Industrial Sales Director: Lead Growth, Strategy & Teams

Applied Industrial Technologies; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Insurance

Time off

Employee assistance

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies in Milwaukee seeks a Director/Sales Leader to build and oversee a regional industrial sales operation. You will drive strategy, manage the sales process from prospecting to closing, and partner with senior leadership on budgets and plans.

Travel to supervise Inside sales, Warehouse, and Pipe Fabrication across multiple locations will be required. The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and P&L oversight, with opportunities for personal and financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business or engineering field.
• Proven track record in technical sales within industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage sales teams.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Experience managing P&L and driving territory growth.
• Ability to lead multiple districts strategically and tactically.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to penetrate markets and explore opportunities.
• Lead and motivate the industrial sales team to meet and exceed targets.
• Oversee the sales process from lead generation to closing deals.
• Create annual sales budgets and monitor performance.
• Develop comprehensive sales plans aligned with company goals.
• Cultivate relationships with key customers and partners.
• Maintain product knowledge and industry trends to position solutions.
• Provide ongoing training and development for the sales team.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and implement improvement plans.
• Manage local managers across locations to ensure operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Technical sales

Strategic planning

Travel readiness

P&L management

District leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Industrial Distribution or related field

Job description

Applied Industrial Technologies in Milwaukee seeks a Director/Sales Leader to build and oversee a regional industrial sales operation. You will drive strategy, manage the sales process from prospecting to closing, and partner with senior leadership on budgets and plans.

Travel to supervise Inside sales, Warehouse, and Pipe Fabrication across multiple locations will be required. The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and P&L oversight, with opportunities for personal and financial