Maryland City, Maryland · USFull-time1 month ago
About the role
Territory Manager/Sales Representative
Territory: Mid Atlantic (REMOTE)
Compensation: $100,000–$125,000+. Add in commissions, and you could be looking at $150K-200K OTE!
About the Opportunity:
The People Placers are proud to partner with a leading U.S. manufacturer of structural steel storage systems and material handling solutions. Our client is recognized for engineering excellence, top-tier American manufacturing, and its ability to deliver custom-designed systems that help industrial and warehouse customers enhance efficiency, safety, and space utilization.
They are seeking a driven and technically minded Outside Sales Representative to support growth on the West Coast. This role is ideal for a motivated sales professional who enjoys developing relationships, identifying customer needs, and delivering innovative, engineered solutions.
Position Objectives:
• Develop a thorough understanding of assigned product lines, including engineered storage and racking systems.
• Act as a knowledgeable and reliable point of contact for customers, providing expert technical and sales support.
• Build and expand the customer base through strategic prospecting and solution-oriented selling.
• Achieve established sales and margin targets aligned with company objectives.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify new business opportunities.
• Deliver product and sales training to distribution partners as requested.
• Collaborate closely with regional sales management and product specialists to strengthen market presence across Mid Atlantic.
Key Responsibilities
• Present products and services effectively, clearly articulating value and overcoming objections to close sales.
• Assess customer challenges and develop tailored solutions that align with their operational goals.
• Provide timely responses to customer inquiries, including pricing, technical details, and marketing support.
• Offer creative strategies to distribution partners to promote assigned product lines.
• Manage new and existing opportunities through CRM tools, maintaining accurate pipeline data and sales reporting.
• Provide monthly updates on sales performance relative to targets.
• Maintain required margin levels and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Build strong relationships with key decision-makers at both distribution and end-user accounts.
• Serve as the main liaison for customers, ensuring satisfaction, retention, and long-term account growth.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent commercial training.
• Minimum of 2 years of outside sales experience within industrial, warehouse automation, or material handling markets.
Technical & Professional Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
• Strong sales and negotiation skills with the ability to manage the full sales cycle.
• Basic technical understanding of engineered or industrial products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex solutions clearly.
Personal Attributes
• Self-starter with a high level of initiative and drive to succeed.
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Team-oriented with strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Confident, persuasive, and customer-focused with strong problem-solving ability.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
• Are you currently selling to end users?
Education:
• Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
• B2B sales: 3 years (Preferred)
• material handling material sales: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
• drivers license (Required)
Willingness to travel:
• 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Territory: Mid Atlantic (REMOTE)
Compensation: $100,000–$125,000+. Add in commissions, and you could be looking at $150K-200K OTE!
About the Opportunity:
The People Placers are proud to partner with a leading U.S. manufacturer of structural steel storage systems and material handling solutions. Our client is recognized for engineering excellence, top-tier American manufacturing, and its ability to deliver custom-designed systems that help industrial and warehouse customers enhance efficiency, safety, and space utilization.
They are seeking a driven and technically minded Outside Sales Representative to support growth on the West Coast. This role is ideal for a motivated sales professional who enjoys developing relationships, identifying customer needs, and delivering innovative, engineered solutions.
Position Objectives:
• Develop a thorough understanding of assigned product lines, including engineered storage and racking systems.
• Act as a knowledgeable and reliable point of contact for customers, providing expert technical and sales support.
• Build and expand the customer base through strategic prospecting and solution-oriented selling.
• Achieve established sales and margin targets aligned with company objectives.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify new business opportunities.
• Deliver product and sales training to distribution partners as requested.
• Collaborate closely with regional sales management and product specialists to strengthen market presence across Mid Atlantic.
Key Responsibilities
• Present products and services effectively, clearly articulating value and overcoming objections to close sales.
• Assess customer challenges and develop tailored solutions that align with their operational goals.
• Provide timely responses to customer inquiries, including pricing, technical details, and marketing support.
• Offer creative strategies to distribution partners to promote assigned product lines.
• Manage new and existing opportunities through CRM tools, maintaining accurate pipeline data and sales reporting.
• Provide monthly updates on sales performance relative to targets.
• Maintain required margin levels and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Build strong relationships with key decision-makers at both distribution and end-user accounts.
• Serve as the main liaison for customers, ensuring satisfaction, retention, and long-term account growth.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent commercial training.
• Minimum of 2 years of outside sales experience within industrial, warehouse automation, or material handling markets.
Technical & Professional Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
• Strong sales and negotiation skills with the ability to manage the full sales cycle.
• Basic technical understanding of engineered or industrial products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex solutions clearly.
Personal Attributes
• Self-starter with a high level of initiative and drive to succeed.
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Team-oriented with strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Confident, persuasive, and customer-focused with strong problem-solving ability.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
• Are you currently selling to end users?
Education:
• Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
• B2B sales: 3 years (Preferred)
• material handling material sales: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
• drivers license (Required)
Willingness to travel:
• 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
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