in diverse settings from trade shows to customer events.
Full Job Description
Overview

This role is for a driven sales professional who enjoys building relationships, creating opportunities, and growing a business. As a Territory Sales Manager, you will be responsible for expanding sales within an assigned territory by strengthening existing dealer partnerships, developing new dealer accounts, and creating demand through direct engagement with end users. Success comes from building trust, identifying opportunities, and consistently executing in the field.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, competitive, and comfortable working independently to achieve ambitious goals. You enjoy spending time with customers, conducting product demonstrations, and influencing buying decisions. This role requires persistence, initiative, and a willingness to proactively pursue growth opportunities while balancing the needs of existing customers and new business development.

Job Responsibilities
• Owns territory growth by actively prospecting, qualifying, and opening new dealer accounts to expand market coverage and revenue
• Achieves or exceeds sales targets through new account acquisition and expansion of underpenetrated dealers
• Builds a consistent pipeline of new dealer opportunities and manages opportunities through close
• Targets A, B, and C accounts by present and potential revenue, cost to sell/service, and likelihood of success
• Allocates time and call frequency based on A, B, C account targeting
• Drives pull-through demand by engaging dealers and end customers through product demonstrations, trainings, and ride-alongs
• Positions dealers for success by advising on product assortment and stocking levels that support growth and sell-through
• Expands dealer product adoption with a strong focus on core tools, cordless offering and corresponding accessories and consumables
• Conducts in store trainings and demos to onboard new dealers and increase product penetration
• Uses trade shows, demo days, and local events as selling opportunities to generate leads and win new business
• Maintains accurate and timely updates in the CRM to manage pipeline, activity, and territory performance
• Participates in sales meetings, product training events, and required company activities
• Performs other duties as assigned to support territory growth objectives

Job Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Prior territory sales experience required; consideration will be given for experience such as inside sales or other customer facing roles.
• Strong desire to build a career in field sales with a focus on territory growth and new business acquisition
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn new products, sales techniques, and processes, and apply them in the field
• Self-motivated with a competitive mindset and a clear drive to achieve and exceed goals
• Comfortable initiating face to face conversations with new customers
• Strong planning, prioritization, and goal setting skills with the ability to manage a territory independently
• Ability to influence and persuade customers through effective communication, demonstrations, and presentations
• Comfortable demonstrating power tools in a safe and effective manner
• Ability to plan and execute customer events, including loading and unloading tools and materials
• Ability to safely lift up to 75 lbs
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and in accordance with company auto policy
• Working knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems (Salesforce)
• Maintains a professional appearance and represents the brand with confidence and credibility
• Strong active listening skills with the ability to identify customer needs and selling opportunities
• Clear, confident communication and presentation skills
• Outgoing personality with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships quickly
• Ability to stay informed on industry trends and apply insights to prospecting and sales conversations
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills in a fast paced field environment
• Proficiency in English; bilingual capabilities are a plus
• Ability to travel overnight 15-20% on average

Compensation:
• 75% fixed / 25% variable (Bonus Factor: 4)
• Commission on Territory Growth Dollars: 1% paid annually

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