District Sales Manager

Summary of job contents

The District Sales Manager- Southeastern US will be responsible for growing the education development business in the industrial automation field.

Key accountabilities

• Drives Education business development with our Dealer Network in the northeastern quadrant part of US.
• Responsible for achieving sales targets and other metrics by developing opportunities with the dealers in the district through various activities.
• High level customer presentations, market research, coaching and aligning with state and regional educational initiatives.
• Target markets include: Secondary and Post-secondary Educational Institutions, State workforce development and Department of Education.
• This person must possess the ability to develop and implement a strategic sales plan, manage sales pipeline, and coordinate sales support activities relative to mission of Festo Didactic.

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Engineering field).
• At least 10 years of sales/sales management experience - preferably in educational field.
• Experience in channel sales management - preferably in educational field.
• Knowledge of the industrial, technical, and workforce development education sector is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with official/governmental institutions is a plus

Benefits:

Festo Corporation offers a robust benefits package, which is designed to help employees and their dependents stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. This is just one way we strive to provide employees with a rewarding workplace. As an effort to keep pace with healthcare trends, Festo Corporation is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to its employees which includes...Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Programs, Short-term and Long-term disability, 401k, Pet Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid time off, Educational assistance and many more.

Festo is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the best way to attract and retain a diverse workforce is to encourage a culture of inclusion within our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.