West Coast Regional Manager

Sames; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sames North America seeks a Regional Manager to drive finishing product sales in the Michigan region through distributor partnerships and proactive market development. You will manage field support, training, and new product introductions to strengthen end-user relationships and grow profitability.

You will plan with distributors, promote solutions, and coordinate with service and manufacturing teams while traveling locally and occasionally non-local.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial finishing equipment.
• Significant experience interacting with customers and/or distributors.
• Technical/mechanical aptitude and product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop distributor plans for your region and tailor per account.
• Build and maintain relationships with distributor staff and management.
• Develop Industry Partner Relationships (e.g., paint, powder, dispense partners).
• Provide informal training on Sames products to distributors.
• Promote Sames products and assist in proposals and equipment design.
• Support installation and monitor distributor performance in CRM.
• Advise service staff on technical issues and product support.
• Attend trade shows and sales meetings as required.

Skills

Industrial finishing

Distributor relations

Sales planning

Training & support

CRM usage

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Provide technical finishing and sales expertise along with the pursuit of industrial focused sales and business development opportunities within your region. Through a combination of relationship building/management, in-person/remote sales support, and market development activities, this position will drive sales growth of our finishing products. These opportunities include new product field introduction, technical sales support, training and development of our industrial partners, key end-user focus, and new product development. This is accomplished by working together with our dynamic sales team, existing Sames distributors and integrators, robot manufacturers, and material suppliers, dovetailing their requirements with Sames business policies to maximize sales, job content, and profitability. The Regional Manager may also be called upon to periodically interact with our Regional counterparts to promote sales, new products, new product development, and personnel development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Must develop a plan to work with each of the distributors in your region. This plan will have to be developed per distributor and it will depend on the size of the account – % of regional total sales.
• Must develop key relationships with all distributor staff including management
• Develop Industry Partner Relationships (i.e., paint, powder and dispense manufacturers, integrators etc.)
• Informal training on new and existing Sames products to distribution partners.
• Promote all Sames products
• Assist in proposal and equipment design specification
• Assist distribution with installation supervision
• Monitor monthly numbers per distributor by Capital vs. Spares and by product category – adjust support as necessary
• Advise the service staff when technical issues arise, or additional specific product support may be required
• Maintain calls, customer visits, and opportunities in the Sames CRM system
• Performance Measurables may include:

• Increased market share per region
• Promote New products
• Overall increase in business within region
• Promote Sames Standard solution/System business with integrator partners and direct.

• Responsible for keeping all contacts, quotes, opportunities, and activities current in the CRM.

• Technical and or commercial issues
• Attend all trade shows and sales meetings as required

Qualifications

Required Experience and Skills:

• Experience with industrial finishing equipment
• Significant experience interacting with customers and/or distributors
• Other Qualifications include:
• Technical/mechanical aptitude: ability to quickly attain Sames product knowledge
• Ability to travel locally and occasional non-local travel by car, plane, and other transport.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance; ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint desired.
• High level of emotional intelligence: self-aware, self-motivated, self-control. Holds oneself accountable for actions and results.
• Strong customer focus. Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills; able to interact effectively with customers, suppliers, and all levels of staff
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written
• Meticulous, motivated, organized, attention to detail
• Ability to take calculated risks
• Excellent response time and sense of urgency
• Self-starting

Desired Skills or Experience:

• Technical understanding of Sames product line or similar equipment
• Exposure to automation and production environments
• Knowledge of the quotation process
• Knowledge of industry vendors

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Extensive local travel; occasional non-local travel; visits to automotive plants/facilities; some time in an office setting. Requires following physical abilities:

• Sitting in car for long periods; air travel. May require occasional travel outside the U.S.
• May require extended walking (through factories, airports, etc.)
• May be exposed to solvents, paints, and some hazardous materials
• Able to pick up and carry products of moderate weight
• PPE required. May be exposed to solvents, paints, and some hazardous materials.

SAFETY / HSE (required authorizations + broader needs)

• Know how to identify and react in dangerous situations
• Know how to analyze priority environmental and safety aspects and implement relevant actions

Sames North America is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Sames to treat all applicants for employment and all team members in a manner that does not discriminate against them because of their race, religion, color, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, height, weight, arrest record, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or military or veteran status.

Who Are We?

Sames is much more than just a company – it’s a team of passionate people. Since our founding, we have been dedicated to the design, production, and sale of the most efficient solutions for the application of liquid and powder paints, adhesives, and sealants.

Our mission: to protect, bond, and beautify countless surfaces all around us — from kitchen furniture, window frames, guitars, and perfume bottles to airplanes and cars, all over the world. Our product range includes high-quality manual spray guns, automatic and robotic sprayers, pumps, and dosing machines.

Our Commitment to Innovation

At Sames, we passionately nurture a spirit of technological innovation. Our ultimate goal is to serve the industrial efficiency of the most demanding customers while preserving our precious environment.

We earned the Ecovadis Silver qualification in 2022. We are committed to staying ahead of the technological curve by offering environmentally friendly solutions that redefine industry standards.

More Than a Supplier – Your Partner

Our relationship with our customers goes far beyond simply supplying products and solutions. We’re with you every step of the way — from installation audits and staff training to equipment repairs and support for programming robotic systems.

At Sames, we don’t just deliver products; we are dedicated to being an unwavering partner in our customers’ performance.

Join Us

If you are a motivated person, passionate about innovation and driven to contribute to our customers’ success, then Sames is the place for you. If our vision and values resonate with you, join our team and become part of our century-long tradition of excellence.

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