West Region OEM Sales Director

Regional Sales DirectorThe Regional Sales Director will manage the activities of the west region toward achieving sales, profit and growth goals while continually improving quality and customer serve levels within the group. One will be responsible for the strategic management of regional sales resources to achieve sales/orders, market share, price, product mix and financial metrics established by product divisions, operating divisions and sales leadership.The West Regional Sales Director will be responsible for defining, leading and managing comprehensive sales initiatives & programs affecting the organization and its key stakeholders (customers, distributors, partners, employees, and trade and business media). You will work effectively with customer and channel partners while maintaining relationships with the key decision makers.In this function you will:Act as a sales and marketing agent in conjunction with sales and operations management to ensure top line sales objectives are met; be responsible for providing strategy to identify and develop prospective new customers, keep current trends and significant issues providing direction for the strategic planning process, ensure the region maintains effective relationships with and service to customersReview monthly forecasts with accuracy to ensure the region meets these numbers on a monthly basis; oversee efficient execution / ability to execute to sales quotes, cost control, leveraging subcontractors, managing receivables (works with credit department, resolves terms & condition issues with the contracts department, work with collections) and turn of backlog and projectsEnsure an effective and skilled staff through recruiting, assessment of talent (find gaps and follow action plans to fill gaps), training & development, goal setting, communications, performance appraisal, and conformance to applicable company policies and standardProvide leadership and direction to ensure professional growth for employees and retention within the regionMaintain budgetary responsibility for the territory; manages sales teams throughout assigned region to ensure the effective allocation of company resources and assetsAdvise senior management of customer and competitive developments that impact sales growth and profitability and recommends strategies and decision options to counteract market pressuresWork closely with product divisions to implement strategies focused on the geographic, customer, industry and market needsQualificationsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an accredited institutionMinimum 12 years of progressive sales or marketing experience within the electrical industryMinimum 4 years of experience as a leader of peoplePossess a valid driver's licensePreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a technical field or an MBA from an accredited institutionDirect sales experience in the electrical industryPrior P&L experienceExperience working with manufacturer reps and distribution/channel partnersSkillsPosition Criteria:Possess excellent communication skillsStrong organizational skillsMust be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the futureStrong people of management skills, talent selection/recruitment, an ability to manage conflict & leadership skillsAbility to provide develop opportunities for employeesTeam player who actively contributes to the group's successStrong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and balance workloadAbility to multitaskAbility to travel up to 25%