District Sales Manager - Industrial Replacement

District Sales Manager - Industrial ReplacementLocation: Cleveland, OH United StatesJob Category: SalesFor 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.Gates 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 in remotely in the Ohio area, where you will be responsible for a territory throughout centered Ohio Valley.* You will be responsible for selling Gates Fluid Power product line.* You will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with assigned Distribution and knowledge of key end user accounts in focus markets within assigned geography.* You will work closely with Corporate support roles in providing market intelligence and reports to the Regional Sales Director and/or Regional Sales Manager.**Key responsibilities (to name a few):*** Call on Distributors, Industrial Consumers, and Original Equipment Manufacturing accounts within assigned district.* Be responsible for meeting or exceeding sales budgets and operate within expense guidelines.* Use consultative selling approach and can properly design, recommend, and apply products to meet customer needs.* Responsible for growth and account management and end market expertise for Distribution, OEMs, and Industrial Consumer account development within the assigned area.* Consistently demonstrates the ability to build strong customer relationships through proper design and application of products and services and solving customer problems.* Sales Results are measured by the accomplishment of market segment sales objectives and customer satisfaction measurements. District sales are tracked by unit and dollars sales and compared previous year sales, budget, and forecasts* Must be capable of demonstrating time and territory management discipline and be responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously* Products are often custom designed solutions and the DSM is responsible for proper design and application of products that meet customer expectation**ABOUT YOU*** Associates or Bachelor's degree but is not required if you have 3 years of industry specific experience with demonstrated account management skills and expertise in applying products in specific end markets* Demonstrates the ability to develop and execute business planning and track results with the Gates Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software program.* Relocation is not provided* Travel for this position will be 50% with majority being driving* Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship**PAY & BENEFITS*** Full-Time* 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 atFounded 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 your 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.**#LI-RK2**