Regional Sales Manager

Company Summary:HexArmor® is a leader in developing some of the most advanced PPE solutions for your hands, eyes, and body. At HexArmor®, we believe safety is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. Since day one, we have worked hand-in-hand with our customers to deliver innovative and effective PPE solutions to keep workers safe, and have done so, breaking new ground in cut, puncture, needle, and abrasion resistance, all without sacrificing dexterity.

Job Summary:We're looking for an aggressive and disciplined sales professional with a problem-solving consultative sales approach, expertise in specifying products to large end users and experience managing distributors in the industrial and/or PPE markets.

Location:The territory for this position is the New England region. The home office location is flexible, but an ideal candidate's home office would be located in Boston, MA, Providence, RI, or Hartford, CT.

Job Responsibilities:Work with plant safety professionals at large industrial end users to identify safety problems and opportunities to reduce injuries and costsRecommend, specify and/or develop appropriate HexArmor solutionsAssist customer Safety Management and at times with purchasing/procurement to build economic justification based on reduction in injuries and PPE costsAssist plant and divisional safety management in the roll out of new PPE policies locally, regionally, and nationallyEstablish relationships and credibility with divisional and corporate level safety officersEstablish productive relationships and credibility with local, regional, and national distribution managementSupport and develop champions at local, regional, and national safety distribution partnersCollaborate with inside sales person at HexArmor using a team-based sales approach when needed. Communicate effectively with inside sales counterpart to keep her/him informed of territory activities.Communicate product and market needs to Product Development and sales managementWork with Supply Chain as needed to share information around existing and new business to ensure appropriate inventory levelsProvide training for distributors’ inside and outside sales personnel in their regionAble to give impactful local/regional level safety presentationsManages a detailed book of business plus actively working a target listMeets with end users both at the field level and executive levelAttend industry specific regional and national safety conferences as requiredUsing Salesforce.com CRM to plan and record daily, weekly, monthly activitiesForecast pending and future business in CRM opportunity management system for inventory planningManage expenses to maintain profitability targets for the region including travel, samples, distributor supportTake on additional projects and responsibilities as needed by sales managementAbility to travel 60% or more

Requirements:Proven ability to help customers solve problemsDesire and ability to work in fast-paced environment and be part of a high performanceteamExcellent organizational skills and ability to work efficiently without daily supervisionAbility to communicate clearly and collaboratively by phone/email to prospects an customers.Process driven and ability to manage customer expectations thru the HexArmor solutions processExcellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and ExcelAbility to learn and use CRM---SalesForce.com

Education Requirements:Bachelor’s degree and or 2+ years’ experience in industrial sales work experience preferredProven success managing a multi-state territoryExperience working for a manufacturer or distributor calling on end users and distributorsProven success in industrial accounts a plus

Compensation:Base plus quarterly commission

Additional Perks:Full Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401k MatchFord F150 TruckGas and Hotel Expenses CoveredPaid Time Off and Holiday VacationOpportunity to keep people safe selling a premium product

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At HexArmor we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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