Business Unit Sales Manager

Join Franklin Electric on our mission to empower communities with sustainable water management solutions, where your expertise will play a vital role in shaping a better future for generations to come. Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility. Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment! MOVE FORWARD WITH USPosition OverviewThe Business Unit Sales Manager is responsible for analyzing, developing, and implementing sales strategies within the business unit to achieve profitability. Oversees territory sales through active management. Applicants must be located in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan or Wisconsin. What you will be doing:Selling Responsibilities Maintains and grows existing customer accounts through an appropriate level of contact. Creates sales growth by securing business through strategic customer segments. Develops relationships with and completes sales with assigned regional and national customer bases. Converts non-customers into customers. Maintains contact with existing regional and national decision makers to ensure their specifications remain with Franklin Electric. Coordinates and attends regional tradeshows, state and regional shows, and territory seminars. Participates in pricing negotiations and purchasing contracts. Inputs contacts into the CRM software to track progress. Performs other related duties as required or assigned. Management Responsibilities Develops and manages the assigned sales staff’s selling capabilities within an assigned geographic region. Monitors and maintains sales goals. Develops short- and long-term forecasts, budgets, strategies, and marketing programs required to meet sales objectives. Contracts with independent representatives to achieve sales goals, as necessary. Works with product teams to develop products that will grow sales and profitability. Provides feedback to product managers to meet customer needs. Works with the marketing team to ensure that marketing such as collateral, packaging, catalogs, Internet presence, etc., meets customer demand. Effectively communicates information and responds to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, the public, and other employees of the organization. Reads and understands documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Deals with problems involving several known variables in situations of routine nature. Who we want:If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Hard-working winners - Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success. Dedicated achievers - People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations. Effective communicators - People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders. Collaborative partner - People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices. What you need:Bachelor’s degree in business, business management, marketing, engineering technology, or a related field. Seven to ten years of relevant experience in sales, marketing, product management, or a related field. Computer Skills: Intermediate - Microsoft Office suite, CRM. Don’t feel like you check all the boxes? Here at Franklin Electric, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture which includes embracing candidates from a variety of different backgrounds and industries. We highly encourage you to apply so we can connect on this and future opportunities. Company Values & BenefitsFE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as: Generous paid time off & holidaysPaid parental leave401(k) with matching & service contributions Health, dental, vision, life insuranceShort & long-term disabilityFertility & adoption supportUndergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursementProfessional development assistanceHealth & wellness programsTake a look at this video to see our Global Headquarters here in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Originally posted on Himalayas Apply To this Job