As a Regional Sales Manager- Traffic Solutions (Specialty Division) , you will develop the Central Region through outreach of our value proposition, strategy, and long-term market penetration plan for the Traffic Solutions business segment. You are crafting awareness of our products and services and building relationships with all key facilitators, influencers and end users! Want to know more?

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a long and near-term strategic plan to drive profitable growth that addresses industry trends, value chain influence, value proposition, commercial priorities, R&D priorities, and operational priorities.
• Expand sales opportunity pipeline and improve conversion rate through the pipeline to deliver regional growth in future years.
• Provide outstanding customer service: handle questions, complaints, take orders and requests for quotes and process to home office; follow-thru on requests for assistance; trouble-shoot and assist customer in any way possible. Inform customer base of industry and/or product developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, plus five (5) or more years of materials sales experience, preferably with paint/coatings or thermoplastic expertise.
• Proven track record to develop and manage long term, high value projects with multiple influencers and decision makers.
• Ability to track and maintain records using CRM software, as well as, Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time within the territory with a focus on major metropolitan areas.

Can you build direction and goals for each customer and overall territory? If so, we want to hear from you!

About us:

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