Portwest · 1 week ago
Area Sales Manager
Portwest is a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear, and PPE, currently seeking an Area Sales Manager for the Boise and Meridian region of Idaho. The role involves selling Portwest products to distributors and developing distribution channels while collaborating with the Regional Sales Manager to enhance the company's success in the region.
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Responsibilities
Build quality business relationships with new and existing accounts
Conduct daily face-to-face sales meetings to maintain and develop relationships with distributors and end users throughout your territory
Identify new business opportunities and complete sales planning
Utilize solutions-based strategies to win new business on a continuous and consistent basis
Identify existing customers with high growth potential and create a roadmap for their further development
Engage in consultative selling by identifying customers’ needs and providing a Portwest solution to meet those needs
Develop clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers
Focus on selling new Portwest products by bringing samples to each meeting
Ensure effective after meeting follow-up to close sales
Conduct ongoing development of market intelligence, including marketing events such as trade shows, seminars, and exhibitions
Drive significant growth into target industry segments and designated channels
Qualification
Required
1-3 years PPE, workwear or safety wear sales experience is preferred
Experience selling on behalf of a manufacturer, distributor, reseller or agency
Experience drafting and executing sales plans for aggressive expansion
Appetite to continue rapid growth of Portwest through field sales
Ability to translate business initiatives into bottom line results
Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills
Positive attitude with a winning mentality
Excellent team player
Company
Portwest
Portwest offers a one-stop shop for all safety needs, including protective clothing, safety footwear, gloves and PPE.
Funding
Current Stage
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2025-11-19
2025-11-15
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