Territory Manager - Gulf Coast Region

Territory Manager – Gulf Coast Region

Louisiana • Southwest Mississippi • East Texas  — Candidates based in or near Baton Rouge, LA preferred

If you’re a sales professional with a proven record of growth, working with successful manufacturers and their distributor partners, now is the perfect time to work for a globally recognized brand with excellent sales growth potential. Imagine working in a sales position that allows you to exercise your entrepreneurial spirit, solving problems, creating demand at targeted customers, and managing distribution relationships.

Flexco, a leading global manufacturer of conveyor systems, is seeking a self-starter with excellent time management skills for the position of Territory Manager! This role will oversee a Gulf Coast territory that includes Louisiana and southwest Mississippi as well as East Texas. The chosen candidate will be responsible for distribution served business within a wide array of industries.

This is your opportunity to work in an environment where the culture is focused on putting People First, being Better Together, Customer Centered, Forward Thinking and always Committed to Excellence. Flexco has consistently been named to the national list of “Best & Brightest Companies To Work For” by the National Association of Business Resources and to the list of “Chicago’s Top Workplaces” by the Chicago Tribune.

Territory Managers have a variable compensation structure that includes performance-based metrics and goals. The base compensation of this role typically falls around the $100,000.00 mark, with potential to make much more.

What You Will Need

A minimum of 3–5 years of successful outside industrial selling experience with a proven track record is preferred

Material handling or belting industry experience is preferred

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field will be a plus

Must be very autonomous and able to work independently 90% of the time

Comfort working in environments requiring moderate physical effort, including occasionally lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 45 pounds; walking conveyors and belt lines; standing for extended periods; and sitting, kneeling, or working in other positions as needed

May be required to work in confined spaces or at elevated heights

Domestic travel up to 60%, including overnight travel

Full-time residence within the assigned territory; candidates in or near Baton Rouge, LA are preferred.

Valid driver’s license and good driving record required due to regular travel within the assigned territory

Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems

What You Will Be Doing

Represent Flexco with a professional, knowledgeable, and positive attitude

Drive sales growth across industries that use belt conveyors such as mining, aggregate, agriculture, food production, and wood products by engaging users, specifiers, influencers, and buyers, and by identifying new opportunities and markets

Conduct a significant number of in-person end-user calls to maintain contact, provide support, demonstrate products, and deliver productivity-focused solutions

Build lasting end-user and customer relationships that generate demand, deliver value-added solutions for unique application needs, and win new and existing business

Manage a network of distributors within the assigned territory, including joint selling, training, inventory support, and ongoing performance evaluation

Train distributors and customers on Flexco products, installation, troubleshooting, and service

Ensure territory spending drives the greatest possible sales return and remains well-documented and accountable

Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape and serve as a trusted industry authority and go-to source for information, solutions, and products

Manage and update the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database and maintain accurate end-user, distributor, and industry intelligence

Shape territory direction through annual sales and market planning

Support internal Flexco functions such as training, product development, field testing, and market research as required

What Flexco Offers

Flexco is an equal-opportunity employer that offers a generous compensation and benefits package including:

Medical (including Rx), dental, and vision on the first day of employment

401(k) with up to 8% matching funds

Flexibility to work remote once per week, after a training period

12 paid holidays per year

Up to 10 vacation days and 10 personal days

Tuition reimbursement/educational assistance

Life insurance, disability insurance, and more!

How to Apply

Are you interested in joining our team? Please apply via our website, www.flexco.com, by choosing the “Careers” link at the top of the page.