Director, Region Sales, West, Remote, Heil Environmental

Environmental Solutions Group stands at the forefront of sustainable innovation, dedicated to transforming the waste industry with eco-friendly equipment and technology solutions, all designed to improve the lives of our customers, and their communities.

This Connected Collections® ecosystem integrates advanced technology across our brands, including Heil® refuse collection vehicles, Marathon® Equipment compaction and recycling equipment, 3rd Eye® technology solutions, Soft-Pak® waste hauler software, Curotto-Can® automated carry cans, Bayne® lifting products, and Parts Central® OEM parts.

Driven by a mission of “Improving Lives,” our best-in-class teams, innovative products, and advanced technology work tirelessly to leave a lasting legacy of excellence and environmental stewardship, ensuring a greener, healthier planet for generations to come.

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Operating Company: Environmental Solutions Group – Heil Environmental

Location: Remote

Reports To: Vice President, Sales and Marketing

Department: Sales

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the growth of sales and market share of RCV’s, digital deployments and BoS, West Coast.  Accountable for all activities in the assigned AOR related to the proper management of Heil Dealers, Heil Regional Sales Managers (4), insuring all effectively represent Heil, 3rd Eye and Soft-Pak (Connected Collections™) in the respective market areas. Responsible for making the appropriate Heil Dealer, Heil Regional Sales Manager and Key Account Manager adjustments to insure continued profitable growth within the AOR / account. Responsible for forecasting Regional business, through Heil dealers and Key Accounts through the Key Account Managers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Establish strategic sales goals to meet corporate objectives and increase market share and profitability of products and services worldwide.
• Directs Regional Sales Staff in a way that assures effectiveness of performance.
• Maintains awareness of and applies principles of business to the sales process considering regional differences, promotions, market fluctuations, reimbursement issues, and other factors that are important in understanding the Region’s economic issues, industry trends, and chassis trends as they relate to company sales and distribution efforts.
• Researches, analyzes, and monitors financial, technological, and demographic factors of regional markets to capitalize on market opportunities and minimize effects of competitive activity.
• Develops and localizes comprehensive sales plans and programs for dealers, regions, consistent with market demands and long-term profitability.
• Develops and recommends regional product positioning and pricing strategies to produce the highest possible long-term international market share.
• Ensures effective control of regional sales results, and takes corrective action to guarantee that achievement of sales objectives falls within designated budgets.
• Develops and maintains current information as the company expert in the markets that are managed.
• Oversees and evaluates regional market research and adjusts sales strategy to meet changing market and competitive conditions in each region.
• Develops and maintains business relationships with Heil dealers, chassis manufacturers, and key partner / customers.
• Ensures Heil’s dealer personnel and distributors/licensees are properly trained.
• Oversees maintenance of up-to-date records of sales activities by distributors/licensees and actively works to increase sale of company products to meet defined objectives.
• Develops and manages international sales operating budget.
• Evaluates long-term potential strategic growth accounts within the regions.
• Maintains close cooperation with Heil’s marketing function to assure effectiveness and timely implementation of deliverables.
• Reviews, approve, and participate in marketing, advertising and promotion activities within regions.
• Present regional sales activity reports to executive management, weekly, monthly.
• Travel is required for this position up to 50-60%.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or Marketing required.  Engineering degree (ME, IE, EE) and/or MBA preferred or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of Sales Management experience (Director level or above) in the chassis, body, or heavy equipment business. 
• Heavy Truck and Refuse industry experience a plus. 
• Works under limited supervision.  Predominantly handles matters on own initiative.
• Exercises a high degree of judgment.  Specific and general results as well as effectiveness of operation and administration are subject to supervisor examination and review.  Questionable matters referred to supervisor for clarification, assistance, and/or intervention.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ethics and Work Standards: Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others.  Ensure that all business activities – with both internal and external customers – to be performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants be held accountable to this high standard.

Communication:  Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Presents concise, well-organized reports in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.  Listens to understand input, feedback, and concerns.  Provides complete information in an open, honest, and straightforward manner.  Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.

Teamwork and Relationships:  Works with other employees willingly and in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.  Supports cooperation.  Demonstrates a commitment to the entire business and is supportive of all initiatives (company and departmental) to help grow Environmental Solutions Group business in the United States and abroad.  Cooperates fully with others to achieve organizational goals. Is tactful, courteous, and considerate.  Embraces a positive outlook.  Is respected and trusted by others.

Continual Improvement and Problem Resolution: Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements.  Uses technical and analytical abilities to assure existing work practices are the most efficient and cost effective possible. Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable, permanent solutions to problems.  Works with both internal and external customers to develop solutions which meet company-wide needs and objectives.  Applies a sense of urgency to resolve problems or creates opportunities that will increase productivity and create value.  Shares best practices with other employees across the business.

Accountability:  Accepts responsibility and accessibility for both the strategic planning and the successful implementation of all projects, programs, and duties as outlined in this job description. Advises supervisor of concerns, problems, and progress of work in a timely manner.

Relationships:  Primary interaction with Vice President or Sales and Marketing, Parts Central Director, Heil Regional Managers, Heil Dealers, Chassis Manufacturers.  End user contacts include National, Municipal, and independent refuse accounts.   Secondary contacts may include but not limited to HC engineering, manufacturing, IT, accounting and marketing personnel.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Job Function : Sales