Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ESAB Corporation is a premier global leader in connected fabrication technology and gas control solutions. The Territory Sales Manager is responsible for driving sales activities, achieving sales targets, and building strong customer relationships within the assigned territory.
Responsibilities
- Develop a comprehensive sales strategy and plan for the assigned territory leading to market share growth
- Identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to formulate effective strategies
- Actively engage in sales activities, including prospecting, lead generation, and networking to build a robust sales pipeline
- Conducts root cause analysis and develops counter measures to understand the pipeline and build a robust funnel
- Conduct sales presentations, product demonstrations, and negotiations with potential clients
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and partners within the territory
- Address customer inquiries and concerns in a proactive manner
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as marketing, product development, and customer support to align strategies and meet customer expectations
- Stay abreast of industry trends and cycles, ad provide feedback to internal teams on market trends, customer feedback and product enhancements
- Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts, growth bridges, funnel reviews and performance metrics for management review
- Analyze data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
- Manage and allocate resources effectively to maximize sales results within the territory
- Plan travel schedules to ensure optimal coverage and customer engagement
- Collaborate with team members and cross functional colleagues to enhance sales, selling skills and/or product knowledge
- Monitor competitor activities and industry trends to adapt the sales strategy accordingly
- Identify new market opportunities and potential customer segments
- Other duties as assigned or required
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 3-5 years of sales experience
- Maintain a valid driver's license
- Proven track record driving profitable sales growth and achieving or exceeding targets
- Results driven with ability to manage multiple priorities with highly effective follow through skills
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with little direction in a remote capacity
- Demonstrated knowledge of wholesale gas and welding distribution
- ESAB product knowledge (welding, fabrication, gas equipment and solutions)
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of sales methodologies, customer relationship management, and sales analytics
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate market insights into actionable sales strategies
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Demonstrated negotiation, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities
- Ability to work and make good decisions with minimal supervision
- Positive, customer-centric approach with the capacity to build and maintain long-lasting client relationships
- Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Adaptable and willing to embrace change with technology and processes
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