Regional Sales Manager responsible for growth and customer engagement at 80/20 in Canada. Develops plans and identifies opportunities to improve regional sales performance.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a regional growth plan that delivers sustainable revenue and gross profit growth
Create demand by identifying customer needs, developing new applications, and engaging customers early in the buying process
Identify, qualify, and develop new opportunities with end users, target customers, and distributor partners
Expand existing customer relationships by identifying new projects, applications, and growth opportunities
Develop a strong understanding of regional markets, customer applications, competitive activity, and industry trends
Develop expert knowledge of the 80/20 product portfolio to help customers and distributor partners solve business challenges, identify opportunities, and create value
Strengthen distributor partnerships through joint planning, coaching, product support, and ongoing business development
Partner with distributors to identify opportunities early, improve market coverage, and increase win rates
Recruit and develop distributor partners where needed to strengthen regional coverage and support long-term growth
Represent 80/20 with professionalism, integrity, accountability, and a commitment to customer and distributor partner success
Coordinate with Sales and cross-functional teams to deliver an exceptional customer and partner experience
Maintain accurate CRM data, opportunity pipelines, forecasts, and regional business plans
Share market insights and customer feedback that strengthen products, services, and business performance
Champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve execution, strengthen partnerships, and accelerate regional growth
Requirements
High school diploma or GED required
5+ years of successful experience in industrial sales, regional sales, channel sales, business development, or related B2B sales roles, preferably in industrial manufacturing, automation, engineered products, material handling, or related industries
Bilanguage in English and French (Montreal / Quebec only)
Demonstrated success growing business through direct customer engagement and distributor partnerships
Proven ability to identify new business opportunities, develop customer relationships, and drive profitable growth
Strong consultative selling, relationship management, presentation, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability to influence customers, distributor partners, and internal stakeholders while collaborating effectively across Sales and cross-functional teams
Experience using CRM systems, preferably Salesforce
Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage a geographically dispersed region
Willingness to travel frequently throughout the assigned region (40-60%)
Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
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