Territory Manager- TX, AR, LA, OK - Dallas, TX

Territory Manager

Elgen is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of HVAC parts and components, ductwork and structural framing primarily used in commercial buildings throughout North America. As a Territory Manager, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying, prospecting, and closing new business opportunities within a defined territory. This role involves building and maintaining strong customer relationships, understanding customer needs, and effectively presenting the company's manufactured products and solutions. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, results-oriented individual with a proven track record in outside sales, particularly within a manufacturing or industrial environment. This position covers Northern TX, AR, Oklahoma and Northern Louisiana. The ideal candidate will be based within that region.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales & Development: Identify and target new potential customers (e.g., distributors, OEMs, end-users, contractors) within the assigned territory through cold calling, networking, industry events, and market research.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed sales quotas and revenue targets.
• Conduct thorough needs assessments to understand customer requirements, pain points, and business objectives.
• Present compelling sales proposals, product demonstrations, and technical specifications to prospective and existing clients.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to secure profitable sales agreements.
• Proactively follow up on leads and sales opportunities to move them through the sales pipeline.
• Collaborate with inside sales, engineering, and production teams to ensure customer satisfaction and successful order fulfillment.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the company's product portfolio, manufacturing processes, and competitive landscape.
• Account Management & Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with existing customers to foster loyalty and identify opportunities for repeat business and upselling.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and providing exceptional customer service.
• Regularly visit customer sites to build rapport, assess ongoing needs, and identify potential challenges or opportunities.
• Conduct regular business reviews with key accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and alignment with business goals.
• Market & Product Knowledge: Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to identify new opportunities and threats.
• Provide valuable market feedback to the product development and marketing teams to inform future strategies.
• Continuously enhance product knowledge, application expertise, and technical understanding of manufactured goods.
• Travel & Territory Management: Travel extensively, up to 75% of the time, within the assigned territory to meet with prospective and existing clients, attend industry events, and manage sales activities.
• Manage travel schedule efficiently and cost-effectively within the assigned territory.
• Reporting & Administration: Accurately maintain customer records, sales activities, and pipeline updates within the CRM system (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot). Prepare and submit regular sales forecasts, activity reports, and expense reports in a timely manner. Participate in sales meetings, training sessions, and company events as required.