Heating Cable Systems Sales Director

Are you a Sales and Business Development professional who is passionate about driving growth for diverse market segments and looking for an opportunity to grow your career? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! As the Heating Cable Systems Sales Director, you'll serve as a key member of our global Sales team, driving growth, attracting new customers, developing sales strategies and managing a sales team responsible for the Nelson Heat Trace and EasyHeat brands. Our People! We're a team that supports one another, learns from one another, and grows together! Come join the team and help us Support Our People! This opportunity is based in Appleton Group's Sales HQ.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develop & lead a team of sales managers working in the industrial, commercial and residential heat trace and freeze protection markets in the US and Canada
• Evaluate, develop, recruit and execute an independent sales representative and distribution strategy to grow the industrial and commercial heat trace market
• Develop and execute seasonal programs for strategic retail accounts
• Set goals and measure performance of sales organization
• Develop a process for managing the project pursuit funnel and increasing hit rate
• Facilitate & coordinate sales input for the production planning team
• Negotiate pricing and contracts with key end users and distribution partners

Who You Are:

You continually assess the market potential of an innovative idea or solution. You quickly and decisively take actions in fact-changing, unpredictable situations. You set stretch goals and objectives, pushing individuals or teams to perform at higher levels. You connect the right people to accomplish goals.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• A bachelor's degree in industrial Distribution, Business or Engineering, or a closely related field
• Relevant years in the electrical or industrial distribution work experience with relevant years of sales channel management and previous sales team management experience commensurate with the level of this position
• A minimum of 50% travel is required for this position
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• 10+ years of work experience in electrical or industrial distribution
• 5+ years of sales channel management and previous sales team management experience
• Salesforce, Salescloud or other CRM systems
• MBA

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $155k - $200K with a 15% center point bonus annually, commensurate with the skills, talent capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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ABOUT US

WHY EMERSON


Our Commitment to Our People


At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.


We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.


Work Authorization


Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.


Equal Opportunity Employer


Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.


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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.


With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!


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