Regional Sales Manager

## Regional Sales ManagerLansing,Michigan,USA## **This role in summary**Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Regional Sales Manager. This role is responsible for the Midwestern region (MI, IN, OH, WV, IL, WI, MN, IA, MO, ND, SD, NE, KS).The Sales Manager for Commercial Laundry is responsible for developing and executing specific growth strategies. As an owner of a designated region within the business unit, this individual will need to grow revenue, share, and volume with commercial laundry distributors and route operators. This individual will work across multiple functions within a unique business unit within Whirlpool Corporation.## **Your responsibilities will include*** Developing a distribution plan for the region, with individual strategies per customer, territory and segment* Knowledge or experience in all three segments in the industry (Vended/Coin, OPL and Multihousing/Route)* Developing/sustaining key relationships with existing and potential new customers* Creating a go-to-market plan across touchpoints to deliver multiple year growth plans* Immerse self in product training and provide product/features to be able to provide in depth sales trainings in market* Collaborate with marketing and brand for successful go-to-market plans* Collaborate with engineering and product development on feature/product feedback and market needs assessment and launches* Be a team player among a North American sales team by sharing best practices, developing insightful ways to win together, and leveraging different experiences* Become a learner and a leader in the laundry trade associations* Willingness to travel for extended periods of time throughout a large region covering multiple states.## **Minimum requirements*** Bachelor’s Degree* 5+ years of sales experience in the commercial laundry industry## **Preferred skills and experiences*** Technical selling experience* Learner mentality* Solution oriented* Strong analytical and negotiation skills* Exceptional communicator with impeccable interpersonal skills* Insatiable appetite to meet and exceed revenue, profit, and volume goals* Self-starter with the ability to develop and drive sales strategy* Dynamic motivator/leader* Strong driver of change* Solid knowledge of professional sales process and insights-driven selling* Passion for product knowledge* Strong familiarity with multi housing, vended and OPL segments* In-depth intelligence of the industry## **What we offer**, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness &;; educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).Whirlpool’s Ways of Working:Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. Weoffer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important atwork and at home, including:* Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.* Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.* Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.#LI-NZ2Years of experience* Less than 2 years* 2 - 4 years* 4 - 8 years* 8+ yearsTop skillsAccount ManagementBusiness Development1. Area Sales Manager2. Sales Manager3. Regional Service Manager4. Regional Sales Manager5. National Sales ManagerData Privacy AgreementYou acknowledge you have reviewed our . We will automatically create a candidate profile for you using information in your CV. We may supplement your profile from publicly available business networks, like LinkedIn. We use matching algorithms to recommend positions to you or to highlight your application for recruiters with open positions suited to your skills. However, you are free to manually search and apply for all available positions. By submitting your CV, you consent to receive communications about current and future roles that we think you may be interested in, even after an unsuccessful application. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our for more information about your privacy rights. #J-18808-Ljbffr