We are looking for a highly motivated SALES professional to join our North American sales team. As a Territory Sales Manager, you will sell, promote, and demonstrate the RIDGID and Greenlee lines of tools and equipment. The ideal candidate will reside in the Portland, OR and surrounding metro area.

RIDGID (Elyria, OH) is a global leader in pipe-working tools (threading, pressing, underground inspection, drain cleaning, hand tools, etc); Greenlee (Rockford, IL) is a global leader in electrical tools (hole making, bending, pulling, crimping, hand tools, etc). Both RIDGID and Greenlee are the brand of choice when a job requires purpose-built, durable, and dependable tools that perform in the most fast paced conditions. Similarly, both brands are recognized as industry leaders for incorporating new technology to produce innovative tools for professional tradesmen.

This position reports to the Regional Sales Manager for the West Region. Your job will be to offer outstanding perspectives and insights into the way customers view their business, and align their insights and priorities, while tying those insights back to Emerson Professional Tools’ outstanding product differentiators. You will be able to drive two-way communications and clearly articulate our value proposition and engage the end customer in jointly addressing their business priorities.

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

• Perform field product demonstrations, training, and troubleshooting with end-users and distribution.
• Drive strategic new product sales and solutions to expand markets and share.
• Develop, present, and implement annual business plans to deliver incremental sales growth.
• Develop and lead a monthly/yearly sales forecast.
• Develop and own relationships with both key distributor partners and end-users.
• Be the subject matter expert for products, applications, and pricing programs for your given market.
• Support regional and national organizations through training and special initiative execution.
• Build and supervise merchandising displays at key distributor channel partner locations.

WHO YOU ARE:

You build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations. You identify and seize new opportunities. You build teamwork, allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. You anticipate future trends and implications accurately. You use financial analysis to generate, evaluate, and act on strategic options and opportunities. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks.

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, Industrial Distribution, or other relevant fields; OR a minimum of five (5) years of industry outside sales experience with a consistent track record in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Solid business acumen, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART:

• Five (5) years of proven experience in Sales, Marketing, or technical support for B2B sales
• Experience with distribution channels, with emphasis on industrial, plumbing, and electrical channels
• Proven success in formulating, presenting, executing, and measuring a territory business plan
• Proven track record and successful history of achieving goals and sales targets
• Strong time and territory management skills

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The base salary range for this role is $82,000 - $90,000, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

Included with Employment:

• Quarterly bonus program
• 401K match and benefits package
• Sales Incentive Program opportunity
• Company-leased vehicle to transport demonstration equipment
• Comprehensive product training at factory training centers (Elyria, OH and Rockford, IL)
• Formal mentor and career development planning with Regional Sales Manager
• CRM Application experience a plus

OUR OFFER TO YOU:

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are committed to encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that encourages innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

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