District Sales Manager Industrial Replacement, Nordics
Date: Apr 2, 2025
Location: St Neots, CAM, GB, PE198JJ
Company: Gates Corporation
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve targets and grow market share.
- Promote Gates' products across Nordics markets.
- Manage key accounts, building strong, long-term relationships.
- Identify new business opportunities and maintain a robust prospect pipeline.
- Negotiate contracts and pricing to secure profitable business.
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored customer solutions.
- Drive product and service introductions to meet market demands.
- Represent Gates at trade shows and industry events.
- Ensure adherence to company policies and contractual obligations.
Keys to Success
- Requires in-depth knowledge and experience
- Requires conceptual and practical expertise in own area and general knowledge of related areas
- Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate the company in the market
Supervisory Responsibilities
- No supervisory responsibilities
Requirements and Preferred Skills
- 5-7 years of experience
- Requires technical degree and or practical hands on engineering experience and or commercial abilities with experience in the same type of function, preferably manufacturing / power transmission / fluid power/ industrial / distribution experience.
- Must be fluent in English, Nordics language skills would be an advantage
- A good standard of Microsoft Office PC /IT skills are required. CRM knowledge is desirable.
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Why Gates?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
Work Environment
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
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