Now Hiring - Regional Sales Manager in Kilgore, TX

Martin Lubricants is hiring a Regional Sales Manager with experience in the promotion and sales of finished lubricants, greases and other products. The regional sales manager will be covering the northwestern / southwestern coast, midwestern / south central regions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote and sell product within a defined geographical area and/or field of industrial expertise.
• Learn the business dynamics of assigned area, industry, and products.
• Define and develop new marketing opportunities within assigned area for products.
• Develop and recommend new sales and marketing strategies.
• Monitor and control all direct expense associated with performance of job duties.
• Maintain appropriate records for customers, prospects, and competitors in a professional manner.
• Attend and represent Martin Lubricants at various industry functions.
• Provide input to R&D and Quality Assurance and Control on new product, customer needs, customer complaints, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience: Minimum of a four year college degree in Business, Engineering or Science related field, or related experience in marketing and sales of lubricants, industrial products, chemicals, or petroleum related products.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must possess excellent verbal & written communication skills, and possess computer skills in Word, Excel, Power Point , and Outlook
• Must be able to interact professionally with independent business owners, chemists, engineering personnel, and purchasing agents.
• Must develop application knowledge for the types of products produced by Martin Lubricants
• Must work in a safe orderly manner, following all safety, corporate, quality and contract requirements at Martin.
• The Area Manager must possess a high degree of self motivation and planning skills. This position requires considerable travel and negotiations with business owners on pricing, contracts, and credit terms.
• Experience working for a major-branded Lubricant Distributor is preferred.
• CLS certification helpful, but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company car
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Contractor management: 2 years (Preferred)
• Contract negotiation: 2 years (Preferred)
• Direct marketing: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road