District Sales Manager - Louisiana and Southern Mississippi

The role is open due to a promotion, step into an already‑flourishing sales territory with room for expansion.

• Review and update sales territory plans and set sales goals and objectives accordingly.
• Prepare and conduct sales presentations of products to new and existing customers (Sales Calls).
• Determine customer requirements and expectations in order to recommend products.
• Negotiate and establish price and terms in accordance with standard procedures.
• Prepare and communicate quotations to customers.
• Work with Customer Service and Management to establish strategies for customer communication.
• Respond to customer inquiries to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Remain current on product and industry knowledge by attending sales meetings, internal and external trainings, reading sales manuals, books, or trade journals.
• Prepare and submit sales, call and expense reports timely and as required.
• Demonstrate and instruct customers on product installation, use and maintenance as required.
• Document benefits and cost savings to customers.
• Communicate customer concerns to management as appropriate.
• Assist in expediting customer orders when required.
• Determine sales potential for new and existing customers through inquiry, observation or periodical research.
• Follow‑up on potential sales leads.
• Analyze customer’s strengths and weaknesses to assist in determining sales potential.
• Analyze competitor’s strategies to determine strengths and weaknesses.
• Monitor market trends and notify management of opportunities for new products.
• Review and understand company business and policies.
• Practice honesty and integrity in customer and vendor relations.
• Understand terms and conditions of sales and extent of liability and responsibility.
• Communicate and interact professionally with other team members.
• Communicate company’s commitment to continuous improvement process.
• Use personal computer, Smart Phone, and other common office equipment’s effectively.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Be an active participant in the company’s suggestion, quality, efficiency, and cost savings programs.

• 4‑Year Degree in Engineering, Industrial Distribution or other related field preferred.
• Technical Education/Studies required.

• 2‑3 Years of Outside Sales Experience or 3‑5 Years of Inside Sales Experience.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good mathematical and spatial skills.
• Electronic Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) or Automation Controls experience desired.
• Industry experience in the gearing and reducer industry preferred.

• The ability to travel without restriction.