Territory Sales Representative
Automatic Entrances of Wisconsin · Fond du Lac, WI · 6 days ago
On-siteSalesFull-time
Position Overview
Automatic Entrances of Wisconsin is a leading automated door company in Wisconsin, specializing in sectors such as Education, Government, Healthcare, and Transportation & Infrastructure. The Northern Wisconsin territory is poised for growth, encompassing key markets like Green Bay, Appleton, Wausau, Fond Du Lac, and the Eau Claire corridor. The Territory Sales Manager will play a pivotal role in driving growth for this area.
About the Role
The Territory Sales Manager will be responsible for the entire sales process for automatic sliding, swinging, ICU, and ADA-compliant door packages and related service agreements across various sectors in Northern Wisconsin. This includes working closely with general contractors, architects, and facilities managers.
Responsibilities
- Own the full sales cycle for automatic sliding, swinging, ICU, and ADA-compliant door packages and related service agreements across healthcare, education, retail, and industrial clients in Northern Wisconsin
- Prospect and qualify new accounts using Dodge data, GC bid boards, OEM partner networks, and existing relationships with general contractors, architects, and facilities managers
- Prepare quotes, lead pre-bid walkthroughs, negotiate terms, and secure purchase orders
- Maintain a 3x pipeline coverage ratio and achieve a close ratio target through selective, high-quality bidding
- Travel approximately 60% of the time across the Northern Wisconsin territory; field presence with GCs, architects, and end users is a core success driver
- Collaborate with project managers, sales ops, technicians, and OEM partners to ensure flawless delivery and customer satisfaction
- Report weekly to Steve Miller on GM%, pipeline coverage, close rates, and quote volume
- Develop and recover key vertical relationships in healthcare and education, including university accounts that represent significant recapture opportunity
Qualifications
- 3-7+ years of quota-carrying outside sales experience in construction products or building services (examples include door hardware, storefront glazing, overhead doors, access control, HVAC, or security integration)
- Demonstrated success selling to general contractors, architects, or facilities managers through formal bid processes from spec to close
- Self-directed territory management experience - comfortable owning your own calendar, schedule, and pipeline without daily oversight
- Strong drive, competitive energy, and a bias for action; willingness to start early, travel, build relationships, and treat the territory like your own business
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regionally approximately 60% of the time
- Wisconsin-based or willing to relocate; preferred geography includes Green Bay / Appleton, Wausau / Stevens Point, or Eau Claire / Chippewa Falls
Personal Attributes
- Proactive by nature - fills the calendar, builds the pipeline, and does not wait for leads to come in
- Ownership mentality - treats the territory as a personal business and takes full accountability for outcomes
- Coachable and growth-oriented; seeks out training and resources rather than waiting to be developed
- Resilient and self-motivated - comfortable with the grind of field sales and sustained effort over time
- Collaborative with internal teams while operating independently in the field
- Honest, direct, and low-ego; aligns with a culture that values effort and results over seniority
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive base salary and commission plan
- Performance Bonus
- 401(k) with 5% company match
- HSA with company contribution
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- AAADM certification (company-paid)
- Company laptop and phone