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Applied Industrial Technologies · 2 days ago

Sales Director

Gonzales, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Applied Industrial Technologies is a leading provider of industrial solutions, and they are seeking a Sales Director to oversee their industrial sales team. The role involves developing sales strategies, managing sales processes, and leading a team to achieve targets while ensuring exceptional customer relationships.

Wholesale

Responsibilities

Develop and implement effective sales strategies to penetrate existing markets and explore new opportunities within the industrial sector

Lead and motivate the industrial sales team to achieve sales targets and exceed customer expectations

Oversee the entire sales process from lead generation to closing deals, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness at every stage

Collaborate with senior management to create annual sales budgets and monitor performance against targets

Develop comprehensive sales plans aligned with company objectives, incorporating market analysis, competitor insights, and customer needs

Cultivate strong relationships with key customers and partners, providing exceptional service and support to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty

Maintain a deep understanding of our product portfolio, industry trends, and technological advancements to effectively position our solutions in the market

Provide ongoing training and development opportunities for the sales team to enhance their product knowledge, sales skills, and customer engagement abilities

Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to the sales team, identifying areas for improvement and implementing action plans for growth

Manage local managers at multiple locations to ensure operational efficiency for Inside sales, Warehouse and Pipe Fabrication

Qualification

Technical salesSales team managementSales strategy developmentCustomer relationship managementBudget creationProduct knowledgePerformance evaluationTrainingDevelopmentOperations managementLeadership abilities

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field

Proven track record of success in technical sales, with a focus on industrial products such as valves, instrumentation, filtration, and specialty pipe

Proven leadership abilities with experience managing sales teams and driving performance

Willingness to travel as needed

Manage and exceed P & L goals from sales, profit margins, territory development and customer development

Use your knowledge of the industrial marketplace, sales, and operations to lead multiple districts strategically and tactically

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Company

Applied Industrial Technologies

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Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies.

Founded in 1923