District Sales Manager - North Carolina/Virginia (Remote)

Emerson•Florham Park, NC

4d•Remote

About The Position

Emerson is seeking a Sales professional for an exciting opportunity to grow within the company. This is a remote-based role covering North Carolina and Virginia, ideally for a candidate living in Charlotte NC, Raleigh NC, Greensboro NC, Roanoke VA, or Richmond VA. The District Sales Manager (DSM) will be responsible for leading and growing an established territory focused on Factory Automation customers and channel partners. The role is part of Emerson's Fluid Motion Control (FLMC) Salesforce, with a focus on core Factory Automation portfolio brands including Aventics, Numatics, and ASCO.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent industrial sales experience.
A minimum of 2 years of related sales experience.
Technical proficiency with the ability to understand technical issues and troubleshoot problems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal & negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport, establish trust and close deals.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Word, Excel and Power Point.
The ability to successfully work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Valid U.S. driver's license.
Willingness and ability to travel 25% - 35%.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a technical field
Salesforce experience
Automation sales experience
Mechanical, electrical, or fluid power technical aptitude

Responsibilities

Develop and implement effective sales strategies and plans to exceed sales targets within the assigned territory.
Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities and market trends and capitalize on them to drive revenue growth.
Build and maintain a sales pipeline, with a consistent focus on new customer acquisition, opportunity creation and closure.
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to stay ahead of the competition.
Actively engage channel partners with a focus on sales and market share growth; hold them accountable to sales targets, activity levels, and joint business development plans.
Maintain strong relationships with existing key customers.
Understand customer needs, provide technical expertise, and offer solutions that align with their requirements.
Address customer concerns and issues promptly, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
Prepare regular sales reports, including sales activity, customer feedback, and Factory Automation market trends analysis.
Provide accurate sales forecasts and participate in the annual budgeting process.
Stay up to date with industry trends, market developments, and emerging technologies related to the (FLMC).
Collaborate with the FA Business Manager to align new product development with evolving market needs and technological demands.
Develop a deep understanding of (FLMC) product portfolio supporting Industrial Automation Industries such as Packing, Automotive, Specialty Machinery, etc.
Conduct product presentations and demonstrations to customers, showcasing the value proposition of Emerson's products and solutions.