Regional Sales Manager
Job Description
The Regional Sales Manager role drives direct sales execution for the Southeast territory, owning activity from lead generation through closing. The position requires field-based customer engagement, technical product demonstration, and close coordination with internal teams and external partners to support customer satisfaction and long-term account objectives.
Territory
- AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, TN, and SC
Core Responsibilities
- Conduct field product demonstrations to prospects and clients
- Apply technical selling skills and product knowledge during sales engagements
- Develop and implement an approved sales plan for the Southeast territory
- Lead and support a team of internal and independent sales representatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Use value-added selling techniques and make recommendations to prospects and clients
- Support company marketing plans and attend trade shows
- Submit detailed business information for pricing and solution presentations to identify prospects
- Maintain accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities
- Keep records of current projects and targets
- Contribute to educational programs for clients, prospects, independent representatives, and company employees
- Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
- Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
- Partner with sales and marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
- Understand customer needs and the core business markets served
- Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly
- Participate in required company meetings
- Maintain an organized work area using 5S practices
- Complete other assigned work duties
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a technical field, or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of experience in direct technical sales, preferably in Water & Sewer or Public Works
- Ability to travel 75% of the time by vehicle and by air to customers, prospects, and events
- Residency within the territory, preferred in Georgia or South Carolina
- Ability to transport and carry sample products
- Proficiency using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
- Microsoft Office proficiency: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
Desirable Criteria
- Demonstrated knowledge of sewer manhole and pipe construction materials and methods
- Continuing education, including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations
Tools and Technologies
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
- Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
Location
Waukesha, WI (remote)