Distribution Sales Manager

Jason Hose Solutions; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jason Hose Solutions is seeking a Distribution Sales Manager who must live in ME, NH, or VT. The role focuses on expanding sales through distributor partnerships and targeting key OEM accounts.

The candidate should have a background in Fluid Power and/or Power Transmission, plus 3-5 years in distribution sales or business development, with strong interpersonal and strategic planning skills. Travel 60-80% and a valid license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field is preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Distribution Sales or Business Development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strategic planning and project execution.
• Capable of managing multiple stakeholder relationships.
• Flexible in approach and prepared to work outside normal working hours.
• Experience with CRM software is preferred.
• 60%-80% travel required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Able to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales by developing partnerships with new and existing distributors.
• Provide routine product training and end-user calls with distributors.
• Log customer activity and opportunities into Salesforce CRM.
• Collaborate with Product Management to develop current and new products.
• Coordinate with Operations to align supply chain with forecasted demand.
• Work with Customer Experience for quotations, RGA’s and feedback.
• Drive product specifications with key OEM targets.

Skills

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Strategic planning

Project execution

Communication skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Distribution

Business or Marketing

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

• 60%-80% travel required

Distribution Sales Manager - MUST LIVE IN EITHER: (ME, NH, VT).

Do you want to gain incredible experience with a growing company in an amazing industry? Do you know how often you use conveyor and power transmission belts?

Apply your skills in a company that helps bring packages to your doorstep, food to your table, keep you healthy on a treadmill, facilitate automation and so much more! Our organization is highly focused on customers, employees, entrepreneurship, agility and responsibility. Our values and continuous improvement culture build the foundation of strong and sustainable businesses appreciated by your employees and customers around the world.

Summary

This is an excellent career opportunity for a motivated salesperson looking to grow with an established and dynamic company. Our diverse product offering is well respected in industries such as agriculture, material handling, food processing, packaging, energy production and mining. The ideal candidate will have a background in selling Fluid Power and/or Power Transmission products.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Growing sales by developing partnerships with new and existing distributors
• Routine product training and end user calls with distributors
• Routinely log customer activity and opportunities into Salesforce CRM
• Collaborate with Product Management team to further develop current and new products
• Collaborate with Operations to align supply chain and inventory with changes to forecasted demand
• Collaborate with the Customer Experience Team for quotations, RGA’s and customer feedback
• Driving product specification with key OEM targets

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Distribution, Business or Marketing preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Distribution Sales or Business Development
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, i.e. Excel, Power Point, and Word
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
• Strategic planning and project execution
• Capable of managing a variety of stakeholder relationships
• Flexible in approach and prepared to work outside normal working hours
• Experience with CRM software is preferred
• 60%-80% travel required
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Able to work in the US

Competencies

• Ability to develop relationships and new business
• Detail oriented
• Mechanical aptitude
• Influence, Negotiation and Impact
• Planning and organizing
• Communicates effectively

Key Behaviors

• Accountable to others
• Courage to challenge the status quo
• Innovative problem solver
• Add value to the Company
• Expects excellence of self and others
• Understands, simplifies and acts to improve processes

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk or hear; uses hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee may lift, push or pull up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus