District Sales Manager

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Job Description

SUMMARY: Manages a district sales territory for sales generation and territory growth.  Identification of key growth opportunities in both industry and accounts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ø  Consultative selling of System Plast products thru direct selling, distributors and OEMs.

Ø  Understand application selling with goal of becoming an industry application specialist – Food and Beverage Applications and Customers

Ø  Growth of sales territory to meet budget targets as determined by Sales management

Ø  Work closely with distributors, including joint sales calls and training on products

Ø  Identify prospects and target accounts

Ø  Consult and coordinate customer orders, pricing and product information, and shipping with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing and sales.

Ø  Partner with marketing, vendors and System Plast staff for promotional programs, target selling, trade shows, and other marketing activities

Ø  Coordinate with customer service and inside sales on customer orders, issues or quotes – Customer Service is based in Italy

Ø  Provide timely reports and updates as required

REQUIREMENTS:

Ø  Minimum 5 years of sales experience in conveyor or power transmission industry or related packaging/packaging-equipment or engineered/technical products.

Ø  Minimum B.S. Degree in Engineering – Mechanical engineering preferred

Ø  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and presentation skills

Ø  Good English speaking skills – written and verbal.  Ability to report on findings in a clear way

Ø  Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel and related programs

Ø  Multi-tasking and good analytical – problem solving skills

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