Territory Sales Manager - Chicago/Milwaukee

The Timken Company•Downers Grove, IL

2d•Remote

About The Position

Rollon by Timken designs and manufactures high-performance linear components, actuators, and complete motion systems that power industrial innovation worldwide. With a strong focus on engineered-to-order solutions, we partner with customers to develop customized technologies that solve complex motion challenges and adapt to the evolving needs of modern industry. Our vision is to be the world’s leading linear motion provider for customized product solutions and digital services, committed to a demanding, innovative and sustainable approach. We are committed to continuous improvement, advanced engineering, and long-term partnerships that create measurable value. Rollon solutions are trusted globally across industrial automation, aerospace, medical equipment, material handling, and other critical sectors where performance, efficiency, precision, and reliability are essential. Rollon by Timken is seeking to add a Territory Sales Manager to its Central US team. The Central Territory Sales Manager will drive sales in their assigned territory and assist the Regional Sales Manager when needed on national and cross region initiatives. This position is responsible for developing and executing annual business plans, developing and managing customer relationships within the assigned territory, and represents the company at trade shows. States in this territory are: WI, IL, MN, IA, MS, ND, SD, NE, KS and candidates from any of these states will be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree/Engineering degree preferred
At least 4 years of field industrial sales experience in the automation or linear motion space
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship (no sponsorship is available for this position)
Must be located within 90 mins of a major airport

Responsibilities

Grow sales in the assigned territory
Develops, manages and maintains close, customer-centric relationships
Creates and executes a robust business plan each year
Interfaces with key cross-functional areas, such as Marketing, Engineering, Product Management, and Supply Chain to ensure customer requirements are met
Develop and solicit business from new accounts
Manage High Tech Distributor (HTD) partner business in the sales territory and interface with the HTD sales process
Target key accounts and penetrate them
Plan and organize daily work schedule to call on existing and prospective accounts
Master product information / application knowledge through training and personal efforts
Develop effective sales presentations tailored uniquely to each account
Keep management informed through the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
Manage opportunity list and grow the prospect list
Attend Trade Shows