Regional Sales Manager - Central Plains

Sandvik AB; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with up to 8% matching

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement and paid time

Company car, laptop, iPad, and phone

11 paid holidays + generous PTO

IncentFit wellness rewards

$2,000 employee referral bonus

Job summary

Seco Tools, a Sandvik subsidiary, is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to lead a high‑performing team across the Central Plains region (KS, MO, OK, CO, IA). The role requires 50%+ travel and a strong track record in industrial sales leadership.

This remote role offers autonomy and strategic influence to drive sustainable growth. You will manage 5–6 professionals, develop territory growth strategies, and engage with customers across aerospace, precision manufacturing, and heavy industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or Business Administration—or equivalent practical experience.
• 5–7 years of experience in industrial, machining, or metal cutting sales preferred.
• 3+ years in a people‑leadership role.
• Proven success in managing geographically dispersed teams and achieving regional growth targets.
• Skilled in coaching, performance management, and talent development.
• Living in the region of responsibility is required for this role.
• Strong understanding of CRM systems, analytics, and digital engagement tools.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% within the Southwest region.
• Experience as a sales leader in a manufacturing industry is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5–6 sales professionals across the Central Plains region.
• Develop territory growth strategies and engage with key customers.
• Maintain CRM data accuracy and forecast performance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations to deliver a unified customer experience.
• Drive revenue and profitability through disciplined sales management.

Job description

Location: USA, KS, Wichita, USA, IA, Des Moines, USA, CO, Denver, USA, OK, Oklahoma City, USA, MO, Kansas City

Remote Type: Remote

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Location: Central Plains Region (Wichita, KS; Kansas City, KS; Tulsa/Oklahoma City, OK; Denver, CO; or Des Moines, IA preferred). Candidates must live within the territory and be positioned to effectively support customers and business activities throughout the region. This role requires 50%+ travel.

Are you a proven sales leader ready to take your next big step? Seco Tools is hiring a Regional Sales Manager to lead a high‑performing team across the Central Plains Region spanning key industrial markets throughout covering Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Iowa. This region contains a strong concentration of aerospace and defense, precision machining, advanced manufacturing, transportation, energy, and general engineering customers. This remote role offers autonomy, strategic influence, and the opportunity to drive sustainable growth in a fast‑paced, innovation‑driven environment.

Why This Role Might Be Right for You

You’ve built a strong foundation in sales leadership and are ready to expand your impact. At Seco Tools, you’ll guide a team of 5–6 professionals, develop territory growth strategies, and engage with key customers across advanced and precision manufacturing, industrial machinery, electronics, aerospace and defense, transportation equipment, metal fabrication, medical devices, semiconductors, marine and shipbuilding, forestry products, and food and beverage manufacturing. You’ll lead direct reports responsible for sustaining and expanding critical distributor and end‑user relationships to drive revenue and profitability.

Core Leadership Expectations

• Lead with purpose and humility, fostering a culture of trust, inclusion, and accountability.
• Coach and develop people to reach their full potential through clear direction, feedback, and ongoing performance development.
• Translate strategy into action, aligning team goals with Seco’s Sales Blueprint and Initiative 2030 priorities.
• Champion collaboration across Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations to deliver a unified customer experience.
• Drive performance and profitability through disciplined sales management, pipeline accuracy, and customer value creation.
• Model Seco’s values and Code of Conduct, demonstrating integrity, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

Core Competencies

• Leadership & People Development: Motivates, coaches, and grows team members; builds a cohesive, high-performing culture.
• Strategic & Commercial Acumen: Understands business drivers, market dynamics, and the financial impact of decisions.
• Customer Focus & Service Orientation: Delivers value, responsiveness, and solutions aligned with customer needs.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Promotes cross‑functional communication and teamwork.
• Opportunity Management: Leads the team in identifying, qualifying, and converting opportunities using CRM tools.
• Communication & Influence: Inspires confidence and engagement through clear, empathetic, and transparent communication.
• Business Development: Drives regional growth through targeted key account strategies and channel development.
• Technical & Industry Knowledge: Understands metal cutting applications (milling, turning, drilling) and how tooling impacts productivity and cost.
• Digital & Data Literacy: Leverages CRM, analytics, and digital platforms to manage performance and enable decision‑making.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or Business Administration—or equivalent practical experience.
• 5–7 years of experience in industrial, machining, or metal cutting sales preferred.
• 3+ years in a people‑leadership role.
• Proven success in managing geographically dispersed teams and achieving regional growth targets.
• Skilled in coaching, performance management, and talent development.
• Living in the region of responsibility is required for this role.
• Strong understanding of CRM systems, analytics, and digital engagement tools.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% within the Southwest region.
• Experience as a sales leader in a manufacturing industry is required.

Our Seco Culture

Our values guide how we work every day: Winning together, Curiosity, Responsibility, and Customer focus. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enable better outcomes. Learn more about our people and products on our website or LinkedIn.

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive base salary + performance-based incentives.
• 401(k) with up to 8% matching.
• 11 paid holidays + generous PTO.
• Tuition reimbursement and paid volunteer time.
• Company car, laptop, iPad, and phone.
• Health, dental, vision, disability insurance.
• IncentFit wellness rewards.
• $2,000 employee referral bonus.

About Seco Tools

Seco Tools, a subsidiary of Sandvik, develops advanced products and solutions that make metal cutting easier. We operate in more than 75 countries and employ approximately 4,000 people worldwide. Seco Tools is an equal opportunity employer.