Regional Sales Manager

Blum USA; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Storage & meal allowance

401(k) with company matching

3 weeks vacation

Term life insurance (company-paid)

Bonus opportunities

Dynamic and collaborative culture

Job summary

Blum USA is seeking a highly motivated Regional Sales Manager to lead our Midwest region. You will supervise six Territory Sales Representatives, drive Blum’s sales programs, and coordinate with national teams to meet revenue goals.

The role requires extensive regional travel, strong leadership, and a background in kitchen hardware manufacturing. Join a family-owned global company with a collaborative culture and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of field sales experience.
• Residency within the Northwest region with close access to a major airport.
• Experience in the kitchen cabinet or related manufacturing industry strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Management, International Business, Sales, or Marketing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach 6 Territory Sales Representatives to execute Blum’s sales programs.
• Drive alignment of regional initiatives with national objectives.
• Manage sales records, expenses, and CRM data.
• Oversee regional CRM tool and data quality.
• Monitor market trends to ensure sales goals are met.
• Contribute to marketing strategies and assess market potential.
• Use data and market insights to drive regional actions.
• Visit manufacturers and distributors to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Support reps with product presentations, forecasting, and reviews.
• Represent Blum at trade shows and industry events.
• Build relationships with cross-functional stakeholders at key accounts.
• Assist distributor sales teams in using sales promotion techniques.
• Makes frequent visits to solicit orders and demonstrate products.
• Work with Sales Management Team as a collaborative team member.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Sales strategy

CRM systems

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management, International Business, Sales, or Marketing

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

The Blum name stands for quality, innovation, and great customer service. We manufacture hardware that makes working in the kitchen easier. Each of our products has been designed carefully, with the customer experience in mind. We specialize in engineering and manufacturing concealed hinges, drawer systems and systems for lift-up doors. From our touch-to-open technology to the soft-closing doors or drawers, our hardware helps modernize the kitchen experience.

It is not just a job; it is a way of life. We are here to move your ideas forward.

We produce the highest quality products in our industry from start to finish, and every single employee plays a role in that.

Blum is an industry leading 3rd generation family-owned Austrian company with an established manufacturing and logistics base in Stanley NC. At Blum, we work in teams and collaborate with colleagues within our family-oriented culture. In our rewarding work environment, we learn something new every day. Join us and grow with us!

Location: Midwest United States

Territory: ND, SD, NE, MN, IA, WI, IL, MI

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Regional Sales Manager to lead our newly created Midwest region. This role is responsible for managing all external sales activities across the region and aligning regional initiatives with national objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected international company and contribute to its continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coach 6 Territory Sales Representatives to execute Blum’s sales programs.
• Enable and drive team in the understanding and alignment of Blum sales processes.
• Manage sales and service records including expenses and CRM oversight.
• Oversee the maintenance and management of the regional customer relationship management (CRM) tool
• Monitor market trends and performance metrics to ensure sales goals are met.
• Contribute to major marketing strategies and assess market potential for new/existing products.
• Role requires strong analytical skills and an ability to utilize data, market trends and market knowledge to clearly communicate to colleagues the market and actionable activities to drive sales.
• Visit key manufacturers and distributors to ensure satisfaction with Blum’s products and services.
• Support reps with product presentations, sales forecasting, and customer reviews.
• Represent the company at trade shows and industry events.
• Build and maintain relationships with cross-functional stakeholders at key accounts.
• Assists and advise distributor's sales force in use of sales promotion techniques.
• Makes frequent visits to regular and prospective customers to solicit orders, evaluate needs, demonstrate product, explain features and applications of products & services, and promotes sale of products & services
• Work well as a team member in collaboration with the Sales Management Team

Job Requirements

• Residency: Candidate must currently reside within the Northwest region with close access to a major airport
• Experience:
• Minimum 5 years of field sales experience
• Experience in the kitchen cabinet or similar manufacturing industry strongly preferred
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Management, International Business, Sales, or Marketing preferred.
• Skills:
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of customer service, sales strategies, and CRM systems
• Technologically adept and comfortable with change
• Ability to manage time, set priorities, and drive team performance
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Travel Requirements

• Extensive regional travel
• Moderate U.S. travel
• Minimal international travel
• Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
• Company vehicle, storage & meal allowance
• 401(k) with company matching
• 3 weeks vacation starting your second year
• Term life insurance equal to annual salary (company-paid)
• Dynamic and collaborative work culture

For more than 60 years Blum has been manufacturing superior quality hinge systems, drawer runners, and lift systems that create motion and enhance user convenience in the kitchen. With every product, we strive to develop solutions to ensure that cabinet doors and drawers open with ease, close softly and effortlessly, and make workflow and everyday kitchen use easier.

Today, Blum has eight production plants in Austria, and manufacturing sites in Brazil, Poland and the United States. Approximately 9000 Blum employees all over the world focus on product innovation.