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Superior Essex Communications

Regional Sales Manager

Superior Essex Communications, Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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Superior Essex is committed to providing innovative solutions in the telecommunications industry, focusing on quality and customer satisfaction.

About the Role The Regional Sales Manager plans, maintains, and manages Superior Essex’ sales in the Central US territory. This individual is responsible for management of sales to distribution, distribution sales to contractors and end users, independent sales representative organizations. This individual will also be involved in the execution of technical specification activities to increase the brand image and brand identity for all Superior Essex products. The individual will accomplish this through targeted customer calls, technical presentations, speaking engagements, and partner activities and support.

Responsibilities

Involvement in development and implementation of Distributor, Representation and Contractor Programs such as:

Training

Joint sales calls with Reps and Distribution

Maintenance of company Database

Program Updates

Conduct training as needed/required

Serve as Superior Essex contact for assigned end users

Establish relationship with contractors and distributors

Provide feedback to Product Management regarding new business opportunities and help with efforts to justify new investments

Individuals will coordinate their efforts with other Superior Essex RSM’s, NAM’s and Specification Engineers, and manufacturers’ representatives in their area of responsibility through:

Joint calls

Seminars

Training

Communicate with Marketing regarding competitive environment and product enhancements as required

Gain insight into customers' internal corporate initiatives and respond with suggestions for programs and tools positively differentiating Superior Essex from the competition

In an effort to assist in measuring performance, the employee shall meet the following objectives:

Follow-up on leads/new contacts and establish a relationship with end users, contractors, and distribution in territory.

Update projects and accounts in CRM tool on a weekly basis

Via a conference call or face-to-face meeting, discuss accounts, targets, and opportunities with each manufacturer’s representative firm on a bi-weekly basis.

Work jointly with BSS team, NAM’s, Public Network and Government sales group to target opportunities.

Meet assigned sales objectives in target product lines on an annual basis.

Qualifications

BS/BA and/or a minimum of 10 years relevant telecom industry experience.

Current familiarity and contacts in the designated territory is required as the candidate will be responsible for developing opportunities.

Experience in Distribution, Manufacturing, or Installation preferred.

Required Skills

Datacom market knowledge

Superior communication (written and verbal) talents, presentation, and negotiation skills

Technical comprehension of the properties and standards (fiber and copper) for Enterprise Cabling Market.

Requires ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from top management, clients, and customers

Candidate must possess the ability to derive an optimal solution in an environment containing conflicting or limited product requirements and performance characteristics

Preferred Skills

BICSI RCDD certification preferred

Superior Essex is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

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