Now Hiring - Sales Manager in Itasca, IL

Leister Technologies, LLC has an immediate opening at our Itasca, IL location for a Sales Manager to lead our Industrial Heat (IH) team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our rapidly growing company. The position is based in the Itasca office and does require some territory and trade show related travel.

Reports to: General Manager

Primary Responsibilities Include:

· Oversee daily sales activity for Field Sales Engineers (FSEs) assigned to IH market

· Coordinate and implement annual sales plan and territory targets for direct sales of IH products

· Establish territory goals and bonus plans for individual FSEs

· Measure and analyze ongoing territory sales

· FSE field support with cooperative territory travel, individual and monthly team calls/meetings

· Report monthly summary of success, challenges and ongoing market dynamic

· Support and attend key industry events, conferences and exhibitions

· Oversee and provide support for growth in the Industrial Heat industry

· Identify key targets in IH market and establish a coordinated plan with FSE's

Desired Skills & Experience:

· BS or MS in Sales/Marketing or technical discipline

· Experience in industrial sales with focus on heating and automation a plus

· Excellent communication skills and ability to implement overall goals and processes

Company Description:

Leister Technologies LLC ([please apply online] with U.S. headquarters based in Itasca, Illinois, and a satellite office in Fremont, CA, is a subsidiary of Leister Technologies AG. These offices support the sales and service of Leister’s full line of process heat, plastic welding, laser and microsystem products through its wide network of distribution partners across North America.

Leister Technologies AG is a Swiss-based company belonging to the Leister Group; it has a global market presence and prides itself on lasting customer satisfaction. The highest product quality, high innovation rate, extensive experience of its employees and outstanding services are clear benchmarks of this.

For over 60 years, Leister has been a world leader in plastics processing with hot-air, hot-wedge and extrusion welder technology. To assure customers can always rely on the renowned Leister quality, the company develops and produces all products and accessory parts in Switzerland in compliance with the strict ISO 9001 standard. Ninety-five percent of Leister’s products are exported.

The classic product portfolio of the Leister Group is subject to continuous further development and has been extended by high-tech machines and components involving laser and micro-technology. Leister Laser Plastic Welding produces powerful and cutting-edge laser welding systems for plastics. Axetris AG develops and produces laser gas detectors, micro-optics, mass flow rate sensors and infrared sources for industry.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Itasca, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location