District Sales Manager-Power Transmission-Houston

District Sales Manager-Power Transmission-HoustonLocation: Houston, TX United StatesJob Category: SalesGates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.**WHAT TO EXPECT**As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located remotely within the designated territory, you will be in charge of selling Gates Power Transmission products throughout the greater Houston area and parts of western Louisianna.* Your goals will include meeting or exceeding an annual sales quota along with achieving specific strategic initiatives which align with higher level organizational goals.* You'll use a consultative selling approach, your technical expertise, and ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with both distributors and end users towards these goals.* You will research customer needs and develop an understanding of their applications, then apply the proper Gates technologies to improve their overall cost of ownership and productivity.* You'll work in collaboration with an amazing group of individuals at Gates, across all business functions.**Key responsibilities (to name a few):*** Develop and execute growth strategies for both existing accounts as well as new prospective customers* Maintain an up-to-date understanding of industry trends and technical developments within our target markets* Timely and accurate utilization of our CRM systems.* Hunter mentality to prospect new business* Manager your own book of business* Communicate clearly and comfortably with all levels of our customer base from maintenance through engineering and the c-suite.* Provide top-quality, Gates customer service for all clients and prospects.* Monitor and communicate competitive activities to identify opportunities and/or countermeasures.**ABOUT YOU**Required:* 5+ years of industrial sales experience.* Must be a self-starter who is motivated to plan and manage customer needs.* Effective use of pre-call planning techniques and territory management.* Excellent oral and written communication skills.* Ability to host training classes to educate distributors and end-users on our product line.* Demonstrated ability in problem solving with special emphasis on closing the sale.* A demonstrable capacity to keep abreast of new technology trends and how they would apply to real world projects.* Proficient within the Microsoft Office Suite.* Travel required for this position is 60% - 80% weekly with limited overnight travel.* Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.Preferred:* Bachelor's Degree* Experience selling Power Transmission products* Experience selling to Industrial Distributors and/or experience working for an Industrial Distributor* Experience with a CRM system, Oracle Sales Cloud is preferredPAY & BENEFITS* Full-Time* Relocation is not provided* Salary + Commission: Sales Incentive Plan (SIP)* Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire* Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued* 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match* Tuition Reimbursement* Learn more about the benefits we provide at www.gateshealth.comFounded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.While we expect the best, we also want to give you the best. That's why at Gates we provide an environment where people can succeed from our policy of 'Dress for your Day' (yes - that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement, to our ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit to learn more.**WORK ENVIRONMENT**At Gates, we believe that we are better together. Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are critical items that are simply better when done together. One of those critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the power of informal conversations and connecting face-to-face with our coworkers.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. All offers of employment for this position will be contingent upon the successful applicant providing proof of vaccination no later than January 4, 2022, or, if later, prior to their start date.For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.#LI-AA2