District Sales Manager

Our client is actively looking for a District Sales Manager to develop new business through sales in a specific geographic area and conduct training to demonstrate the value associated with Sumitomo products with OEM's, Distribution, Users, and Consultants.

Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned):

• Increase sales volume in the district via sales calls and other promotional activities, including:  Distributor training, technical presentations, proposals, and market research tools.
• Strategically develop a plan to increase sales at current and new accounts that are aligned with Sumitomo's corporate strategy for growth. 
• Follow-up on sales activities, e.g., quotes, orders, deliveries, and returns.
• Perform time management assessments including scheduling, e-mail, voice mail, and reports.
• Manage all current and new business channels within sales territory.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Five (5) years of outside sales experience. Business to Business (B2B) is required
• Three (3) years of sales experience in the mechanical power transmission market (i.e. Industrial Gear Boxes, Variable Speed Drives - Mechanical & Electrical, Industrial Electric Motors).
• Demonstrated track record of sales success, exceeding quotas and surpassing expectations, with demonstrated revenue retention and growth.
• Must be proactive, outgoing, self-motivated and self-directed with a strong record of sales/market planning, client development, and follow through and overcoming barriers to sales. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills required. Ability to adapt to audience and project competence and confidence when speaking to range of audiences and groups.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in strategic selling disciplines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Salesforce, and Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Must be able to perform a considerable amount of travel (50-75%).
• Any additional essential skills and/or knowledge as shown in the HRIS Career & Education > Skills section for incumbents holding this job title.

Hamdan Resources, LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA), making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship and/or authorization to work within the U.S.is required for most positions.