Regional Sales Manager

SUMMARYRSM will be responsible for sales growth within the Northeast/ East coast territory. Manage independent manufacturer's representatives, authorized distributors and target OEMs within the territory to sell E-T-A’s full line of circuit breakers, relays and power distribution products.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESInclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.Analyze assigned sales territory in light of corporate market strategy, identify strengths and weaknesses, develop territory sales plans to meet forecasts, strategic objectives and development of new business.Create target accounts, set efficient and effective sales call plans and penetrate OEM accounts to achieve maximum sales potential.Provide technical training and assistance to customers, prospects, manufacturer representatives and distributors.Prepare reports to management on demand and maintain record of customer sales activities in the company CRM. Responsible for annual sales forecasting, competitive intelligence, and new business opportunity tracking.50% daily travel on the road within assigned territory, including overnights, in support of territory sales plans and strategic objectivesSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNoneQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred, 5+ years experience in Sales/Business Development roles within E-T-A’s key vertical markets.SKILLS AND ABILITIESAbility to work independently and self manage daily productivity, while at the same time work well in a team environment. Highly customer focused and posses strong closing and prospecting sales skills. Strong knowledge of E-T-A’s key vertical markets. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical data and understand general business concepts. Ability to prepare detailed business plans and conduct presentations in front of colleagues and customers.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and/or walk; use hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.