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At Applied Industrial, we offer integrity, inclusion, and career advancement.\nWe are seeking a proven Director/Leader in sales management and sales training to build and oversee a Region for our team. This opportunity has a significant opportunity for personal and financial growth.\nFCX Performance/an Applied Industrial Technologies company is a leading provider of valves, instrumentation, specialty piping, and filtration, serving diverse industries with innovative solutions.\nRole Overview: As the Director/Sales Leader, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our industrial sales team. You will be responsible for managing the sales processes, creating budgets, developing sales plans, and conducting joint calls with the sales team to foster growth and achieve targets. Additionally, you would have responsibility for operations in multiple locations.\nKey Responsibilities:\nSales Strategy: Develop and implement effective sales strategies to penetrate existing markets and explore new opportunities within the industrial sector.\nTeam Leadership: Lead and motivate the industrial sales team to achieve sales targets and exceed customer expectations.\nSales Process Management: Oversee the entire sales process from lead generation to closing deals, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness at every stage.\nBudget Creation: Collaborate with senior management to create annual sales budgets and monitor performance against targets.\nSales Planning: Develop comprehensive sales plans aligned with company objectives,\nCustomer Relationship Management: Cultivate strong relationships with key customers and partners, providing exceptional service and support to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty.\nTraining and Development: Provide ongoing training and development opportunities.\nPerformance Evaluation: Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to the sales team.\nOperations: Manage local managers at multiple locations to ensure operational efficiency for Inside sales, Warehouse and Pipe Fabrication\nWe Seek:\nBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.\nProven track record of success in technical sales, with a focus on industrial products such as valves, instrumentation, filtration, and specialty pipe.\nProven leadership abilities with experience managing sales teams and driving performance.\nWillingness to travel as needed.\nManage and exceed P & L goals from sales, profit margins, territory development and customer development.\nWhy join us?\nThere is a reason Applied Industrial has been named a Best Workplace 20 times. Applied has earned the Outstanding Employer Support award from the US Navy, and we are a GSA approved vendor. You will receive rewards and resources to fulfill you both professionally and personally.\nIn addition to a base pay, bonus plan, expenses and all the benefits you would expect from an industry leader (401K, insurance, time off, employee assistance, etc.) you will also enjoy:\nA LASTING CAREER; Career paths are available.\nProfessional development and training.\nGreat work/life balance.\nJoin a leader in the industrial marketplace! We look forward to learning more about you--Apply Today! #LI-BK1 #LI-Remote\nFounded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.\nApplied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. 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