Regional Sales Manager- North America

Kovalus Separation Solutions; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical 3 plan options

Dental & Vision plans

401K with company match

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Kovalus Separation Solutions is seeking a Regional Sales Manager based in the United States to expand the North American customer base for our Eco-Tec Inc. business and achieve sales targets in industrial sectors.

You will manage accounts, develop regional sales plans, and forecast results while traveling 25–30% of the time. Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of experience in selling ion-exchange or absorptive technologies, membranes, or related industrial processes, coupled with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, business or a related technical discipline required (MBA preferred but not required).
• 7+ years proven work experience as Regional Sales Manager, Area Manager, or similar sales role selling industrial products/projects.
• In-depth knowledge of various industrial sectors and verticals, end users, EPCs, and consultants.
• Travel Required - 25%-30%
• Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot) and marketing automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities in the target markets and develop and pursue them to order status.
• Create regional and target application sales plans and targets in alignment with business objectives.
• Forecast quarterly and annual business numbers and prepare performance reports.
• Analyze regional market trends, competitor activities, customer needs, and discover new growth opportunities.
• Suggest new services/products and innovative sales techniques to increase business effectiveness.
• Maintain strong relationships with key clients, ensuring high satisfaction and retention.
• Identify opportunities for upselling, cross-selling, and expanding the customer base.
• Represent the company at networking events, trade shows, and client meetings.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/life sciences/business

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

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Full Time Wilmington, MA, US

Salary Range: $131,000.00 To $178,000.00 Annually

Location

Onsite, Hybrid or Fully Remote

Remote

Status

Full-Time

Reports To

FLSA Status

Management Position

No

Compensation Min

$131K

Compensation Max

$178k

Position Overview

Company Overview

At Kovalus Separation Solutions (KSS), we are dedicated to transforming the landscape of separation technologies by leveraging synergies across membrane filtration, ion exchange, evaporation, drying, and other advanced process technologies. Our solutions support customers in the food and beverage, dairy, life science, and industrial markets by enabling product concentration and purification, removal of contaminants, recycling of valuable process chemicals, production of high-purity water, and treatment of wastewater for safe discharge or reuse.

As Regional Sales Manager based out of the U.S. to expand the customer base in North America for our Eco-Tec Inc. business and achieve sales targets for industrial sectors in these regions. To be successful in this role, you should have previous 5 – 8 years’ experience managing the sales of products based on ion exchange or other absorptive technologies, media filtration, or membranes for applications in chemical purification and recovery, or water treatment in industrial sectors while taking accountability for reaching targets. Our ideal candidate combines excellent communication skills with a strategic mindset. Ultimately, you will ensure your area of responsibility meets and exceeds the expectations of our business objectives and contributes to our company’s success in the long run.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities in the target markets and develop and pursue them to order status.
• Create regional and target application sales plans and targets in alignment with business objectives.
• Forecast quarterly and annual business numbers and prepare performance reports.
• Analyze regional market trends, competitor activities, customer needs, and discover new growth opportunities.
• Suggest new services/products and innovative sales techniques to increase business effectiveness.
• Maintain strong relationships with key clients, ensuring high satisfaction and retention.
• Identify opportunities for upselling, cross-selling, and expanding the customer base.
• Represent the company at networking events, trade shows, and client meetings.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, business or a related technical discipline required (MBA preferred but not required).

7+ years Proven work experience as a Regional Sales Manager, Area Manager, or similar sales role selling industrial products/projects.

In-depth knowledge of various industrial sectors and verticals, end users, EPCs, and consultants.

Strong organizational skills with a problem-solving attitude.

Travel Required - 25%-30%

Strategic thinker with strong business acumen. Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and marketing automation tools.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and trends.

Perform all other tasks as assigned.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Kovalus Separation Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and respected. We welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our organization and contribute to better solutions for our customers and communities.

• Medical (3 plan options)
• Dental (2 plan options) and Vision plan insurances
• 401K (6% company match & fixed company contribution based on seniority)
• health savings and flexible spending accounts
• company provided basic life insurance policy with the option of selecting additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse or dependents
• disability insurances (short-term policy is company paid & long-term is split between company and employee)
• voluntary insurance plans for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• business and personal travel insurance
• 10 paid holidays
• vacation time starting at 3 weeks
• 48 hours sick time
• employee assistance program
• educational assistance program
• referral bonus
• bereavement leave

All benefits are subject to applicable plan and program terms (including eligibility terms) and may be subject to change.