Regional Sales Manager - Automotive

ic resources; Michigan; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to oversee the Mid-West US territory. This fully remote position focuses on growing the Automotive market and managing a sales team. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering and experience in technical sales within the Electronic Component industry. A strong technical background to engage with design engineers is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical sales experience.
• Proven component sales experience in the Automotive market.
• Experience in managing sales representatives.
• Strong technical ability to communicate with customer design engineers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Mid-West corridor of the US to increase sales.
• Grow the Automotive market segment and lead initiatives.
• Develop new business with manufacturing representatives.
• Travel to customers, requiring at least 55% of time.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Component sales experience in Automotive market

Experience in managing reps

Technical interaction with design engineers

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Regional Sales Manager

Our client has over twenty five years’ experience in the design and manufacturing of high quality RF and Microwave Ceramic Chip Capacitors, Inductors and Integrated Passives and is now looking for a Regional Sales Manager to join them and cover the Mid-West region of the US.

As a Regional Sales Manager you will be responsible for managing the Mid-West corridor of the US handling a territory worth over $8 million, you’ll manage 3 other sales reps who will assist in increasing sales and work to increase sales revenue within your designated patch.

At least 40% of your time will be dedicated to growing the Automotive market, this will be an opportunity to create an impact within the company and take the lead on pushing into this growing industry. Outside of this you will be responsible for development and closure of new business with manufacturing representatives and internal corporate resources, travel to customers will be required at least 55% of the time.

This role is fully remote.

Regional Sales Manager Requirements :

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or technical sales experience in Electronic Component Industry
• Component sales experience in the Automotive market
• Experience in managing reps
• Technical ability to interact with customer design engineers and communicate needs to factory