District Sales Manager - Green Bay, United States - Gates Industrial Corporation plc
Description
District Sales Manager
Location: Green Bay, WI United States
Job Category: Sales
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations. **WHAT TO EXPECT** As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in the upper Midwest you will be working remotely and will be in charge of selling and promoting the Gates Power Transmission product lines and solutions. .
Your territory will consist of **Wisconsin and Upper Peninsula of Michigan** . Your goals will include meeting or exceeding an annual sales quota along with achieving specific strategic initiatives which align with higher level organizational goals.
You'll use a consultative selling approach, your technical expertise, and ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with both distributors and end users towards these goals.
You will research customer needs and develop an understanding of their applications, then apply the proper Gates technologies to improve their overall cost of ownership and productivity.
You'll work in collaboration with an amazing group of individuals at Gates, across all business functions.
**Key responsibilities (to name a few):** Develop and execute growth strategies for both existing accounts as well as new prospective customers
Accelerate growth of new Gates products and solutions.
Pursue opportunities to expand our business in new markets
Maintain an up-to-date understanding of industry trends and technical developments within our target markets
Make regular sales calls to pursue and discuss opportunities, provide training and other technical support, and increase overall mind share.
Follow up on leads (both self-generated and provided through marketing initiatives)
Timely and accurate utilization of our CRM systems.
Develop and maintain short, mid, and long-term sales plans
Communicate high value sales activity to contribute to effective product and service planning
Provide top-quality, Gates customer service for all clients and prospects.
Monitor and communicate competitive activities to identify opportunities and/or countermeasures
**ABOUT YOU**
3 years of progressive sales experience or equivalent industry knowledge
High school degree or equivalent work experience is required. College degree in a business or engineering field is preferred.
Firm understanding of MRO and OEM business is preferred
Must be proficient with the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and demonstrate ability to manage data
CRM experience is preferred
Ability to drive long distances for extended periods of time
Exceptional communication and organizational skills required
Skilled with independent, proactive management of time
Travel required for this position is 30-50%
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
**PAY & BENEFITS**
Full-Time
Salary + Commission: Sales Incentive Plan (SIP)
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Relocation is *not provided*
Learn more about the benefits we provide at
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers" diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow. While we expect the best, we also want to give you the best. That's why at Gates we provide an environment where people can succeed from our policy of 'Dress for your Day' (yes - that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement, to your ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit to learn more. **WORK ENVIRONMENT** While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
*Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. All offers of employment for this position will be contingent upon the successful applicant providing proof of vaccination no later than January 4, 2022, or, if later, prior to their start date.*
*For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.*
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