MaxLite · 1 day ago
Regional Sales Director - Southeast
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Responsibilities
Responsible for managing key relationships with the following: Distribution Chains and Independents, Corporate Accounts, End Users, Electrical Contractors, ESCO’s, LMC’s, Lighting Manufacturers RSM’s, and Lighting Representative Firms across regions of responsibility.
Effectively lead established employee and sales rep. network on product training and product changes along with providing pricing and quotes on projects, identify new business opportunities and market segments.
Manages Agent Relationships
Regularly evaluate performance, mentors and offers guidance around prioritizing time, schedule, negotiations and strategic direction.
Provide daily advice, guidance & direction to attain maximum sales volume from all distribution markets for the MaxLite products and /or services.
Upgrades agencies as necessary to best align with business needs and strategic areas of growth.
Establishes professional customer/vendor relationships with appropriate customer personnel (purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, management, other key personnel)
Works with project, design/build & energy teams at key distribution & ESCO’s to build a robust project pipeline and drive LED business growth.
Manages and track projects submitted and follow up with employee and/or reps to ensure customer satisfaction
Competitor analyses - analyze the competitive position of the organization’s products and/or services
Working with Marketing & Communications - formulating and executes sales promotion policies and programs with distributor partners or across region with the purpose of driving sales.
Management and control of all regional sales expenses (promotional, operating, travel & entertainment)
Provide management prompt communication on all sale activities and important developments in the sales region (sales reports, competitor information, lost business reports etc..)
Represent MaxLite portfolio at National and Regional trade shows as required
Work with utility team to understand rebate programs and implement on MaxLite products
Performs assigned duties with minimum personal supervision from the manager
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred or relevant work experience
10+ years’ experience with demonstrated track record of success
Advanced level of knowledge in the lighting industry strongly preferred
Technical skills sufficient to understand process & product specification
Innovative mindset to help analyze and improve work processes
Ability to manage detail on multiple projects simultaneously; expert problem solver
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Superior interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; bilingual a plus
Benefits
Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance)
Company–paid life & disability insurance
Paid time off
401(k) with company match