Regional Sales Manager - Mid-Atlantic

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Bonus opportunities

Health benefits

401k match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. seeks a Regional Sales Manager for the Mid-Atlantic region. This remote role requires significant travel across TN, SC, NC, VA, MD, and DE, with a central reside in NC or Southern VA preferred.

You will drive sales, manage distributors, and lead promotional efforts to grow Ruger’s market share. The ideal candidate has strong presentation and communication skills, direct selling experience, and comfort working with buyers and executives.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with data-driven approach.
• Proven sales track record and ability to engage with buyers and executives.
• Experience in territory development and managing distributor relationships.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Travel extensively within the assigned region to meet customers and manage inventory.
• Plan promotions with retailers and distributors to sell Ruger goods to end users.
• Train distributor and retail staff on Ruger products and features.
• Attend trade shows and company events, including evenings and weekends.
• Prepare sales reports and expense reports for leadership review.
• Collaborate with planning teams on weekly production and forecasting.
• Address customer order and billing issues to maintain satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Sales experience

Territory development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Regional Sales Manager - Mid-Atlantic page is loaded## Regional Sales Manager - Mid-Atlanticlocations: Southport, CT: Mayodan, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0003598# **If you are a current Ruger employee, please****Job Description:*****No third party or agency applications will be accepted for this position.*****Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.****Position: Regional Sales Manager****Location:** This is a remote role with significant travel required across the assigned territory of Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. The preferred candidate will reside centrally to the territory in North Carolina or Southern Virginia.**Position Summary**:This is a fulltime position reporting to the Director of Regional Sales, the Regional Sales Manager is responsible for managing the overall sales matrix of the assigned regional territory (TN, SC, NC, VA, MD, and DE). The ideal candidate has a positive attitude and a strong ability to work with others to further the Company's core values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork.**Responsibilities and Initiatives:*** Extensive travel, minimum one hundred nights per year, throughout assigned territory calling on current and prospective customers to manage inventory levels and solicit orders.* Promotional planning with retailers and distributors to sell Ruger goods through to end users. This will include, but not limited to scheduling, advertising, planning, securing inventory, and working the counter at weekend events in independent retail stores.* Manage inventory levels by working closely with our independent distributors within assigned territory.* Display and demonstrate products and programs using samples, catalogs, and/or electronic media.* Train distributor and retail sales staff about the unique features of Ruger products.* Regular attendance at trade shows and other company sponsored events including evenings and weekends.* Preparation of a variety of sales related reports and company expense reports.* Work with planning teams on weekly production schedule / forecasting to prioritize Sales need.* Research and help resolve customer order / billing issues* Manage pricing, including annual repricing process* Travel to various Ruger locations as agreed and required* Attend trade shows and other company sponsored events as agreed and required* Other duties and projects as assigned**Candidate Profile & Qualifications:*** Strong knowledge in communications, collaboration and data technology with specific experience selling Ruger's product line highly preferred.* Knowledge of selling professional services and managed services is preferred.* Experience with direct selling experience is required.* Ability to call on and work directly with buyers and executives in mid to large size businesses.* Strong presentation, verbal and communication skills are essential.* Demonstrated sales ability and technical aptitude is required.* Knowledge and track record of territory development including new business accounts.* Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook is required.* Previous experience working in the firearms industry is required.**Education and/or Experience:*** Bachelor's Degree, with a concentration in Business or Marketing is preferred.**Additional Requirements:**Must be able to successfully pass a drug and background screening.Must be eligible and willing to handle firearms.**Salary:** D.O.E-Please include your salary requirements with your resume.**Additional benefits to becoming a member of our team:*** Competitive compensation package including competitive salary, profit sharing and bonus *(bonus and profit sharing based on company performance)\\*** Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision* Life and Retirement benefits including 401k match, discretionary supplemental 401k contribution, basic and supplemental life options, as well as short- and long-term disability plans* Paid Time Off (PTO)Applications will be reviewed as received. If we have further interest, we will reach out to you directly.Thank you, for your interest in Ruger Firearms.\\*Quarterly profit sharing for associates is based on the Company's profits earned for the quarter. Visit our website at Ruger.com/investor relations to view earnings statements.**About the Company:**Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (more widely known simply as \"Ruger\") is the nation's leading manufacturer of firearms. Founded in 1949 by William B. Ruger and Alexander Sturm in Southport, Connecticut, Ruger now employs approximately 1,900 people and is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol RGR. Ruger has manufacturing operations in Newport, New Hampshire, Prescott, Arizona, Hebron, Kentucky, and Mayodan, North Carolina. The Company motto, \"Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens,\" exemplifies our corporate culture and philosophy.### BENEFITS OF A CAREER AT RUGER!* Comprehensive Medical Plan* Prescription Drug Coverage* Dental Plans* Vision Care Plan* Life Insurance* Supplemental Term Life* Flexible Spending Accounts* 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% Safe Harbor Company Match* Additional 5% Supplemental 401(k) Company Contribution* Paid Time Off* Twelve Paid Company Holidays* Short & Long Term Disability Plans* Associate Discount Program* Additional Outside Vendor Discounts* Quarterly Profit Sharing for All Associates* Additional Bonus Opportunities for Qualified Positions* Travel Assistance* Resource Advisor (EAP)