Area Sales Manager

The role will be responsible for managing a customer base, sales resources, products and channels to market to achieve planned results for the district. This individual will provide leadership and development to a sales team consisting of sales professionals, sales reps and the distributor channel. Expected results include but are not limited to growth in sales and market share, channel development as well as developing talent within the district. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. Bachelor's degree required from an accredited institution Minimum seven (7) years electrical industry sales/marketing and/or engineering experience Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's license Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Manager of people experience 10+ years of electrical industry sales experience Previous experience managing people and channels Superior knowledge of sales techniques, customers, customer relations and employee development Strong knowelge of managing products, product appliations and distribution channels Significant sales presence such as that the candidate can clearly command in difficult sales situations Experience in growing sales and market share, channel development and developing employee talent