Territory Sales Manager - Minneapolis, MN

ECS division

_igus is an industry leader in the production of polymer components and assemblies. For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to creating products of the highest quality, while still keeping them affordable. What started in a small double garage in Germany has expanded to a worldwide operation consisting of over 4,500 employees worldwide across 35+ countries, and we’re still growing to this day. Join our talented team and start a new career path today!

We are looking for a Territory Sales Manager to represent our Energy Chain Systems (ECS) product lines which consists of flexible cables and plastic cable carriers serving industrial industries ranging from robotics to aerospace technology.

We are looking for someone who has a high mechanical aptitude with an interest in technology who enjoys building strong customer relationships. This person will be involved in all phases of the sales and support process, from application engineering through after the sales service._

Responsibilities:

• Application engineering and technical product design assistance for new as well as existing customers (technical training provided)
• Maintaining existing customer base while prospecting and doing market research to find new customers
• Creating and delivering customized sales proposals
• Demonstrating keen organizational, computer, communication, market research, cold-calling, sales, and closing skills
• Making on-site sales and visits to connect with customers (20-30 hours of local travel per week is expected)

Your Qualifications:

• Self-motivated professional who wants to be part of a fast paced, growing organization
• Aggressive and competitive nature to drive sales growth
• Bachelor’s degree, or background in engineering, business or a related field is preferred
• Ability to work independently while producing tangible results
• Familiarity with an industrial and/or manufacturing environment is a plus
• A valid driver’s license and proven safe driving record

We Provide:

• Competitive base salary with annual performance increases, plus monthly bonus and commission payments
• Full time position with complete benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance and long-term disability coverage, plus a 3% safe harbor retirement company contribution
• 20 Paid Time Off days per year, plus 9 holidays
• Initial three week to two-month product training program (depending on experience) at our corporate headquarters in Rhode Island
• Additional training at our global headquarters in Cologne, Germany
• Cell phone and laptop equipped with internal company programs to ensure you are always connected
• Dedicated inside sales and customer service support for assistance
• Company car provided and mileage reimbursement until car is available
• Hotel and air travel prepaid by igus plus a per diem allowance for overnight stays

If interested, please apply via email at uscareers@igus.net and submit a resume.