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District Sales Manager - US

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The posting

District Sales Manager Mechanical Power Transmission | Industrial Gear Reducers & Gearmotors

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven District Sales Manager to drive profitable growth through a combination of direct OEM account management and independent distributor/channel partner development. The successful candidate will be responsible for expanding market share, developing strategic customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and executing regional sales strategies.

This position requires a strong technical sales background, excellent relationship-building skills, and experience selling industrial gear reducers, gearmotors, power transmission components, or similar industrial products.

* Please note candidates are required to work/cover the territories listed on Job Posting.

Primary Responsibilities

OEM Business Development

  • Develop and execute regional sales strategies focused on OEM customers.
  • Identify and secure new OEM opportunities in key industrial markets.
  • Manage strategic OEM accounts from concept through production.
  • Work closely with engineering teams to develop application-specific solutions.
  • Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, contracts, and long-term supply agreements.
  • Maintain regular contact with engineering, purchasing, operations, and executive management at customer locations.
  • Manage project pipelines and forecast future production opportunities.

Channel Partner Management

  • Develop and strengthen relationships with industrial distributors and manufacturer representatives.
  • Increase distributor engagement through joint sales calls, product training, and business planning.
  • Identify and recruit new channel partners where market coverage is insufficient.
  • Support distributors with application engineering assistance and competitive conversions.
  • Establish annual growth objectives with key partners.
  • Monitor distributor inventory, sales performance, and market penetration.

Business Development

  • Identify opportunities to convert competitive installed equipment.
  • Develop market penetration strategies for key industries including:
  • Material Handling
  • Food & Beverage
  • Packaging
  • Aggregate & Mining
  • Water & Wastewater
  • Metals
  • Automotive
  • Forestry
  • Bulk Material Handling
  • General Manufacturing
  • Generate new business through prospecting, networking, trade shows, and customer visits.

Customer Relationship Management

  • Build long-term strategic relationships with OEM decision makers.
  • Become the trusted technical and commercial advisor within assigned accounts.
  • Resolve customer issues by coordinating with engineering, customer service, operations, and quality.
  • Deliver outstanding customer experience throughout the sales cycle.

Technical Sales Support

  • Understand customer applications and recommend appropriate gearbox, gearmotor, and drive solutions.
  • Support sizing, product selection, and competitive replacement opportunities.
  • Coordinate with applications engineering on custom solutions.
  • Present technical product training to customers and channel partners.

Sales Planning & Reporting

  • Develop annual territory business plans.
  • Maintain accurate opportunity pipeline using CRM.
  • Prepare monthly sales forecasts.
  • Analyze competitive activity and market trends.
  • Provide regular reports on territory performance and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Qualifications

Desired

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
  • 5–10+ years of industrial B2B sales experience.
  • Proven success selling through both OEMs and industrial distribution.
  • Experience within one or more of the following:
  • Industrial Gear Reducers
  • Gearmotors
  • Mechanical Power Transmission
  • Electric Motors
  • Motion Control
  • Industrial Automation
  • Bearings
  • Couplings
  • Conveying Equipment
  • Industrial Drives
  • Strong understanding of industrial manufacturing processes.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to travel approximately 50–70% throughout assigned territory.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with gearbox sizing and application engineering.
  • Existing relationships with OEM manufacturers and industrial distributors.
  • Experience selling engineered industrial products.
  • Familiarity with CRM systems such as Zoho, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, or HubSpot.

Core Competencies

  • Strategic Account Management
  • OEM Sales
  • Distributor Development
  • Territory Management
  • Consultative Selling
  • Business Development
  • Negotiation
  • Technical Aptitude
  • Forecasting
  • Market Analysis
  • Relationship Building
  • Presentation Skills
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving

Performance Metrics

Success in this role will be measured by:

  • Annual sales growth
  • Gross margin performance
  • New OEM account acquisition
  • Distributor sales growth
  • New product adoption
  • Opportunity pipeline development
  • Customer retention
  • Territory market share growth
  • CRM utilization and reporting quality

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary plus uncapped incentive compensation
  • Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Professional development and technical training
  • Opportunities for career advancement within a growing industrial organization
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