Area Sales Manager I, HVAC Residential - REQ # 1555

About the role

The purpose of the Area Sales Manager is to grow market share of Mitsubishi Electric systems by developing and utilizing existing relationships with key distributor personnel and local contractors. This role places an emphasis on acquiring, training, and supporting new or existing Diamond Contractors to drive success in the marketplace and have a positive impact on growth for the contractor, distributor, and METUS.

Responsibilities

• Partner with distributor staff and contractors to execute growth plans while growing the Diamond Contractor Community.
• Further develop partnerships with distributor sales teams, contractors, utility companies and builders as necessary for sales growth.
• Sell the value proposition: Why Mitsubishi in tandem with offering the benefits of Mitsubishi’s broad line of whole home solutions.
• Participate in local professional groups, industry associations, Distributor trade shows and other event functions.
• Administer and conduct sales and applications training, marketing programs, and annual reviews at the contractor and distributor level.
• Assist distribution with inventory reporting and job quoting as needed.
• Develop distributor sales personnel to be proficient in selling/offering Mitsubishi products to residential contractors.
• Develop Residential Market Strategy for the territory using market data.
• Maintain and update all new and existing contractor information in Salesforce.
• Develop proficiency in application and installation methods and techniques for new and existing products.
• Report to Regional Manager monthly on market conditions and activities.
• Work with Commercial BU counterparts as needed to capitalize on sales opportunities for the entire ME US product line.
• Willing to travel up