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Do you have previous experience in distribution sales, account management and leading a sales team? Knape & Vogt is looking for a Regional Sales Manager to join our amazing Sales Team! Enjoy excellent pay and incentives at a company where you will be recognized and rewarded!
Company Overview:
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company is a 125-year-old company based in Grand Rapids. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.
What’s In It For You?
- Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more starting Day 1
- Competitive Pay
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 401K with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount Programs
- Sales Incentive Plan
- Bonus and Merit opportunities
What Will You Get To Do:
- Lead the Distribution Sales team to drive profitable sales growth, increase market share and manage account activities
- Manage territory Sales Managers and Independent Rep groups in your assigned region
- Identify business changes due to: technology, culture, economy, competition
- Responsible for P&L performance
- Develop & achieve specific targets for revenue growth, profitability and market share
- Ensure success of the marketing plan through sales efforts to Distribution Channel and key accounts
- Develop and strengthen customer relationships
- Execute promotional sales campaigns to increase product family sales ad exposure
- Prepare and deliver presentations for new products, program and promotions
- Resolve customer service issues and provide solutions
What Will You Bring:
- 3+ years of experience in Distribution Sales, Account Management and leading a team
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or comparable experience
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, Proficiency in at least one CRM platform
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel at least 50% to properly support customer visits, territory oversight, meetings, shows and events
