MILLER District Sales Manager - Welding

Job Description:Are you enthusiastic about welding and eager to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our valued customers? ?Join our team at ITW Welding and immerse yourself in a dynamic and inclusive environment that values collaboration, innovation, and customer satisfaction. As a Welding District Sales Manager, you'll have the chance to showcase your technical expertise while fostering relationships that drive growth across our diverse welding portfolio.We're looking for a driven, relationship-focused District Sales ManagerWelding to help grow our commercial and industrial business, covering the territories of Northern Alabama and Northern Mississippi. In this role, you'll lead efforts to build strong channel & end-user partnerships, develop new business, and provide technical support to customers.How you will Make an Impact:New Business DevelopmentLead business growth with a strong focus on four key areas:Revenue Generation: Identify and pursue new business opportunitiesSales Process & Planning: Use a structured approach to move opportunities forwardTerritory Expertise: Become a go-to expert for customers and partners in your regionSustainable Differentiation: Highlight what sets us apart to win long-term businessGrow and Defend with Strategic ThinkingSupport sustainable business success through:Strategic Collaboration: Work with distributors and customers to uncover growth opportunitiesKey Account Retention: Build strong, lasting relationships with key accountsDistributor Engagement: Engage with distribution partners to align goals and drive resultsTerritory ManagementEffectively manage the region with a focus on:Distributor Channel Advocacy: Represent and support distribution partnersTalent Development: Contribute to team learning and knowledge sharingPresentation Skills: Deliver clear and impactful product demos and discussionsCommunication: Keep all stakeholders informed and alignedProject Management: Stay organized and results-focused in all aspects of your workWhat you need to do to be successful in this roleProvide product training and business support to distribution partnersDevelop and manage account plans for strategic customersCollaborate with internal specialists to provide tailored technical solutionsTrack and manage sales opportunities using a CRM systemHost or support product demonstrations and trials for customersActively contribute to a high-functioning, collaborative team environmentStrong technical aptitude-welding or industrial equipment experience a plusProven ability to build account plans, manage sales pipelines, and convert leadsEffective communicator with strong interpersonal and presentation skillsExcellent organizational and time management abilitiesProficient with Microsoft Office and CRM softwareQualificationsCertificate, Associate, or bachelor's degree in a Technical or Business discipline preferredMinimum 3 years of experience in sales, preferably with technical or industrial products requiredFamiliarity with distribution channels or indirect sales models requiredStrong technical aptitude-welding or industrial equipment experience a plusProven ability to build account plans, manage sales pipelines, and convert leadsEffective communicator with strong interpersonal and presentation skillsExcellent organizational and time management abilitiesProficient with Microsoft Office and CRM softwareWillingness to travel overnight up to 50% of the timeWhy ITW Welding?Here's what we offer to help you build the future you want:Generous Retirement Benefits - 401(k) match PLUS an additional retirement contribution to help you plan for the future.Paid Time Off - 11 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and vacation time to take time for what matters.Company-Paid Insurance - Life, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance to give you peace of mind.Family-Friendly Benefits - 4 weeks of paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement to support your family journey.Education Assistance - tuition reimbursement because we believe in investing in your personal and professional development.At ITW Welding, we're not just a place to work - we're a community that empowers you to grow and make a real impact. Join us and build a career that makes a difference!Company DescriptionComprised of a market-leading portfolio of best-in-class brands, the businesses of ITW Welding work together to provide premium performance delivered through a breadth of solutions encompassing welding, cutting, consumables, and accessories.? ITW Welding North America represents Miller Electric Welding Equipment, Safety & Accessories, Hobart Filler Metals, and Bernard / Tregaskiss MIG Guns.Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by?Illinois Tool Works (http://www.itw.com/) ?(NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, "The Power of Blue," is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.