Lead Regional Construction Partner

Shift: 1st shift 

City: Solon  

Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA
 

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio.  We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success.  Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers. 
 

Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development. 

We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.  

Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.  
 

We hope you’ll consider joining our team. 

Responsible for pro-actively driving, managing and measuring the sales efforts of the distributor Key Construction Specialists (KCS) community in support of winning construction projects throughout the region. Coordinating both Distributor and Corporate resources to maximize product sales across the complete Swagelok product basket. Initiates sales activities presents proposals and sells the value of Swagelok’s offering. Consults with identified Distributorship Key Construction Specialists (KCS) and supports them and their distributorship in their development of key competencies in construction selling in support of their efforts to win local projects.

A.    Drive and coordinate sales activities of construction projects located in the identified region.

• Closely coordinate all activities necessary to support a Swagelok specification win and utilization on focus projects throughout the region.


• Communicate and promote Swagelok policies, programs, strategic alignment with Swagelok’s marketing direction, and philosophy.


• Assist distributors with end customer related issues including sales calls, end customer relationships, order/quotation expedites, service/supply chain issues as related to nominated projects.

B.  Business Administration and Sales Planning

• Help create tailored value propositions, where appropriate, for each nominated project throughout the region.


• Provide market and project data to support strategic sales planning and accurate forecasting.

• Evaluate sales opportunities and ensure that the projects being pursued represent the best use of the available resources. 

• Support the population and use of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) knowledge sharing platforms and collaboration tools as provided in order to enhance the Communication, Collaboration and Coordination across the Global Construction Community for improved knowledge sharing and win rate.


• Provide timely and accurate project updates for all projects on global ‘focus’ list and provide presentation data for quarterly S&OP meetings.

C.  Provide Sales and Training Support

• Create, facilitate and present training programs for the global construction sales team.

• Support all training efforts and conduct training/sales meetings, as needed.


• Plan and host customer tours.


• Work with identified Distributor construction specialist in their designated region to enhance their capabilities and talents in managing and selling to construction projects

• Support all construction sales training programs offered by the SCPC team to the Swagelok Distributor Network

• Support Alliances and Key Accounts.


• Support Regional Tech Center activities.

D.  Market Research

• Gather market, product, and competitive intelligence and share with customers, distributors and Swagelok.


• Provide input from new construction market to Swagelok to provide appropriate representation on industry standard committees/lobby organizations.


• Identify global trends within construction industry and provide data to product managers.


• Develop a clear understanding of the local needs of operators


• Support in Identifying and establishing approved Swagelok products with owner / operator companies

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree is required

Language:

English – Advanced

Proficiency in language of the identified region

Experience:  Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience with a demonstrated understanding of business management, deep understanding of fluid system applications, experience in large project construction sales including sales to project job sites, owner operators & EPCs

 Influence, initiative, organizational awareness, adaptability and self awareness.

Job Capabilities:  Technical knowledge of Swagelok’s products and services; knowledge of Swagelok’s key markets; financial and business acumen, strategic thinking; excellent communication and negotiations skills; Contract, terms & conditions familiarity presentation skills; in addition to English, local language skills; and an understanding of the regional business and social cultures.

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.  
 

To apply: 

1. Click ‘Apply Now’ to the role of interest, upload your resume and complete the application.

2. Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview. 
 

Congratulations on taking the first step to Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You. 

Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy-related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. 

Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law.  

This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.