Sales Manager - Agri Midwest
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Bekaert NV
Marietta, GA, US
Summary
The Sales Manager will lead business activities for assigned customers, focusing on growing market share and identifying new opportunities within the agricultural sector. They are responsible for managing sales budgets, negotiating pricing, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure superior customer service and product innovation.
Job Description
Be part of something bigger!
As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.
As a dynamic and growing company with over 19 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and € 3,7 billion in combined revenue in 2025, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!
Purpose and Mission
To strengthen the current growth, we are looking for a results-orientated Regional Sales Manager with strong value-based technical selling skills and previous experience or an interest in the agricultural market. The ideal individual will have the proven ability to grow developing markets and seize new opportunities. This function will report directly to Performance Wires Segment Leader.
***Note: This is a remote position, but you must reside within the territory and near a major airport
Territory Coverage: MO, KS, IA, NE, MN, SD, ND, WI & IL
About the role
- Sales Team Leader managing all aspects of the business for assigned customers
- Manage existing business to continually grow market share.
- Identify new opportunities within the customer base and capitalize on these opportunities.
- Run the business with an entrepreneurial mindset to expand revenue and profitability.
- Establish and exceed yearly customer sales & margin budgets
- Strong Price negotiation skills with key customers in coordination with Segment Leader
- Reporting of competitor activity, territory forecast, month end reports.
- Coordination of superior customer service with respective inside sales partner.
- Resolve customer complaints with collaboration of manufacturing and QC
- Suggest new product innovation to successfully grow your business
About You
- BA/BS degree with minimum of 5 years sales experience
- Experience with distribution and wholesale preferred
- Customer Service Orientation
- Market and product knowledge
- Strong Negotiation Skills
- Intermediate to advance competency in Microsoft suite (Office 365, Dynamics, Power BI)
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Ability to travel up to 50 - 75%
Be bold and take the leap!
We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!
At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers
Bekaert’s ambition is to be the leading partner for shaping the way we live and move, and to always do this in a way that is safe, smart, and sustainable. As a global market and technology leader in material science of steel wire transformation and coating technologies, Bekaert also applies its expertise beyond steel to create new solutions with innovative materials and services for markets including new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Zwevegem, West-Vlaanderen
Bekaert’s ambition is to be the leading partner for shaping the way we live and move, and to always do this in a way that is safe, smart, and sustainable. As a global market and technology leader in material science of steel wire transformation and coating technologies, Bekaert also applies its expertise beyond steel to create new solutions with innovative materials and services for markets including new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Zwevegem, West-Vlaanderen