Regional Sales Manager

Regional Sales Manager – Southeast (Industrial / Manufacturing)

📍 Location: South Carolina (Territory: Southeast U.S. – 2–3 States)

💼 Travel: 50–70%

One of our clients, a global industrial manufacturer, is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to drive growth and expand market share across the Southeast U.S.

This is a high-impact, field-based sales role focused on both new business development and key account management within manufacturing environments.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and execute a regional sales strategy to meet and exceed revenue targets
• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts
• Provide technical sales support and product recommendations
• Conduct on-site customer visits, trials, and product demonstrations
• Collaborate with international technical and commercial teams
• Maintain pipeline visibility, forecasting, and CRM updates
• Track market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs
• Represent the company at trade shows and industry events

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of sales experience in:
• Industrial lubricants
• Metalworking fluids
• OR related manufacturing/industrial products
• Fluent in German and English (required)
• Strong understanding of machining and manufacturing processes
• Proven track record of new business development account management
• Ability to work independently and manage a multi-state territory
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

Preferred Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related field
• Experience working with global or cross-functional teams

Key Strengths for Success

• Consultative selling and relationship building
• Technical problem-solving
• Strategic territory planning
• Strong closing ability

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary commission/bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO paid holidays
• Car allowance
• Ongoing training and development