Territory Manager OEM - Chicago Area

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Responsibilities:

• Manage overall sales functions within assigned territory to create competitive advantage, maximize customer satisfaction, and ensure return on investment.

• Assist in achieving at least 95% on-time performance for customer orders to contribute to the success and growth of EagleBurgmann Industries (EBI).

• Maintain a general understanding of EBI products/services and their relevance to operations and customers.

• Support national sales strategic growth initiatives through End User, OEM, and Distribution Channels on an annual basis.

• Ensure timely completion of quotations, reports, accountability metrics, and other agreed-upon goals for both internal and external customers.

• Uphold safety standards, practice good housekeeping, use appropriate protective gear, and follow company procedures.

• Report monthly on program booking progress.

• Meet key performance metrics (KPMs) related to shipments, gross margins, and customer satisfaction survey improvements.

Qualifications:

• BSME or equivalent engineering degree and plus 5-7 years of experience in the rotating industry.
• Experience in selling MTBF solutions, especially technical selling skills.
• Must have motivational skills and managerial skills and a high sense of urgency to recognize equipment, process and industry opportunities in the market (develop networks)
• Good performer in taking ideas to full market launch.
• Interpersonal skills are critical for optimum communication with customers as well as internal EBI.
• Able to organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Must have strong work ethics.
• Must be able to work in a team, and to lead teams to ensure successful program implementation.
• Good written and verbal reporting skills. Excellent computer application skills in MS Office products.
• Travel required 50% or exceeding.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.