Regional Sales Manager
Los Angeles, CA, United States
We are The Pump People! National Pump Company is a Glendale, AZ headquartered manufacturer of a complete line of vertical line shaft turbine and submersible pumps for the municipal, residential, petroleum, agricultural, and industrial commercial markets. We have five (5) additional build and service locations throughout the United States to meet the needs of our customers.
The regional sales manager is an outside sales position responsible for promoting the company's products and services and for building relationships with new and existing accounts. The main focus is to help National Pump Company customers succeed while achieving sales and profit goals established by the company. This position often requires working non-traditional hours (evening, weekends and holidays) in order to successfully meet customers' needs. The territory for this position is the west coast. Candidates do not have to live in Los Angles area to be considered for this position, but the west coast is preferred. The territory will include California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada and western Canada.
Essential Functions and Basic Duties
Answer customer technical questions about products, prices, availability, and product uses.
Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel.
Prepare sales quotes and technical support, processing credits and pick-up requests.
Assist with planning and scheduling orders received to ensure timely delivery goals are met.
Travel to visit existing and potential customer locations, conventions, company meetings, training etc.
Review and analyze daily and weekly reports for special order requests, customer bid files, and sales/profit margin data.
Prepare sales budgets and reports, maintain sales records, reporting of results, opportunities and needs to ensure the success within the region.
Additional duties and/or projects as assigned.
Education/Certification
Associates degree or equivalent in related field; or comparable supervisory/management work experience (5+ years) in the pump industry.
English/Spanish Bilingual, Preferred
Active Driver's License
Experience, Knowledge, and Skill
Strong computer skills (SharePoint, Office365, ERP).
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Problem analysis and problem-solving.
Attention to detail and accuracy a must.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize in deadline driven environment.
Technical ability to apply customer requirements on pump applications.
Strong knowledge of vertical pumps/components (5+ years).
Experience generate and maintaining relationships with sales leads
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Physical Activities and Requirements of this Position
Regular requirement to speak and hear in a warehouse environment.
Regular use of machining equipment, computer, phone, copier, printer and multiple software applications.
There will be frequent standing, walking, reaching, lifting, and bending.
Regular lifting and/or moving objects up to 50 pounds, subject to warehouse environment and extreme temperatures.
Ability to wear applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Eye, Hearing, and other PPE as designated by the company or customer).
Working Conditions
Home Office
Onsite warehouse and other facilities.
Travel up to 80%
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