Senior Regional Sales Manager
Quaker Houghton · Detroit Metropolitan Area · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
Provide effective leadership, input, and direction to the regional commercial team to develop and execute a strategy to achieve business objectives (sales revenue, margin, SG&A, working capital, P&L, etc.). Work in partnership with the PAM leader and collaborate with key stakeholders across Fluidcare, R&D, Marketing, and Business Development to maintain existing business, identify new revenue streams, and support business case development and implementation.
Responsibilities
- Execute the go-to-market strategy, defining criteria for channel selection, managing channel conflicts, and setting success metrics.
- Ensure appropriate and efficient allocation of direct sales resources and geographic coverage in coordination with regional segment leaders to meet targets aligned with the strategy plan.
- Promote collaboration between sales teams and non-direct partners with technical and product management teams to support product portfolio strategies.
- Consolidate and monitor accurate regional commercial sales revenue forecasts, collect market intelligence, customer feedback, competitor activities, and industry trends as required by the company.
- Implement and drive best practices in sales techniques throughout the department.
- Develop the team in alignment with global development processes, ensuring a talent pipeline exists within the function.
- Ensure compliance with government and customer policies, procedures, and regulations, and ensure CRM utilization and integrity as part of sales performance.
Requirements
- Degree or recognized qualification in Chemistry, Engineering, Sales, or any business-related area.
- Minimum 15+ years of experience in sales, marketing, or business development within relevant industry segments.
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in sales/people management within a multi-regional/cluster role.
Skills and Competencies
- Strategic Thinking
- Results Driven
- Collaboration and Relationship Building
- Leadership and Change Management
- Innovation
- Talent Development
- Business Acumen
- Decision Making
- Analytical and Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- English Proficiency