Regional Sales Manager S3R

Main Tasks

• Develop and implement a successful sales strategy to align with corporate goals and achieve objectives.
• Analyze and monitor sales forecast activity and profit margin performance and make the necessary changes on time to achieve goals consistent with the Region and Company objectives.
• Create action plans to penetrate new markets and cultivate customer relationships. Take a primary role in sales to acquire key prospects and secure order.
• Support critical customer situations and liaison with Service and Application staff to obtain the best solutions to maintain customer loyalty and satisfaction.
• Provide customer/dealer/manufacture (OEM) support, including sales, installation, technical backup, regular follow-up visits, education, and overall regional territory analysis.
• Establish professional relationships within the industry and partner with customers to understand and anticipate their needs further.
• Prepare periodic budget and sales reports showing volume and performance in the region. Complete other reporting duties consistent with the Regional Sales Manager position.
• Conduct seminars and attend trade shows promoting System 3R as the leader in the industry.
• National and international travel to GF Machining Solutions and System 3R locations, trade shows, and customers is required regularly to cultivate internal and external relationships.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university in sales or business; four to six years of related industry experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior sales management experience preferred, ideally in an engineering, tooling/automation, and/or machine tool environment.
• Knowledge and proficient experience with Microsoft Office Systems, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Sales Pad, CRM, and Great Plains preferred.
• The ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to develop business correspondence, reports, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to make presentations and effectively communicate written and verbal ideas to management, customers, employees of the organization, dealers, and the general public.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret finance and budget statements, commercial contracts, and general office procedures. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger and handle, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• This position will require the employee to regularly travel to customer sites, trade shows, or other company locations domestically and internationally.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Benefits

Clear vision and purpose

"We are a sustainability and innovation leader providing superior customer value" is our vision and this is what guides us. Our purpose "becoming better every day - since 1802" is what inspires us in our daily work.

Sustainability and innovation focus

We have high sustainability and innovation goals. Let's work towards a sustainable future together.

Excellent learning tools

At GF we provide development opportunities for everyone. We offer global learning tools as well as trainings and specialized courses.

Great career opportunities

GF as a global acting company provides many opportunities regarding career growth. We also offer a dedicated talent management process (MyNextBigStep@GF) to boost your career.

Your contact

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560 Bond Street

60069 Lincolnshire

United States

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Who we are

GF Machining Solutions is the world's leading provider of machine tools, diverse technical solutions and services to manufacturers of precision molds and tooling and of tight-tolerance, precision-machined components. The key segments we serve include the aerospace, automotive, medical, energy, information and communications technology (ICT) and electronics industries.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

Should you need an accommodation in the completion of your application please contact Human Resources at (847)913-5300.