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<p><span style="font-weight: bold">Regional Sales Manager</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">RSM for Van-Packer</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">A successful Sales Manager excels by consistently increasing market share, developing regional representation, and coaching manufacturers reps to increase sales. They strategically manage their territory, maintaining strong relationships with Fire Marshals, AHJ’s, contractors, and design firms. By collaborating with internal tech and sales teams and staying informed about industry trends, they ensure Van-Packer’s products are well-represented and competitively positioned. Their expertise in NFPA 96 and UL 1978/2221 standards, UL 103/UL 1738 and NFPA 211 combined with their proactive problem-solving and outstanding communication skills, enables them to meet and exceed sales targets, driving significant revenue growth over minimum expectations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">Responsibilities</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Sales Growth</span>:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Increase public knowledge, market share, and overall sales for the Chimney and Grease Duct product lines, focusing primarily on the Rectangular Grease Duct product</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Achieve a minimum of 10% annual sales growth</span></li> <li><br></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Coaching & Lead Generation</span>:</span></p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Coach representatives in finding, developing, and quoting leads in their territories</li> <li>Coach your regional representatives to successfully quoting and closing projects</li> <li>Follow up on all quotes sent to Manufacturing Representatives in your region</li> <li>Coordinate and attend regional sales meetings, trade shows, and Lunch & Learns.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Communication and Reporting</span>:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Address Manufacturing Representative issues promptly and fairly, keeping the Director of Sales informed on any ongoing issues</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Keep up with day-to-day activity in Odoo CRM</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Keep weekly reports on calls, email and daily activity to be submitted to the Director Of Sales.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Update the Odoo CRM daily while on the road</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Communicate travel schedules to the Buda office (HR) and Director of Sales</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Submit weekly expense reports with receipts to the Human Resources/Accounts Payable Department on time</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Ensure proper use and maintenance of company-supplied electronic devices (cell phone, laptop, etc.), prohibiting syncing with personal devices.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Attend weekly RSM meeting to be planned by the Director of Sales</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Communicate frequently with the Director of Sales, Human Resources, and Technical Services Department Manager regarding your schedule and sales efforts</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Plan and conduct a two-day trip to the Buda Factory quarterly, coordinating with the Director of Sales</span><br></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Manufacturer’s Representatives Account Management</span>:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Hire new Manufacturer’s Representatives to gain complete region coverage</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Replace low-performing accounts <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">with</span></span> Director of Sales approval</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Ensure adequate active representation in all states in your region</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Equip representatives with proper tools to sell our KVP products</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Enforce prompt payment of accounts to be within Net30 payment terms</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Discuss ALL representative terminations with the Director of Sale prior to officially terminating a rep</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Industry Education</span>:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Maintain expertise in NFPA 96, UL 2221, and Van-Packer products, as well as competitors' products.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Maintain expertise in NFPA 211, UL 103, UL 1738, UL2561, UL 641, and Van-Packer products, as well as competitors’</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Educate local, regional, and state Fire Marshals, AHJs, building inspectors, fire chiefs, and contractors on UL 2221 and NFPA 96 code compliance</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Assist design firms in writing accurate job specifications</span></li> <li><br></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Discounts and Pricing</span>:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Obtain Director of Sales approval for any necessary discounts over 2%</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Promote Van-Packer’s reputation, quality, speed to deliver, and expertise over discounting</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Marketing and Content Creation</span>:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Assist the Van-Packer Marketing Manager with:</span> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Update and maintain relevant literature</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Write articles for trade magazines</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Create and use PowerPoint presentations for sales calls</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">Qualifications & Skills</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Education</span>:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field. A degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar could be advantageous due to the technical nature of the products</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Experience</span>:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Proven track record in sales management, ideally within the construction, HVAC, or industrial manufacturing sectors</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Experience managing a sales territory in a similar region would be beneficial</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Familiarity with UL 1978/2221 and NFPA 96 codes related to Grease Ducts would be beneficial</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Familiarity with UL 1738, UL 103, UL 2561, UL 641 and NFPA 211 codes related to Chimney Venting would be beneficial</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Understanding of industrial ventilation systems, ductwork, grease duct, and related products</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Familiarity with competitors' products and industry trends</span><br></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Skills</span>:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Experience in leading and motivating a team of Manufacturer’s Representatives or sales professionals</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Ability to make strategic decisions and manage sales targets effectively</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Excellent verbal and written communication skills</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Ability to present technical information clearly and persuasively</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Attention to detail in quote follow-ups, commission calculations, and reporting</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Proficiency in using sales and CRM software to track sales activities and manage customer relationships.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Ability to create and deliver effective presentations using tools like PowerPoint.</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Proven ability to negotiate and close sales deals effectively.</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Experience in managing pricing and discounts within guidelines.</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Strong customer focus with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including Fire Marshals, AHJs, contractors, and design firms.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams such as Inside Sales, Technical Services, and Marketing.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Capability to address and resolve issues promptly, maintaining customer satisfaction and company reputation.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Flexibility to adapt to changes in market conditions, customer needs, and company strategies.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Key Performance Indicator (KPI)</span>:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Travel: 50% of the year <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">required</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">6 rep office visits / job site / etc. per quarter</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">6 presentations with an engineer / contractor per quarter (non-rep established)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Sales goal per/rep tracked and accountable</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">1 testimony & job site visit per quarter</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">Working Conditions</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Full-time (40 hour minimum)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Fully Remote or on-site in Buda, IL</span><br></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">Benefits & Compensation</span></p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Salary, plus commission</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Commission (Calculated and paid out quarterly)</span> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Commission is 0.5% of sales once quarterly sales goal is met (10% growth)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Commission of 1% on all sales above quarterly sales goal</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Commission (paid out at the end of the year)</span> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">If both CVP and KVP reach goals have been met, an additional $10,000.00 bonus will be given.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Full Benefits</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Paid Days Off and Holidays</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Company Vehicle for Travel</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">ESOP member after 1 year</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Insurance and 401k options</span></li> </ul> <br></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">Pay scale: Between $50,000 - $100,000 / depending on experience.</span></p> <p><br><br></p> <p><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><br></span><br></p> <p><br><br></p>

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