Eastern Regional Sales Manager

Benefits: 401(k) Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Who We Are Looking For: CTR-America seeks an experienced, results-driven Eastern Regional Sales Manager to lead and implement strategic objectives, including securing new business and managing ongoing programs. This role requires up to 75% travel throughout the Eastern US & Canada, with 25% remote work. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Collaboration Collaborate with CTR cross-functional teams (North America/Korea), internal/external customers, sales teams, and agent representatives to develop and execute CTR's strategy and value proposition Manage customer communication and address concerns across the global CTR team Communicate customer program requirements to internal teams (engineering, design, purchasing) and assist with pricing proposals Sales & Business Development Negotiate and secure new business opportunities Provide weekly sales and activity reports suitable for executive presentation (VP/CEO level) Nurture existing and new customer relationships through trade shows, events, training webinars, and field sales initiatives Monitor customer payment compliance within agreed terms Calculate sales budgets, forecasting, margins, commissions, and other financial metrics Account & Partnership Management Oversee high-volume and strategically important programs Manage agency representative partnerships with a proven track record Handle customer communication and negotiation for critical supply chain/logistics issues Monitor market and competitor activities to identify opportunities and threats Required Qualifications Experience Minimum 6+ years of account management experience in the Automotive Aftermarket Industry, OE, or Tier 1 levels Knowledge of suspension/chassis products preferred Proven ability to manage large-volume and strategic programs Skills & Competencies Strong negotiation skills with a professional, positive attitude Excellent verbal and written communication with attention to detail Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI) Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines Self-motivated team player with strategic thinking and flexibility Fiscal responsibility and effective time management Education & Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business from an accredited four-year institution Valid passport and driver's license required Multilingual capabilities (Spanish/French) preferred Ability to travel extensively (up to 75%) within the USA and Canada. This is a remote position. #J-18808-Ljbffr