Territory Manager

Parker Hannifin; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Compressed Air & Gas Treatment Territory Manager to grow sales within the Industrial Filtration Platform across OEM and distributor accounts. You will drive revenue, secure specifications, and maintain strong product knowledge while representing Parker at trade shows and industry events.

The role requires 5+ years in direct or distributor sales of industrial products, a Bachelor's degree, and willingness to travel up to 75%. Location near St.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with at least 5 years in direct or distributor sales of industrial technical products.
• Experience with filtration products and applications preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written.
• Willingness to travel 50-75% and be located near St. Louis, MO; Kansas, MO; or Minneapolis, MN.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with OEM customers and distributors to maximize sales and margins.
• Acquire specifications and approvals at engineering firms and major accounts.
• Maintain knowledge of competitive products and report market changes.
• Assist divisions in planning strategy and cross-divisional product referrals.
• Provide product training at distributor and customer levels and motivate partners.
• Represent Parker at trade shows and industry events.

Skills

Direct sales experience

Distributor sales

Communication skills

PC skills

Travel 50-75%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking to hire a Compressed Air & Gas Treatment Territory Manager to support the Industrial Filtration Platform. This role is responsible for maintaining / increasing sales volume and margin with existing and new accounts within the industrial and distribution channels. Accountable for executing assigned sales goals and sales plans within an designated sales territory. Responsible for securing and maintaining distribution of products and maintaining effective agreements. Actively support the Corporation's Win Strategy. Proactively works with all division management and related support departments to ensure customer service needs are met or exceeded. Represents company at trade shows and other professional activities. Reports to Regional Sales Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains strong client relationships with OEM customers and distributor accounts while meeting position objectives. Ensures Parker products are specified to maintain and increase revenue by prioritizing the opportunities on an account-by-account basis to obtain optimum sales and margin results.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive technical knowledge of group/divisional products, applications, features, advantages and benefits. Keeps current with internal and external training and development.
• Obtains specifications and approvals at engineering firms, major accounts and/or distributors assigned to develop increased sales opportunities and margins.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive knowledge of competitive products and their activity in the marketplace and provide reports on a regular and/or monthly basis. Keeps management aware of changes that would affect the distribution of Parker products. Participates in the development and implementation of appropriate response strategies.
• Assists the divisions in planning strategy to provide the products and service required for their assigned accounts. Actively supports cross division and other group products with proper referral.
• Provides product training at the distributor and customer levels. Motivates and provides sales direction to the distributors. Assists in the conversion of competitive accounts to Parker.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with a minimum of 5 years' experience in direct sales and/or distributor sales of industrial technical products.
• Filtration products and applications experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written.
• Proper product and system certification preferred.
• PC skills a must.
• Must be able to travel overnight 50% to 75% of time; or as required.
• Must be located in or near St. Louis, MO - Kansas, MO - or - Minneapolis, MN.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $89760 to $142645 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliated Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. (Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor)

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Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.