Do you want to work as a member of a small energetic team in a fast-paced environment, where you will be challenged, rewarded, and inspired? Are you passionate about sales and customer service? Do you strive for excellence by discovering and implementing innovative solutions? Do you aspire to do the right thing even when no one is watching? Are you a committed team player who believes in taking care of your team members and your customers? If the answer is yes, we would like to hear from you!

For over 30-years, Dura-Lite has helped our customers keep their promise by delivering high quality dependable heavy-duty vehicle components to the transportation industry. We are currently seeking a charismatic and ambitious Regional Sales Manager (RSM) to service the Midwest area (ND, SD, NE, KS, MN, IA, and MO). Based in Iowa, this role requires a highly competent professional able to build and maintain strong partnerships with our existing customers and to develop new partnerships throughout the territory.

• Have you experienced a successful selling career in heavy duty trucking or automotive industries?
• Do you have experience selling high quality products in price competitive markets?
• Are you organized, detail orientated, and driven to achieve and exceed targets?
• Are you an experienced presenter able to effectively communicate information to all audiences?
• Do you reside in any of these 7 States?

If this describes you, read on…

Duties and Responsibilities of RSM:

• Develop and promote value selling techniques to build strong partnerships through our dealer network,
• Maintain, grow, and develop business relationships with internal and external customers to ensure customer satisfaction,
• Conduct regular on-site dealer and distributor visits to promote strong and mutually respectful partnership,
• Provide product knowledge and sales skill training for the dealer network on a continuing basis,
• Attend trade shows and industry events,
• Increase Dura-Lite’s market penetration and brand awareness,
• Ensure that regional sales targets, forecasts, and budgets are met,
• Provide input and contribute to the development of marketing plans, sales, and pricing strategies,
• Understand and document customer information, organizational structure, key decision makers, as well as customer expectations and needs,
• Update CRM software daily with all customer activities & opportunities,
• Support RSMs in other territories from time to time as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent sales business experience. Five (5) to ten (10) years proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets.
• Proven track record in preparing and implementing strategic sales account management plans.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of your time, mostly within your territory, some North American travel might be required.
• Mechanical Aptitude considered an asset.

This role is commission based. We offer a Group Benefits Plan Allowance to cover health, vision, dental, life insurance and disability coverages, a vehicle allowance and expense coverage.

Starting Date: Immediate.

With your application, please include a cover letter describing how your background, talents or interests will help fulfill this role.

Please apply to: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3649679313 or careers@duralite.net or contact Brad Menyes - Sales and Marketing Manager at bradm@duralite.net.