Territory Sales Manager

American Welding & Gas, Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short-term & Long-term Disability

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

American Welding & Gas, Inc. is seeking results-oriented Territory Managers to drive sales growth across the Atlanta metropolitan area.

You will build new customer relationships, grow existing accounts, and expand market presence in two territories: Atlanta West/West Georgia and Atlanta South/South Metro Atlanta. You will lead solution selling of gas products, develop strategic plans, negotiate terms, and manage a sales portfolio while working with branch managers to promote sales at local

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of Outside Sales Experience
• Knowledge of welding and gas products helpful but not required
• Industrial sales experience strongly preferred
• Successful track record of managing a sales territory
• Strong time and management skills; critical thinking
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Grow the territory business through solution selling of gas products and technology to new and existing customers
• Develop and execute plans to maintain and grow the existing customer base
• Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions and project scope with customers
• Utilize CRM platforms for planning and time management
• Develop long term relationships with strategic customers and create a portfolio of targeted accounts
• Review and manage Accounts Receivable balances to minimize working capital risk
• Respond to customer issues by deploying company resources
• Collaborate with local branches to promote sales at retail locations
• Meet goals and assist in budgeting and pricing data preparation
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Outside Sales

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Written & Oral Communication

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

CRM usage

CRM & Outlook proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Outlook

CRM systems

Concur

Job description

American Welding & Gas (AWG) is growing, and we're looking for driven, results-oriented Territory Managers to help accelerate our success throughout the greater Atlanta metropolitan area! We have exciting opportunities to lead sales growth, build strong customer relationships, and expand our market presence across two distinct territories:Atlanta West / West GeorgiaAtlanta South / South Metro Atlanta.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to build new customer relationships, grow existing accounts, and drive sales and profitability throughout your assigned territory.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Grow the territory business through solution selling of gas products and technology to new and existing customers
• Develop and execute plans to maintain and grow the existing customer base
• Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions and project scope with existing and new customers
• Utilize Outlook, Call Proof, or other company designated CRM platforms for planning, scheduling, and professional time management of the assigned sales territory
• Develop long term relationships with strategic customers, facilitating product supply agreements, and developing a sales territory customer portfolio with long term targeted customers
• Actively review and manage existing customer Accounts Receivable balances to help minimize working capital investment and financial risk
• Respond to and solve customer issues or concerns by deploying necessary company resources
• Maintain and demonstrate a positive attitude with all associates, customers, vendors and other business partners
• Work closely with local branch managers to assist in promoting sales and customer management through retail store locations within assigned territory
• Meet goals and objectives set by and with management
• Perform administrative duties such as managing expenses through Concur, completing sales profitability analysis for proposal review, completing customer pricing and data sheets for computer contracts, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of Outside Sales Experience
• Knowledge of welding and gas products helpful but not required
• Industrial sales experience strongly preferred
• Successful track record of managing a sales territory
• Strong time and management skillsCritical thinking skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Goal oriented
• Interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Sales process training
• Knowledge and understanding of financial accounting terms and principals including gross margin, gross margin percent, operating income, return on investment, internal rate of return, profit and loss statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement

Additional Notes

Overnight travel may be required

Incentives

Competitive Pay and Commissions

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits with no waiting period
• Company Paid Term Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-term & Long-term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

American Welding & Gas, Inc. (AWG) manufactures and distributes industrial, medical, specialty and beverage gases. AWG is headquartered in Raleigh, NC with 80 branch locations, 20 gas fill plants in 20 states, stretching from Montana through Florida. As one of the largest independent gas and welding supply distributors, AWG has the expertise, assets and sources of supply necessary to service large, bulk cryogenic gas customers as well as small business. American Welding & Gas is growing rapidly and looking for top talent to move us forward.

AWG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Please note: The Cumming, GA location reflected in this posting is being used for administrative posting purposes. These Territory Manager opportunities will be based in the markets listed above, with regular travel throughout the assigned sales territory.