Regional Sales Manager - West

Regional Sales Manager For West CoastSwitchcraft, Inc. is a U.S. manufacturer of harsh environment circular connectors, cable assemblies and interconnect solutions. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including medical, industrial controls, transportation and homeland security.We are currently looking for a Regional Sales Manager for West Coast. The RSM drives sales, manages sales representatives in territory, and managers customer relationships in territory, including both OEM's and distributors.Location: Jefferson Park, Chicago, ILOn Site: M- F 7:30 -4pSalary: $110,000 - $130,000 plus bonusDuties/Responsibilities:Achieve annual sales goals, including new design wins, by working directly with customers and through sales representatives and distributors.Train and motivate representative's Sales Staff and Territory Sales Managers.Review the representative network for the territory and drive changes as needed.Attend relevant trade shows/industry events.Manage relationships for corporate distribution accounts located within the territory.Provide feedback on industry competitor activity.Develop and execute the sales plan, including forecasting and budgeting revenues.Provide new product ideas.Expected to travel visiting various territories approximately 25-35% of the time.Required Skills/Abilities:Ability to convey the features and benefits of product lines.Listen to customer feedback and needs.Offer solutions to solve customer problems/concerns.Education and Experience:Bachelor's Degree (Preferably in a technical field)5+ years' experience in a technical Sales Role (Preferably with Electronic Components)Benefits:Paid Time OffHolidaysMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityCommuter benefitsEmployee Assistance Plan (EAP)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)FSA-Dependent CareHealth Savings Account (HSA)401kEducational Assistance (Tuition Assistance)Referral ProgramParental LeaveHealthy RewardsEOE M/F/Disabled/VetThis company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status.AI technology may be used to assist in the creation and maintenance of this job posting. AI is not used to evaluate applicants or make hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by company representatives.