Regional Sales Manager

ZF Group • Vernon Hills, IL

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About The Position

What you can look forward to as a Regional Sales Manager:
Work with all internal functional teams to achieve customer satisfaction.
Support independent rep agencies with sales calls, information exchange, and product changeovers.
Provide input to assist in planning and product forecasting.
Responsible to create and execute sales forecast and budget.
Provide market intelligence for pricing, market share, and aftermarket trends to maintain competitive market position and communicate pricing to customers.
Responsible for prospecting and new account set up and customer order processing utilizing ERP system.
Represent ZF at trade shows and related industry functions as needed.
50-75% travel required.
Represent the needs of the customer in accordance with ZF company policies.
Provide back-up within department and perform related tasks as needed.
Assist in competitor product changeovers as needed.
Your profile as a Regional Sales Manager:
BA/BS Degree required or equivalent experience.
3+ years customer service or sales experience required, automotive/mechanical aptitude and expertise helpful.
Must possess effective presentation, communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills.
Must be proficient in MS Office Suite.
Why you should choose ZF in Vernon Hills, ILThe expected base compensation for this role is $103,800 - $129,800 Annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
What We Offer:
Annual Incentive Plan
Paid time off
401k Plan
Health Care Benefits
Paid Holidays
A supportive collaborative team environment
A strong diverse culture
Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree required or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years customer service or sales experience required, automotive/mechanical aptitude and expertise helpful.
• Must possess effective presentation, communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills.
• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite.
• 50-75% travel required.

Nice To Haves

• automotive/mechanical aptitude and expertise helpful.

Responsibilities

• Work with all internal functional teams to achieve customer satisfaction.
• Support independent rep agencies with sales calls, information exchange, and product changeovers.
• Provide input to assist in planning and product forecasting.
• Responsible to create and execute sales forecast and budget.
• Provide market intelligence for pricing, market share, and aftermarket trends to maintain competitive market position and communicate pricing to customers.
• Responsible for prospecting and new account set up and customer order processing utilizing ERP system.
• Represent ZF at trade shows and related industry functions as needed.
• Represent the needs of the customer in accordance with ZF company policies.
• Provide back-up within department and perform related tasks as needed.
• Assist in competitor product changeovers as needed.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid time off
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A supportive collaborative team environment
• A strong diverse culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

What This Job Offers

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