District Sales Manager

• Review and update sales territory plans and set sales goals and objectives accordingly.

• Prepare and conduct sales presentations of products to new and existing customers (Sales Calls).

• Grow territory sales by working with distributor outside sales reps at end-user & OEM accounts

• Grow territory sales by prospecting and setting up new direct OEM accounts

• Determine customer requirements and expectations in order to recommend products.

• Negotiate and establish price and terms in accordance with standard procedures.

• Prepare and communicate quotations to customers.

• Work with Customer Service and Management to establish strategies for customer communication.

• Respond to customer inquiries to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Remain current on product and industry knowledge by attending sales meetings, internal and external trainings, reading sales manuals, books, or trade journals.

• Prepare and submit sales, call and expense reports timely and as required.

• Demonstrate and instruct customers on product installation, use and maintenance as required.

• Document benefits and cost savings to customers.

• Communicate customer concerns to management as appropriate.

• Assist in expediting customer orders when required.

• Determine sales potential for new and existing customers through inquiry, observation or periodical research.

• Follow-up on potential sales leads.

• Analyze customer’s strengths and weaknesses to assist in determining sales potential.

• Analyze competitor’s strategies to determine strengths and weaknesses.

• Monitor market trends and notify management of opportunities for new products.

• Review and understand company business and policies.

• Practice honesty and integrity in customer and vendor relations.

• Understand terms and conditions of sales and extent of liability and responsibility.

• Communicate and interact professionally with other team members.

• Communicate company’s commitment to continuous improvement process.

• Use personal computer, Smart Phone, and other common office equipment’s effectively.

• Be an active participant in the company’s suggestion, quality, efficiency, and cost savings

• Education: 4-Year Degree in Engineering, Industrial Distribution or other related field preferred. Technical Education/Studies required.

• Experience: 3 to 5 Years of Outside Sales experience in the Power Transmission and / or Drives Industries

• Skills and Key Attributes: Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Good Mathematical and Spatial Skills. Electronic Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) or Automation Controls experience desired. Industry experience in the gearing and reducer industry preferred.

• Physical Requirements: The ability to travel without restriction.

Responsible for the promotion of sales and revenue growth of NORD Gear products within a specific geographic market.