Area Sales Manager

Portwest; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety wear manufacturer is seeking an Area Sales Manager based in Oklahoma or Arkansas. The role involves building relationships with accounts, conducting sales meetings, identifying customer growth opportunities, and engaging in consultative selling of PPE products. Candidates should have 2-5 years of sales experience in PPE or related industries, along with strong interpersonal skills and a drive for growth. This position offers a full-time, permanent contract with opportunities for travel.

Qualifications

• 2 – 5 years' experience selling PPE, workwear or safety wear.
• Experience selling on behalf of a manufacturer, distributor, reseller or agent.
• Sales experience in a related industry; Automotive, Tools, Chemicals, MROs, etc.

Responsibilities

• Build quality business relationships with new and existing accounts.
• Conduct daily face-to-face sales meetings to maintain and develop relationships.
• Identify existing customers with high growth potential.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Positive attitude

Drive for sales growth

Job description

Overview

PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE, is seeking applications for the Area Sales Manager based in Arkansas or Oklahoma on a full-time, permanent basis, reporting to the Regional Sales Manager. Founded in 1904, Portwest has become one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world, currently employing over 5,100 staff worldwide. With 1400 styles across more than 20 ranges, we design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities. We’re on a mission to become the world’s most requested PPE and Safety Wear Brand.

Responsibilities

• Build quality business relationships with new and existing accounts.
• Conduct daily face-to-face sales meetings to maintain and develop relationships with distributors, resellers, and agents.
• Identify existing customers with high growth potential and create a roadmap for their further development.
• Identify new business opportunities and complete sales planning schedule.
• Utilise strategies to win new business on a continuous and consistent basis.
• Engage in consultative selling by identifying customers’ needs and provide a Portwest solution to meet those needs.
• Develop clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers.
• Focus on selling new Portwest products by bringing samples to each meeting.
• Ensure effective after-meeting follow up to close sales.
• Conduct ongoing development of market intelligence, including marketing events such as trade shows, seminars, exhibitions, and journals which is fed back to the business.
• Promote distributor promotions on our products with end users.

Requirements

• 2 – 5 years' experience selling PPE, workwear or safety wear.
• Experience selling on behalf of a manufacturer, distributor, reseller or agent.
• Sales experience in a related industry; Automotive, Tools, Chemicals, MROs, etc.
• Drive to continue sales growth of Portwest through field sales.
• Clean driving licence and willingness to travel throughout your designated region.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Positive attitude with a winning mentality.
• Excellent team player.

Company Awards

• Great Place To Work 2024
• Private Irish Business of the year – Export Industry Awards 2025
• Silver Ecovadis Sustainability Rating 2025

Applicants must have a right to live and work in the relevant jurisdiction.

Portwest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status or membership of a minority group.