QUALIFIED CANDIDATE MUST RESIDE IN OR CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE FOLLOWING:

Immigration sponsorship will not be available for this position.

TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE

Our total rewards package is broad and offers comprehensive support from health and wellness to retirement and financial stability. For more details see https://www.itw.com/careers/benefits-compensation/

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sales Development Manager partners closely with Food Equipment Group (FEG) sales teams to develop and execute strategic plans that drive organic growth of Traulsen refrigeration product lines. This role owns regional growth initiatives across the Dealer Sales Channel, foodservice consultants, and end users, with a strong focus on expanding opportunities within the top 80 priority accounts and delivering against Annual Operating Plan targets.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and execute strategic plans in close partnership with Regional Directors and Food Equipment Group sales teams to drive organic growth of Traulsen product lines.
Identify, prioritize, and expand opportunities with key 80 accounts in the region to increase specification, share gain, and revenue growth.
Partner with Foodservice Dealer Sales teams, Factory Direct teams, and Independent Rep Groups to align territory strategies with national programs and 80/20 priorities.
Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, sales, and marketing to accelerate product line growth.
Use data and market intelligence to develop and articulate value propositions, build pricing strategies for key accounts, and drive regional sales initiatives aligned to the Annual Operating Plan to deliver share gain and revenue growth across the full Traulsen portfolio.
Translate complex product information into clear and concise, customer-focused messaging.
Actively seek and develop new business opportunities through proactive outreach, trade shows, trade associations, and customer engagement.
Stay informed on industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory developments impacting customer decisions.
Provide day-to-day product expertise, customer presentations, and promotional support to the sales field organization while contributing to product launch plans, sales tools, and training materials that enable field success.
Maintain accurate Customer Relationship Management records in Dynamics 365, including leads, opportunities, forecasts, and activity tracking.
Conduct factory and showroom visits to demonstrate product value to key customers.
60% travel within assigned region engaging in key customer, end user and dealer meetings, training sessions, and conferences.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or Hospitality required.

Experience/Skills:

5-7 years of experience in B2B sales, sales enablement, product marketing or territory development required.
Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic sales or growth plans required.
Proven ability to simplify and present complex topics into clear, compelling business value propositions for customers required.
Experience presenting complex value propositions to diverse audiences required.
Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and forecast trends required.
Exceptional verbal, written, negotiation, and presentation skills required.
High level of results-driven ownership, teamwork, and positive attitude required.
Foodservice industry experience preferred.
Established relationships with dealers, consultants, and key accounts preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Customer Relationship Management systems, Dynamics 365 preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee will:

Operate common office equipment, i.e. PC, phone, copier, printer, fax
Regularly required to sit or stand using computers and various communication devices
Frequently required to interact with employees and agency representatives
Occasionally required to lift less than 20 pounds

Working Conditions:

Home office
Occasional exposure to factory and warehouse environments

Hours of Work:

Monday – Friday, 8 hours per day with flex starting times
Infrequent weekend work based on business needs

ITW Food Equipment Group Traulsen

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