Regional Sales Manager

General Qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication skills utilizing the English language Good attention to detail with timely follow-up skills Professional appearance and behavior Solid organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office with proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple assignments simultaneously Effective time management skills Meet appropriate deadlines, be responsive and accessible Accurate and results oriented. Commitment to providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers High mechanical aptitude with the ability to quickly grasp technical information.   Specific Demonstrated Capabilities: Proven and progressive sales success with the ability to Ability to negotiate effectively Ability to build solid professional relationships Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook   Interpersonal Skills: “Hunter” mentality with solid closing skills Demonstrates a sense of urgency Solid presentation skills with the keen ability to read the audience and tailor presentation to meet its needs. Solid individual contributor who functions equally well as a member of a Team Ability to adapt to a variety of personalities, situations and requirements   Educational and Experience Requirements: Minimum of five years previous outside sales experience required Minimum of three years supervisory or managerial experience required Four- year college degree preferred High School diploma or equivalent required Industrial or B2B sales experience preferred Filtration knowledge preferred   Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing   Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; utilize ladders with a weight capacity of 250 lbs. or less, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.   Work Environment: Office and various customer locations   Travel Requirements:  Significant travel will be required as determined by territory and branch needs.