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Regional Sales Manager

Hengli America, Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States, 60440

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Company Description

Hengli America Corporation (www.henglihydraulics.com) is a subsidiary of Jiangsu Hengli Hydraulic Co. Ltd., a world class manufacturer of hydraulic components and hydraulic system integrator located in Changzhou China approximately 3 hours from Shanghai.

Hengli’s brand is recognized globally as a superior supplier in earthmoving and construction, mining, lift, aerial work platform, marine and offshore, and the oil and gas markets. We produce customized hydraulic cylinders, industrial hydraulic valves, mobile valves, piston pumps and motors, and various pneumatic products. Hengli America is in the greater Chicago area and is rapidly growing in the areas of product research and development, application development, manufacturing, and customer service.

Summary Of Position The Regional Sales Manager is focused on both the strategic and tactical development of the assigned territory (east coast – primarily Pennsylvania to Florida) of Hengli America. This role is responsible for maintaining current business with distribution partners as well as growing new business. The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for providing customers with custom hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic components, and hydraulic systems. They will work closely with Hengli Distribution partners sales and engineering team to develop solutions as well as with internal team members in for quoting and project. They utilize technical resources within Hengli to further develop technical relationships within customers. A successful person in this role will have a strong sense of entrepreneurship.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

7080% travel required: most domestic, occasionally international

Develops new prospects and accounts, using product knowledge to sell products to distribution partners, as well as analyze needs, advise on hydraulic component purchases, answer technical questions, and recommend solutions to grow potential sales opportunities through educationbased selling

Establishes, develops and manages new leads by various prospecting methods including phone, internet, social media, field sales, as well as exhibits and attendance at trade shows

Maintains and grows current customer relationships

Maintains CRM system of customer files, hydraulic industry notes, and customers market trends

Coordinates (logistics or aftermarket repairs) to exceed customer requirements

Prepare emails, letters, quotes, and orders and sends information to customers and internal colleagues in China headquarters, US, Canada, and Mexico

Contact related companies and ask questions to develop potential sales opportunities from first call to closed sale

Meets with customer to negotiate contract price and terms and conditions of sale

Develops and maintains sales plans within accounts

Observes trends within accounts

Reports on trends within the market, competitors, and developing trends to management and sales teams

Keeps and maintains project price tracking sheets and communicates with accounting to make sure all invoices for payments are correct and up to date

Attends various trade shows, webinars, conference calls, and conferences as needed to keep up to date on projects, products, and industry trends and continuous improvement opportunities

Support other matters are necessary to assist in successful operations of Hengli America

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree preferred, however, an associate degree with a strong background is acceptable

23 years sales experience required

Experience in hydraulics/Fluid power industry is required

Live on the east coast, within the territory required. Carolinas’ preferred

Ability to multitask among job responsibilities

Ability to interact with diverse cultures with sensitivity, flexibility and adaptability

Significant travel time may be required (average 70%) including internationally

Goal focused with a competitive and entrepreneurial spiritStrong ability to create relationships

Entrepreneurial spirit, with a proven track record of growing sales and teams

Clear communication through written and oral mediums

Ability to achieve and exceed sales goals

Fluid Power Certification is a plus

Ability to learn and utilize software to meet goals and support operations

BENEFITS

Competitive Salary

Insurance options include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability plans; 100% employer paid options

Employer paid life insurance

HSA option

Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

Monthly allowances for phone, car, home office use

401(k) match 100% match for 4% salary

Company credit for work expenses

Sales commission opportunity

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