Area Sales Manager

Lantek; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global software solutions company is seeking an Area Sales Manager to meet sales targets in the Midwest. This role includes developing competitive sales strategies, maintaining relationships with Sheet Metal Fabricators, and presenting solution-focused software. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a technical field and at least 3 years of experience selling enterprise software. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills are essential. Willingness to travel is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience selling Project-Level Enterprise Software.
• Advanced knowledge of Business and Manufacturing best practices.
• Experience in enterprise software configuration, rollout, and support.
• Experience in the design and presentation of specific solutions to customer requirements.
• Demonstrated success achieving quota selling enterprise software.

Responsibilities

• Develop competitive sales plans and strategies in the designated area.
• Maintain executive-level relationships with Sheet Metal Fabricators.
• Create opportunities and follow-up on leads in the region.
• Present solution-focused software.
• Gather requirements for Projects, Proposals, and Statements of Work.
• Support post-sale transitions to the implementation team.

Skills

Good organizational and time management skills

Good interpersonal and leadership skills

Good communication and public speaking skills

Stress tolerance and ability to work under pressure

Customer-oriented

Results-oriented

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in a technical field (Science, Technology, Engineering)

Job description

Overview

Lantek is the global leader providing software systems and solutions to companies manufacturing parts with sheet metal, tubes, and structural steel. From small workshops to international multi-plant corporations, Lantek systems are present in every kind of industrial factory.

Lantek has more than 35 years of experience and more than 400 professionals spread around the world. Our offices are present in 16 countries worldwide, besides a significant presence in Spain, where HQ located.

Lantek is a key partner in Digital Transformation for metal processing companies. We help our customers to achieve their Industry 4.0 goals with leading products and services, provided in an open multi-vendor platform.

About the Role

Directly reporting to the Commercial Director in the Branch Office in USA, the Area Sales Manager is responsible for meeting sales targets within the designated sales area or territory (Midwest). Our Area Sales Managers must identify opportunities, conduct needs analysis, and present high-quality, technical and professional software demonstrations. This role shall use value-based methods and specialized software knowledge to design, demonstrate, plan, and coordinate equipment integration, software, and processes with Lantek’s Industry 4.0 ERP, MES, and CAD/CAM Nesting Software.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop competitive sales plans and strategies in the designated area.
• Maintain executive-level relationships with Sheet Metal Fabricators.
• Create opportunities and follow-up on leads in the region. Convert prospects into a win.
• Present solution-focused software.
• Gather requirements for Projects, Proposals, and Statements of Work.
• Support post-sale transitions to the implementation team and follow-through.

Education & Experience

• Degree in a technical field (Science, Technology, Engineering).
• A minimum of 3 years of experience selling Project-Level Enterprise Software.
• Advanced knowledge of Business and Manufacturing best practices.
• Experience in enterprise software configuration, rollout, and support.
• Experience in the design and presentation of specific solutions to customer requirements.
• Demonstrated success achieving quota selling enterprise software.

Skills & Abilities

• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Good communication and public speaking skills.
• Stress tolerance, ability to work under pressure, and plan personal workload effectively.
• Customer-oriented.
• Results-oriented.
• Willingness to travel.

Disclaimer

The data controller of your personal data is Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions, S.L.U with tax identification number B-01395698. Your personal data will be collected and processed according to all applicable regulations and specifically to GDPR 2016/679 and Organic Law 3/2018 of the 5th of December. Your personal data will be collected for the purpose of evaluating your application for the selection process and will be kept for the terms established by law. We remind you that you can exercise your rights of access, rectification, deletion, limitation of processing and portability by writing to [e-mail]. We also inform you that your data will not be subject to automated individual decisions or transfers to countries outside the EEA. For more information you can consult our privacy policy at https://www.lantek.com/us/legal