Central US Area Sales Manager

Freudenberg Group

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Area Sales Manager will be responsible for managing sales within the Central US region, specifically in Oklahoma, Colorado, Kansas, or Arkansas. This role involves regular visits to existing customers, prospecting for new business, making product recommendations, and developing a sales opportunity pipeline. The position requires strong communication and computer skills, the ability to work independently from a home-based office, and effective time management. The Freudenberg Group is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years previous experience in the sale of lubricants, mechanical equipment or technical/industrial sales.
• Ability to travel regularly within the assigned territory.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills including Windows, MS Office, CRM, PowerPoint and Email.
• Ability to work independently from a home-based office.
• Self-starter with effective time management and exceptional organizational skills.
• Able to cooperate and support other members of the Klüber Group as required.

Responsibilities

• Regular visits to existing A & B Customers to maintain current business (every 4-6 weeks on average).
• Continuous territory prospecting to develop new customer targets within the target market segments that will grow the overall customer base.
• Make product recommendations for customers utilizing internal resources as needed to ensure proper information is provided to the customer.
• Offer additional technical assistance as required.
• Develop, maintain and grow a Sales Opportunity Pipeline, which should include projects in all stages of the sales cycle.
• Maintain efficient, written call reports utilizing the company CRM system that detail all customer visits and interactions.
• Provide key weekly highlights to Regional Management each week for inclusion in the weekly sales report.
• Attend Trade Shows, Group Sales Meetings and Additional Training Opportunities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees