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Area Sales Manager – Eastern US & Canada $100-130K (Flexible) basic plus bonus (Exclusive)A fast-growing technology company specializing in end-of-arm tooling and collaborative automation solutions is seeking a driven Area Sales Manager to lead sales and partner development across the Eastern United States and Canada.
Role Overview: You will own regional growth for a comprehensive portfolio of grippers, sensors, tool changers, vision systems, and related software solutions that make automation faster and easier to deploy—particularly for small and medium-sized manufacturers. Your primary focus is to expand sales through the existing partner network while identifying and onboarding new channel partners.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute the local go-to-market strategy for the full product portfolio
  • Manage, train, and grow the integrator and distributor network across Eastern US & Canada
  • Identify and develop key end-user accounts in collaboration with partners
  • Build relationships with robot manufacturers
  • Organize joint partner events and represent the company at trade shows
  • Demonstrate products across multiple robot platforms (training provided)
  • Serve as the primary regional point of contact and problem-solver
  • Collaborate closely with application engineers, marketing, technical support, and other sales colleagues
  • Travel extensively within the territory (and occasionally outside the region or to Europe) to support partners and commercial activities
  • Key Success Metrics
  • Drive commercial success and revenue growth across the full portfolio
  • Increase average sales per partner
  • Maintain a well-trained and high-performing partner network
  • Accurately forecast and consistently meet/exceed targets
  • Develop deep product, application, and robot-platform knowledge
  • Ideal Profile3–5+ years of B2B sales experience, ideally in technical products, software, or industrial automation
  • Proven track record of revenue growth and quota achievement
  • Strong channel sales and partner-development experience
  • High sense of urgency, persistence, and results orientation
  • Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively
  • Solid technical aptitude and comfort with social media/networking
  • Project ID - 7911

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Level

Senior

Location

Bloomington, IL

Occupation

Sales Managers

Industry

All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Posted

4 days ago

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