Regional Sales Manager (Remote - Washington State)

<p><strong><em>Regional Sales Representative - Composites</em></strong></p> <p>As the <em>Regional Sales Representative</em>, you are responsible for all aspects of customer contact and relationships. In this function, you are the technical consultant and problem solver. This position is remote in Washington State, with the ability to come to the Huntersville, NC office.</p> <p>SAERTEX is a family-owned company and the global market leader for manufacturing multiaxial non-crimp fabrics and core materials to produce fiber-reinforced composites. Their product goes into Aerospace, automotive, industrial (oil & gas, pipes, tanks), infrastructure, marine, sporting goods, and wind.</p> <p><strong> What we are looking for</strong></p> <ul> <li>3+ years of experience in the composites industry and/or industrial manufacturing environment</li> <li>Experience in technical sales and consultative sales approach</li> <li>Able to prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets</li> <li>Monitor and maintain customer satisfaction, inventory needs and cross-selling opportunities</li> <li>Able to build and maintain strategic relationships with customers, suppliers and internal team by adding value as a technical resource and solutions provider</li> <li>Effectively communicates and negotiates complex sales contracts with customers</li> <li>Educates customers on new products and product enhancements, articulates and presents product features and benefits</li> <li>Attends trade shows, symposiums and conferences as appropriate</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong technical sales and consultative sales background in Composites Sales</li> <li>Business development and negotiation skills</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li> <li>Strong sales aptitude and the demonstrated ability to increase market share</li> <li>Bachelor Degree in Composite, or Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related fields</li> <li>Proficiency in MS Office</li> <li>Significant travel within assigned sales territory, up to 75%; willingness to work flexible schedule, including overnight travel</li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>Benefits & Perks</strong></span></h3> <p>We believe in supporting our team both professionally and personally. Our benefits may include:</p> <p>Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Health, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) with company match</li> <li>Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays</li> <li>Flexible work schedules / work-life balance</li> <li>Life and disability insurance</li> <li>Employee assistance program (EAP)</li> </ul>

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