[Hiring] Sales Manager @Bekaert NV

Role Description

To strengthen the current growth, we are looking for a results-orientated Regional Sales Manager with strong value-based technical selling skills and previous experience or an interest in the agricultural market. The ideal individual will have the proven ability to grow developing markets and seize new opportunities. This function will report directly to Performance Wires Segment Leader.

Note: This is a remote position, but you must reside within the territory and near a major airport.

Territory Coverage: MO, KS, IA, NE, MN, SD, ND, WI & IL

• Sales Team Leader managing all aspects of the business for assigned customers
• Manage existing business to continually grow market share
• Identify new opportunities within the customer base and capitalize on these opportunities
• Run the business with an entrepreneurial mindset to expand revenue and profitability
• Establish and exceed yearly customer sales & margin budgets
• Strong price negotiation skills with key customers in coordination with Segment Leader
• Reporting of competitor activity, territory forecast, month-end reports
• Coordination of superior customer service with respective inside sales partner
• Resolve customer complaints with collaboration of manufacturing and QC
• Suggest new product innovation to successfully grow your business

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with minimum of 5 years sales experience
• Experience with distribution and wholesale preferred
• Customer Service Orientation
• Market and product knowledge
• Strong Negotiation Skills
• Intermediate to advance competency in Microsoft suite (Office 365, Dynamics, Power BI)
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Ability to travel up to 50 - 75%

Benefits

• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment
• No discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status