Regional Sales Manager, Gas Detection

Regional Sales Manager, Fixed Gas Detection

Business Unit: Draeger, Inc.
Job : 1055

Location: New Orleans, Jackson, Little Rock, Montgomery

Function: Sales

Work Location: Remote

Employment Type: Permanent

We're hiring! If you want your contributions to make a real difference, check out this new career opportunity with us at Draeger where we are led by the guiding principle "Technology for Life". This remote position gives preference to residency within the Gulf region of Louisiana. In addition to Louisiana, this territory covers Mississippi, Arkansas and Alabama. At Drager, it is our passion and dedication to protect, support and save lives.

It extends to the quality of our employees' lives, the essence of our company, and our position as a world leader in medical and safety technology.

The Regional Sales Manager - GDS is responsible for building the Draeger Fire and Gas Detection Systems business in the assigned geographic territory through new business development with identified target customers and growing the installed base with existing customers, including service contracts. The RSM also identifies, manages, and drives manufacturer representatives as necessary within the territory.

• Identifies potential target end-users within the target segments & prioritizes accounts and opportunities to produce the best sales and profitability results.
• Focuses time and resources on sales into the key oil, gas and petrochemical segments, while also covering sales into application-driven markets, through direct sales efforts and managing manufacturer representative activity.
• Maintains a high awareness of fire and gas systems market trends and the competition, their strengths, weaknesses, sales and marketing methods & shares this information with internal stakeholders.
• Develops an annual sales plan and applies time & territory management techniques to maximize productivity & plans sales activities 30-60-90 days in advance.

• Fixed Gas Detection Systems or Process Controls and Instrumentation experience required.
• 3-5 years’ experience selling process control solutions, analyzers or instrumentation.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline from an accredited university or related working experience.
• Special Competencies or
  
  Certifications:
  
  
  • Member of a recognized professional body for control/instrumentation.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems.
  • Must be able to perform routine arithmetic calculations and have a complete understanding of pricing structures and gross margin.
  • Must be able to communicate in English effectively both verbally and in writing well enough to articulate company and product information to customers.
  • Operate computer and office equipment.
  • Must reside within the covered territory of New England and/or New York state.

The compensation includes a base salary in the range of $80,000-$85,000 plus uncapped commission based on sales performance. On Target Earnings (OTE) are $120,000 - $125,000 annually at 100% of quota, with the potential to exceed this based on individual results.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Over 4 weeks of paid time off, plus holidays and parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program

Select locations also offer free parking, an on-site gym, cafeteria, and game room.

Talk to your Draeger recruiter to learn more!

We're hiring! If you want your contributions to make a real difference, check out this new career opportunity with us at Draeger, where we are led by the guiding principle "Technology for Life". Draeger has several sites located across North America as well as field-based sales and service positions. Our North America headquarters is located in Telford, PA just north of Philadelphia.

We also have US sites in Andover, MA, and Houston, TX. Our Canada site is located in Mississauga, Ontario.

Draeger is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please apply directly through our career portal. We look forward to receiving your application.