Area Sales Manager

US1 Kardex Remstar, LLC; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US1 Kardex Remstar, LLC is seeking a Territory Sales Representative to drive growth in an assigned US region for ASRS and warehouse automation solutions. You will manage the full sales cycle, build executive relationships, and coordinate with engineering and service teams to deliver tailored automation that boosts efficiency and space utilization.

The role requires 3-7+ years of B2B sales within related industries, strong consultative selling skills, and willingness to travel 50-75% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 3-7+ years of B2B sales experience in ASRS or related industries.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals.
• Strong consultative selling and solution-based sales skills.
• Ability to communicate complex automation solutions to customers.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel 50-75% of time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a territory sales strategy to achieve revenue and profitability goals.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities within manufacturing, distribution, retail, e-commerce, and other target markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers across operations and leadership.
• Conduct site evaluations and needs assessments for ASRS and automation solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and solution design teams to develop proposals.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
• Maintain accurate forecasts and pipeline activity in the CRM.
• Support trade shows, events, and customer meetings to increase market presence.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity in warehouse automation.
• Coordinate with project management and support teams for successful delivery.
• Develop long-term account plans for retention and expansion.

Skills

Territory sales

Consultative selling

CRM proficiency

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Territory Sales Representative is responsible for driving sales growth and developing customer relationships within an assigned geographic region for Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), warehouse automation, and intralogistics solutions. This role identifies new business opportunities, manages existing accounts, and collaborates with engineering, project management, and service teams to deliver customized automation solutions that improve customers' operational efficiency, productivity, and space utilization. The Territory Sales Representative serves as a trusted advisor to customers, understanding their warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, and material handling challenges while providing consultative solutions that align with business objectives. The role is accountable for achieving sales targets, maintaining a robust sales pipeline, and supporting customers throughout the entire sales cycle from prospecting through project implementation and ongoing account development.

Your tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a territory sales strategy to achieve revenue and profitability goals.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities within manufacturing, distribution, retail, e-commerce, and other target markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, including operations leaders, supply chain managers, plant managers, and executive stakeholders.
• Conduct site evaluations and needs assessments to identify opportunities for ASRS and automation solutions.
• Collaborate with application engineering and solution design teams to develop customized proposals and presentations.
• Manage the full sales cycle, including prospecting, lead qualification, proposal development, contract negotiation, and closing.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline activity within the company's CRM system.
• Support trade shows, networking events, industry associations, and customer meetings to increase market presence.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and emerging technologies within warehouse automation and material handling industries.
• Coordinate with project management and customer support teams to ensure successful implementation and customer satisfaction.
• Develop long-term account plans focused on customer retention, expansion opportunities, and recurring service revenue.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
• 3-7+ years of business-to-business sales experience, preferably within ASRS, material handling, warehouse automation, industrial equipment, or related industries.
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales goals.
• Strong consultative selling and solution-based sales skills.
• Ability to understand technical products and communicate complex automation solutions to customers.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory (typically 50-75%).

Preferred Experience

• Experience selling ASRS, conveyor systems, warehouse management software (WMS), robotics, AGVs/AMRs, or other automation solutions.
• Knowledge of distribution center operations, manufacturing processes, and supply chain management.
• Experience managing complex capital equipment sales with long sales cycles and multiple stakeholders.

Base compensation

$ 80,000+ commissions

Your profile

Working with Kardex Automated storage solutions are high-tech. The basis for this is our genuine high-quality work from our own production sites, the skills of our specialists in planning, production, and assembly, as well as the innovative spirit of our engineers from research and development. For years, we have been developing solutions in the areas of Industry 4.0 and digitalization to offer our customers an excellent all-around service.