Regional Sales Manager - Central Plains
About The Position
Seco Tools is hiring a Regional Sales Manager to lead a high-performing team across the Central Plains Region, covering Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Iowa. The region includes industrial markets such as aerospace and defense, precision machining, advanced manufacturing, transportation, energy, and general engineering. This is a remote role requiring the manager to live within the territory and be positioned to support customers and business activities across the region. The role requires 50% or more travel. The Regional Sales Manager will guide a team of 5–6 professionals and develop territory growth strategies. The manager will lead direct reports who sustain and expand distributor and end-user relationships to drive revenue and profitability. The role involves engagement with customers across a broad range of manufacturing and industrial sectors, translating company strategy into team actions, and working cross-functionally to deliver a unified customer experience. The position calls for a sales leader with manufacturing-industry experience, a record of regional growth, and experience managing geographically dispersed teams. The manager is expected to coach and develop employees, manage performance and opportunities using CRM and other digital tools, and model Seco Tools’ values and Code of Conduct.
Requirements
- Experience as a sales leader in a manufacturing industry.
- At least 3 years of experience in a people-leadership role.
- Proven success managing geographically dispersed teams and achieving regional growth targets.
- Skills in coaching, performance management, and talent development.
- Must live within the region of responsibility.
- Strong understanding of CRM systems, analytics, and digital engagement tools.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% within the region.
- Understanding of metal-cutting applications, including milling, turning, and drilling, and how tooling affects productivity and cost.
Nice To Haves
- 5–7 years of experience in industrial, machining, or metal-cutting sales preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of 5–6 sales professionals across the Central Plains Region.
- Develop territory growth strategies and align team goals with Seco’s Sales Blueprint and Initiative 2030 priorities.
- Lead direct reports in sustaining and expanding distributor and end-user relationships.
- Drive regional revenue, profitability, and growth through targeted key account strategies and channel development.
- Coach employees through clear direction, feedback, performance management, and ongoing talent development.
- Manage sales performance, pipeline accuracy, and opportunity identification, qualification, and conversion using CRM tools.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations to provide a unified customer experience.
- Apply customer-focused solutions and create value for customers across the region.
- Model Seco’s values and Code of Conduct, including integrity, curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and performance-based incentives.
- 401(k) with up to 8% matching.
- 11 paid holidays and generous PTO.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid volunteer time.
- Company car, laptop, iPad, and phone.
- Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
- IncentFit wellness rewards.
- $2,000 employee referral bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
