Regional Area Sales Manager - Hartford CT

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops business plan and sales strategy for region that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability
• Initiates and coordinates development of action plans to penetrate new markets.
• Promotes/sells/secures orders from existing and prospective customers through a relationship-based approach
• Demonstrates products and services to existing/potential customers and assists them in selecting those best suited to their needs.
• Establishes, develops and maintains business relationships with current customers and prospective customers within the assigned territory/market segment to generate new business for the organization’s products/services.
• Makes telephone calls and in-person visits and presentations to existing and prospective customers.
• Researches sources for developing prospective customers and for information to determine their potential.
• Maintains regular contact with all clients in region to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
• Develops clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers.
• Creates and delivers proposal presentations and RFP responses.
• Expedites the resolution of customer problems and complaints.
• Coordinates sales effort with marketing, sales mgt., accounting, logistics and technical service groups
• Analyzes territory/market’s potential and determines value of existing and prospective customers.
• Manages customer value plan for existing customers highlighting profile, share and value opportunities.
• Supplies management with oral and written reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
• Keeps abreast of product applications, technical services, market conditions, competitive activities, advertising/promotional trends through literature and consulting with marketing and technical service areas.
• Drives company show truck to demonstrate products and participates in trade shows and conventions.
• Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed.
• Assists/supports other Sales Account personnel as necessary in preparation of proposals and presentations.
• May participate on Sales project teams as needed.

5 years’ experience in engineered product sales preferred

• Extensive experience in all aspects of Customer Relationship Management
• Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving; ability to determine effective solutions for customers
• Ability to turn leads into sales transactions
• Results-orientated and able to manage multiple projects/priorities both independently and within a team environment
• Demonstrated success in understanding customer and market dynamics and requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite applications and contact management software
• Excellent time management skills
• Must possess valid driver’s license and meet company driving record standards
• Ability to travel overnight 50% as required by role
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred

Drives sales growth and account penetration within an assigned region by effectively selling engineered products and related services. Establishes plans and strategies to expand the customer base and contributes to the overall profitable growth of the company

Location: 1 Broad St, Hartford, CT 06105

Job Type: Full-time