Area Sales Manager

• Summary The Area Sales Manager has primary and direct responsibility for all commercial activity and the external promotion of the company in the assigned territory.
• This role bridges the gap between engineering and sales, ensuring technical accuracy and customer satisfaction.

About Sulzer

• Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.
• Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

Responsibilities

• The ASM is expected to be a leader and an achiever.
• The ASM supports the sales process by interfacing with customers and helping understand how products meet their needs.
• Candidate preferred to live in the Louisianna Territory(Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, etc.) This job and its associated grade are specifically aligned with roles that have the following scope of responsibility: Small, Medium, Large organization.
• Responsible for meeting or exceeding the assigned sales budget for the territory.
• Externally promotes Sulzer to the market assigned.
• Develops and implements sales strategies consistent with the goals of Sulzer.
• Provides complete, timely and accurate quoting information for quote development.
• Supports the development of and delivers proposals to the client.
• Follows up on all business activities/quotes to the client thru closing.
• Responsible for accurate sales forecasts for the assigned area and accounts.
• Reviews contracts and PO terms and conditions for assigned area accounts.
• Responsible for the management and control of all business expenses.
• Maintains an accurate database on central operational system It is expected that up to 75% of the ASM’s time is spent in the direct selling activity or pursuing and developing new and /or existing accounts within the assigned areas.
• Proposal sign-off authority the Company Delegation of Authority Attends Trade Shows at the direction of the Regional Sales Manager.
• This position requires and demands extensive travel into the territory assigned.

Requirements

• & Qualifications Typically a University degree (or equivalent work experience) and at least of 5-7 years of relevant experience (or equivalent skills) are minimally required to carry out the role.
• Technical background in engineering or related field preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in solution selling.
• Ability to translate technical features into business benefits.
• Familiarity with CRM and technical documentation tools.

Benefits

• What we offer you 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays 401k plan with a 6% match Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability Health savings account matching Motivating wellness program Employee Assistance Program Paid parental leave Gym reimbursement Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer.
• We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

If for any reason this cannot or is not accomplished, the ASM will be re-evaluate and be reassigned and or relieved of this responsibility as a result.

Skills

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