Regional Sales Manager - Energy, (IL/IN/MO)

AFL Global • St. Louis, MO

77d • Remote

About The Position

The Regional Sales Manager will be responsible for maximizing sales of AFL’s targeted products and services at assigned Electric Utility accounts in the designated region. This role requires the development and maintenance of strong relationships with key accounts while providing direct sales and implementation support. The Regional Sales Manager will oversee a team of agent representative organizations, coordinate internal support functions, and drive overall sales growth across AFL’s product portfolio within the assigned region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical field.
• 5+ years’ experience selling to Electric Utility or Telecommunications markets.
• Strong knowledge of customer base, distribution channels, and regional market dynamics.
• Understanding of fiber technology and emerging market trends.
• Engineering knowledge and strategic account management skills to support regional growth objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing outside sales agent representative teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Achieve or exceed planned sales levels for targeted accounts and market segments.
• Conduct sales calls to implement strategies developed in collaboration with other Regional Sales Managers.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of AFL’s products, services, and their applications to ensure customers can efficiently utilize them.
• Identify opportunities to drive growth through a deep understanding of customers’ business needs.
• Lead and manage agent representative teams.
• Manage and negotiate customer alliance agreements and contracts with strategic customers.
• Cultivate growth with key distribution partners in the region.
• Train and orient new customer sales organizations as needed.
• Build and strengthen relationships with customers, ensuring smooth communication and support.
• Participate in regional and national trade shows and conferences to maintain and improve customer relationships while identifying new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with Application Engineers, Sales Service Representatives, and Product Line Managers to align efforts and deliver value to customers.
• Provide direction to customer service representatives to meet customer needs efficiently.

Benefits

• Fully remote for Sales Managers
• Flexible time off policy
• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advance with an industry leading company!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior