Outside Sales Territory Manager

Territory ManagerAmerican Welding & Gas (AWG) has an exciting opportunity for a Territory Manager based in Hopkinsville, KY to lead our sales growth and future growth in surrounding states.In this position, you will be responsible for increasing sales and gross profit by establishing new customers and expanding business with existing customers within assigned territory.IncentivesCompetitive Pay and CommissionsCollaborative team environmentMedical, Dental, & Vision Benefits with no waiting periodCompany Paid Term Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short-term & Long-term Disability401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company MatchPaid HolidaysPaid Time OffDuties & ResponsibilitiesGrow the territory business through solution selling of gas products and technology to new and existing customersDevelop and execute plans to maintain and grow the existing customer baseNegotiate pricing, terms and conditions and project scope with existing and new customersUtilize Outlook, Call Proof, or other company designated CRM platforms for planning, scheduling, and professional time management of the assigned sales territoryDevelop long term relationships with strategic customers, facilitating product supply agreements, and developing a sales territory customer portfolio with long term targeted customersActively review and manage existing customer Accounts Receivable balances to help minimize working capital investment and financial riskRespond to and solve customer issues or concerns by deploying necessary company resourcesMaintain and demonstrate a positive attitude with all associates, customers, vendors and other business partnersWork closely with local branch managers to assist in promoting sales and customer management through retail store locations within assigned territoryMeet goals and objectives set by and with managementPerform administrative duties such as managing expenses through Concur, completing sales profitability analysis for proposal review, completing customer pricing and data sheets for computer contracts, etc.Other duties as assignedQualifications & Education RequirementsBachelor's degree or equivalent experience1-3 years of previous sales experienceKnowledge of welding and gas products strongly preferredIndustrial sales experience strongly preferredSuccessful track record of managing a sales territoryStrong time and management skillsCritical thinking skillsStrong written and oral communication skillsPreferred Skills:Goal orientedInterpersonal skillsProficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPointSales process trainingKnowledge and understanding of financial accounting terms and principals including gross margin, gross margin percent, operating income, return on investment, internal rate of return, profit and loss statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statementAdditional Notes:Overnight travel may be requiredAmerican Welding & Gas (AWG) is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial gases as well as a provider of all your welding supply needs. We are a family and teammate owned company that is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our company provides industrial, medical and specialty gases as well as food and beverage gases across the United States, from Montana to Pennsylvania and down through Texas and Florida. With a team of over 800 employees, over 100 retail locations and 22 fill plants we pride ourselves in our customer service, expertise, assets and resources that allow us to reach a large and diversified customer base of the highest quality.AWG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.