SunSource

District Sales Manager – Fluid Control, Filtration and Handling

SunSource
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in field sales, with a focus on achieving sales and gross margin objectives while fostering a positive work environment. Possesses extensive product and market knowledge, along with effective coaching and mentoring skills to develop team performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Field Sales LeadershipSales Training and CoachingFinancial AccountabilityCustomer Relationship ManagementMarket Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Achieve personal territory sales and gross margin objectives
  • Provide sales leadership for the district and engage local vendor sales resources
  • Coach and mentor employees and oversee training, reviews, coaching, and terminations
  • Monitor competitors and market changes within the territory
  • Set goals, motivate employees, create a supportive work environment, and hold employees accountable
  • Provide ongoing performance reviews and constructive feedback to Field Sales staff
  • Develop the annual regional forecast and business plan
  • Maintain accountability for the financial health of branch operations within the district
  • Oversee branch functions including Sales and Marketing, Warehouse, Collections, Purchasing, and Administration
  • Develop relationships with personnel, key customers, and vendors
  • Recruit, select, and hire district personnel
  • Build customer relationships and use entertainment appropriately to support them
  • Communicate company vision, direction, employee value, and opportunities
  • Maintain positive atmosphere and morale within the district
  • Meet or exceed sales and gross margin goals
  • Evaluate territory business potential and focus on the right accounts
  • Develop and update the territory sales strategy
  • Submit a weekly sales call plan to the Regional Sales Manager, targeting a minimum of 5 sales calls per day
  • Develop new business while maintaining existing accounts
  • Document customer contacts and sales activities at least 3 times per week
  • Communicate with Inside Sales, the Regional Sales Manager, and other team members regarding strategy and problem resolution
  • Establish and update account discount profiles
  • Improve product, sales, market, and application knowledge
  • Monitor market dynamics and economic developments
  • Maintain a high degree of professionalism

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 3-5 years proven Field Sales Leader experience
  • 4-year college degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years supervisory/management experience
  • Personable demeanor and professional appearance at all times
  • Highly organized with a disciplined approach to using time wisely
  • Effective delegation skills
  • Ability to analyze business potential and district economic conditions
  • Highly self-motivated, leads by example, and has strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with consistent follow-up skills
  • Ability to recognize, hire, and promote talented employees
  • Experience in sales training and coaching
  • Extensive product and market knowledge
  • Clean driving record
  • Ability and willingness to travel within the district by air or ground

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Sales Strategy DevelopmentBusiness ForecastingPerformance ReviewSales Call PlanningAccount Management
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsEffective DelegationDetail-OrientedMotivational LeadershipProfessional Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
4-Year College Degree
Industry Keywords
Sales LeadershipMarket DynamicsTerritory ManagementVendor RelationshipsEmployee Development