Regional Sales Manager - South Central

Regional Sales Manager - South Central Region Only

Must live in one of the following states: New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, or Mississippi

We are currently seeking a Regional Sales Manager to join our talented Sales Team.

Are you an expert in leading a team of Independent Sales/Manufacturer Reps? Do you possess an entrepreneurial/hunter spirit, strong leadership, and territory management skills? Do you understand the capital equipment sales process and work best when decision-making must be quick and decisive to enable rapid reaction to market opportunities? Do you have a strong background in boilers, thermal fluid heaters or auxiliary boiler room equipment such as deaerators?

We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Regional Sales Manager to join our sales team. The individual performer will report to the Vice President of Sales & Marketing and will be responsible for leading a high-performance sales team in the expansion of our customer base for both Vapor Power International and Precision Boilers, LLC. Precision Boilers, LLC was acquired by Vapor Power International in 2015. This position is a dual branded role.

Located in Franklin Park, IL a few minutes northwest of Chicago, Vapor Power International, LLC is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of steam generators and thermal fluid heaters. Custom engineered-to- order, their products serve a broad range of markets from food processing to petrochemical applications. Founded in the early 1900’s, Vapor Power has grown from a small supplier of heating products for the railroad industry to one of the most regarded suppliers of specialty equipment for steam generation and process heating.

Located in Morristown, TN 45 minutes northeast of Knoxville, Precision Boilers manufactures industry-leading electric and fuel-fired hot water boilers and steam generators plus a wide range of accessories such as deaerators and blowdown tanks. Founded in 1946, Precision Boilers’ first product was the sump pump. Over the years the company has continued to grow and add new products including the industry recognized High Voltage Jet (HVJ) Electrode Boiler. As a leading employer in the Morristown area, the company maintains a state-of-the-art facility with a well-trained and stable workforce. Precision Boilers is a division of Vapor Power.

Regional Sales Manager Responsibilities:

• Engage with representative network to drive growth in the territory.
• Lead a team of 15-20 independent sales representatives/agencies.
• Coach and develop sales plans with representatives to improve territory market share.
• Expand the customer base by working with sales representatives, build and maintain relationships with key accounts, and identify new customer market opportunities.
• Collaborate with Vice President of Sales and other RSM’s to develop sales strategies and drive market share in all product lines.
• Ownership and accountability of the assigned territory.
• Manage and maintain the reporting of active proposals and overall pipeline.
• Hire independent rep firms in open territories and implement plans to continually assist and drive sales performance.

Regional Sales Manager Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in engineered capital equipment sales.
• Background in boilers, thermal fluid heaters or auxiliary boiler room equipment highly desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Proven track record of successful management of independent manufacturer’s representatives, meeting objectives with new order bookings, profit margin, market penetration, and representative network development.
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.

· Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorships).

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits:

· Bonus eligibility.

· Medical, Dental, and Vision.

· Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.

· 401k with Company Match.

· Paid Time Off.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Vapor Power International, LLC and VPI Precision Boilers, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you enjoy the strategic aspect of leading and developing a sales team and have an entrepreneurial/hunter spirit, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you!