Regional Sales Manager

Phoenix Contact
San Jose, California
Full Time
Posted October 28, 2025
$150k - $190k
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Job Description

This role involves developing and executing regional sales and marketing strategies to drive revenue growth, leading and coaching a high-performance sales team, building key customer relationships, and managing distributor channels within California and Nevada for industrial automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement regional sales and marketing strategies to achieve growth objectives.
  • Lead and oversee the sales team and distribution partners to ensure effective plan execution.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key accounts and distribution channels.
  • Recruit, develop, coach, and evaluate high-performing sales personnel.
  • Forecast, report, and analyze sales performance and KPIs to the Regional Sales Director.
  • Manage sales promotion activities such as trade shows, seminars, and customer events.
  • Utilize CRM tools for planning, reporting, and tracking sales activities.
  • Maintain expertise in Phoenix Contact products and solutions, especially industrial control and automation.
  • Review and optimize distributor channel support and regional business efficiencies.
  • Participate in industry associations and regional activities to promote the company's presence.

Requirements

  • Reside within the territory location of California and Nevada and be able to travel via airplane and operate an automobile for up to six hours at a time, including overnight travel of 35-50% as required by assigned territories.
  • Have a valid driver’s license and be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds (samples, demos, literature).
  • Hold a four-year degree; an engineering discipline is preferred.
  • Have 5-7 years of outside sales experience.
  • Experience working with industrial and automation distributors.
  • Experience with a customer relationship management (CRM) software package.
  • Demonstrate outstanding communication skills in written, verbal, and listening formats.
  • Be action-oriented and an agent for positive change, with a customer-focused approach.
  • Possess personal integrity and maturity.
  • Be self-motivated with the ability to learn and adapt quickly.
  • Be an innovator with the ability to be creative when faced with challenges.
  • Have strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Proficient with Windows-based applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrate initiative by understanding what actions need to be taken and completing the required tasks while seeking the perspective of others as required.
  • Take responsibility for own mistakes and not blame others, and fulfill commitments.
  • Work as a team player to influence within the business and express gratitude and appreciation to others who provide information, assistance, or support.
  • Handle change effectively through lifelong learning and being open-minded and curious in the face of new challenges.
  • Be able to travel overnight 35-50% as required by assigned territories.
  • Comply with company dress code guidelines.
  • Maintain punctuality in all areas and report expenses, activity, and major regional opportunities timely, not exceeding two weeks.
  • Maintain regular and on-time attendance.
  • Be able to develop and maintain a working knowledge of all Phoenix Contact products, especially Industrial Control Cabinet and Automation solutions.
  • Perform detailed performance reviews of all direct reports.
  • Build and maintain relationships at key accounts and distribution channel locations, leading coordination of all sales and marketing activities related to accounts, personnel, distributors, and representatives within the assigned region.

Benefits & Perks

Base salary 150,000 - 190,000 with location adjustment
Bonus plan
Auto allowance
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401k matching
Generous time off package
16 weeks fully paid maternity leave
10 weeks fully paid paternity leave
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Tuition assistance

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