Open Position

Sales Manager East

East Coast/Mid Atlantic

On behalf of our client, VECOPLAN, we are currently seeking a Sales Manager for their Plastics business segment for the Northeast Region. This is an excellent career opportunity for a motivated high achiever with a track record of sales growth in their region. Experience in selling capital equipment into the plastics manufacturing industry is a must and sales experience with plastics recycling equipment would be highly desired.  Since you will be working from your home office to cover a large multi-state region, you must be a road warrior and hunter, as well as a self-starter who is used to working independently. You will also have to periodically attend the company’s office in Greensboro, NC.  Expected travel time is between 40 and 60%, primarily within the region: PA, OH, VA, WV, KY, TN, NC, MD.

 

COMPANY OVERVIEW

VECOPLAN is an industry pioneer in the development of shredding and recycling technologies for the plastics, wood, paper, and waste industries. The company holds several patents in this industry and was founded over 40 years ago in Germany. In 2000 the company opened its US office in the Greensboro area and has grown consistently over the years.  Company website: https://vecoplan.com/

 

POSITION SUMMARY

In this role, you will be a key part of the US Sales Team covering a large multi-state region: PA, OH, WV, KY, TN, NC, VA, MD.

You will thrive off acquiring new business and servicing/growing existing accounts. By using a consultative sales style, you will provide prospects and existing customers with applicable solutions and keep them up to date on new industry trends.  Reporting to the VP of Sales, you will lead revenue growth in a primarily Direct Sales Channel using a variety of methods to acquire new business. The opportunity for growth within this fast-growing environment is very evident. You will work closely with the VP of Sales, as well as with peer sales managers, the product manager, and other colleagues at the office in NC.

 

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Establish, develop, and maintain strong business relationships with current customers in assigned areas to generate new sales of the company’s product lines.
  • Prospect new customers in the assigned areas who do not have experience with the company’s product lines to increase market share.
  • Stay in touch with developments in the assigned areas to stay aware of any planned expansion by the existing and newly formed customers that will need equipment to facilitate the expansion.
  • Visit the customers within the assigned area to collect the required information to submit to VPS/Headquarters to prepare the quotations for the product lines to be submitted to the customer.
  • Review all quotations with the customers and negotiate the price and terms of the potential sale with guidance from the VPS/Headquarters.
  • Stay abreast of all competitor activity within the assigned area and report the information back to the VPS/Headquarters.
  • Assist in the resolution of customer problems and complaints.
  • Research trends and technical developments through related publications and training sessions to maintain current knowledge of trends and developments that will impact the company’s ability to sell its products in a changing environment.
  • Maintain a high level of technical knowledge of the Group product lines as well as the customer’s application process.
  • Participate in trade shows, industry trade meetings, and other sessions as required.
  • Maintain up-to-date records in the CRM system.
  • Contribute to the development of the sales and cost budget for your territory.

 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

  • Competitive compensation package, base salary plus commissions, as well as excellent benefits.
  • Great career growth opportunity with a growing international company.
  • 2-4 weeks of product training at the company headquarter in NC, plus on-the-job training/peer shadowing.

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years relevant sales experience in a large region/territory.
  • Experience selling capital equipment is a must and experience in selling industrial plastics recycling equipment would be the “icing on the cake”
  • Experience selling direct and through distribution.
  • Self-starter, go-getter, sales hunter, thrives by working independently.
  • Proactive behavior, taking initiative, and seeking continuous improvement.
  • Experience utilizing a CRM, preferably MS Dynamics.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship building skills.
  • Proficient computer skills (MS Office suite)
  • Used to/ability to travel 40-60%, primarily within the region.

 

Compensation: 90-120k

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