Regional Sales Manager Midwest Central

Hermle Usa•Franklin, WI

About The Position

Who we are: HERMLE USA, Inc., located in Franklin, Wisconsin is the North American Headquarters of Maschinenfabrik Berthold HERMLE AG, Gosheim, Germany and provides North America's leading manufacturers with the finest high precision machining centers and world-class technical customer support. Our employees are the most important asset and the backbone of HERMLE USA! Without the people in our organization we would sell nothing but machines and wouldn't be able to satisfy and even exceed our customer's expectations. We are always looking for committed team members with the necessary drive and integrity to provide world class service to our customers. Respect is the foundation of a united workforce and therefore we value open, professional and friendly communication internally as well as with our customers and partners worldwide! What we are looking for: Individuals that are friendly and genuinely care about the happiness of the people around them. Someone that has a can-do attitude and asks, "what else can I do?", a real team player who provides – and values – honest improvement-oriented feedback. We need people that take accountability for their actions and pride in their work.

Requirements

At least ten years of sales experience within the high-end machine tool industry
Graduate engineer (mechanical or electrical) or equal work-related experience with profound knowledge in the machine tool industry
Negotiation skills and results driven thinking
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Customer satisfaction, focus oriented thinking
Proven record in successfully selling high end machine tools in competitive markets
Microsoft Office knowledge is mandatory

Nice To Haves

Several years of sales organization management
Preferred locations: Northern Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky

Responsibilities

Actively develop new business in assigned regions and implement measures to exploit market potential
Manage existing customers
Competently support customers and Sales Reps / distributors in technical questions and applications
Independently negotiate with customers and Sales Reps / distributors within corporate guidelines
Meet sales / profit targets
Extensive business travel to promote Hermle products to customers in designated area
Periodic overseas travel to Germany for training, maintaining product knowledge and customer visits
Attendance at trade shows and open houses
Self-motivating home office-based working
Performs other duties as assigned