Territory Sales Manager

Apex Tool Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Tool Group is seeking a Territory Sales Manager to develop and drive strong distributor and end-user partnerships across the Central region. This role emphasizes value selling and hands-on engagement with customers to beat sales goals.

Reporting to the Regional Sales Director, you will work remotely from the US, coordinating with internal teams to deliver solutions and campaigns that strengthen Apex Tool Group brands in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to achieve or exceed sales goals in industrial/OEM markets.
• Experience building and maintaining distributor/end-user relationships.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; able to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop, cultivate and drive sales partnerships with Distributors and End Users in the Central region.
• Leverage value selling to identify customer needs and viable solutions.
• Develop campaigns for Key Distributors to drive pull-through.
• Maintain extensive product knowledge to present the full line and applications.
• Create an end-user funnel to convert opportunities to Apex Tool Group brands.
• Identify opportunities to improve sales processes based on territory feedback and competition.
• Collaborate with marketing, product development, operations, and customer service to drive metrics.

Skills

Sales track record

End-user sales

CRM experience

Value selling

Stakeholder influencing

Independent worker

Education

BS in Business/Marketing

Tools

SalesForce.com

Job description

Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunityemployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Territory Sales Manager

Location: Remote, US

Work Arrangement: Remote

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

Reporting to the Regional Sales Director, the Territory Sales Manager (TSM) is responsible for developing, cultivating and driving strong sales partnerships with Distributors and End Users in our Central region. End-User business typically requires an increased hands‑on approach to meet the customer demands and best local competition.

Come build your future with us!

The Build (Responsibilities)

• Establish, develop, and maintain business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in assigned territory to generate new business to achieve or exceed sales goals.
• Leverage value selling techniques to listen and understand customer needs, and demonstrate the ability to identify viable solutions and business opportunities.
• Develop “pull through” sales & marketing campaigns for Key Distributors.
• Obtain and maintain excellent product knowledge in order to present entire product line, demonstrating technical knowledge regarding function and application.
• Develop an end‑user funnel to target large scale conversion to Apex Tool Group brands.
• Identifies opportunities for sales process improvements based on territory feedback and competitive actions.
• Works closely with internal support functions (marketing, product development, operations, customer service, etc.) to drive metrics and maintain strong relations.

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• Demonstrated successful track record of achieving or exceeding sales goals in an industrial or manufacturing environment and/or working in industrial/OEM markets.
• Knowledge and experience in demand creation processes at end user level, ability to leverage to drive sales
• BS in Business, Marketing, or related field; may consider 5+ years related outside sales experience in lieu of degree
• Experience using value based selling to drive sales and customer relationships.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, PC, and communication skills; ability to build trust and credibility
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Flexible and adaptable to change and ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to influence and drive approval from various stakeholders at all levels
• Prior CRM usage and experience, SalesForce.com

AtApex Tool Group(www.apextoolgroup.com),we build innovation. Each day, our associates strive to find new and exciting ways to help our customers solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the jobsite – we help build the future.

ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.2 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,700 associates around the world have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX®. Our brands are trusted by the professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike. With our roots dating back to the 1800’s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and safety for customers in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.

As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.

Our six core values - Customers Come First, Integrity in All We Do, Continuous Improvement, Innovation for Growth, Passion to Succeed and Best Talent, One Team - drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more – Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become reality, join us and say #WeBuildATG!