Regional Sales Manager - Energy & Utilities

Bekaert

  • Marietta, GA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Be part of something bigger!As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it's our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.As a dynamic and growing company with over 24 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost € 5.3 billion in combined revenue in 2023, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!Purpose and MissionIn order to strengthen the current growth, we are looking for a self-starter, results-orientated Regional Sales Manager, with Experience in Value-based selling and preferably previous experience in the power utility and telecommunications industries. Seeking an individual with the ability to grow a developing market and seize new opportunities (Hunter mentality). This function will report directly into the Segment Leader - Energy & Utilities, North America.Key Activities and Responsibilities
  • New business generation and management of accounts
  • Manage and service existing business to continually grow market share.
  • Travel throughout assigned region, Central & Southwestern US, upwards of 50% to 60% of the time.
  • Identify new opportunities within the region and capitalize on these opportunities.
  • Run a regional business with an entrepreneurial mindset to expand revenue and profitability.
  • Daily management of established regional accounts.
  • Establish and exceed yearly territory sales budget.
  • Realize all segment standard gross margin expectations.
  • Price negotiation to customer.
  • Reporting of competitor activity, territory forecast and territory reports.
  • Coordination of superior customer service with respective marketing operations administrator.
  • Resolve customer complaints with collaboration of manufacturing and quality control departments.
  • Suggest new product innovation to successfully grow your business.
  • Launch new solutions with customers
Skills
  • Customer Service Orientation
  • Market Analysis skills
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Project Management Skills
  • Decision Making and Pricing Skills
  • Interpersonal and Communication Skills
  • Presentation and Data processing skills
  • Administrative Skills (Forecasting, Call Reports, Itinerary)
  • Travel and Entertainment Budget Control
  • A desire to grow and learn
  • A competitive mindset and a passion to win
Previous Experience
  • At least 3- 5years of experience in sales and account management, preferably in the industrial or manufacturing sector (prefered in Telecomunications, Energy & Power Utilities)
Qualifications and Education
  • BA/BS degree (preferably Engineering, Business Administration, Sales, or Marketing)
  • Bilingual, fluent in both Spanish and English
  • Willingness and ability to travel upwards of 50%-60% throughout the assigned territory
  • Candidate will preferably be based in the Central / Southwestern US (TX, CO, KS, OK, NM, AZ)
Be bold and take the leap!We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!
At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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