Regional Sales Manager - Southeast - Paper & Pulp (Birmingham)
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Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 per year A bit about us: Paper & Pulp Services Company Seeking Regional Sales Manager – Paper Machine Services Why join us? Job title: Regional Sales Manager – Paper Machine Services
Business area: Pulp & Paper Service
Working location: Southwest and Midwest US Remote with Approximately 70–75% in territory: Coverage may include LA, TX, AL, AR and MS, East North Central (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) and West North Central (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD)
Compensation: $130k– $170k+ base (may extend depending on experience) and 20–25% bonus (based on individual and company performance) Job Details This role leads the Rolls Services business across the Northern U.S. — a high-impact, client-facing leadership position responsible for managing revenue targets, customer engagement, and regional growth initiatives. The Regional Manager partners cross-functionally (Finance, Operations, etc.) and acts as the key liaison for customer escalations and business development opportunities.
Ideal background:
- Proven experience in mechanical or industrial services, ideally within the pulp/paper or manufacturing sectors
- Strong grasp of sales management, business growth strategy, and customer relations
- Ability to manage both field operations and client-facing interactions
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Regional Sales Manager to lead commercial operations for industrial service and manufacturing clients across the Southeast region of the United States. This is a high-impact, client-facing leadership role responsible for achieving revenue goals, driving market growth, and strengthening customer relationships.
The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing services — particularly within industries such as pulp & paper, process manufacturing, or engineered materials. The Regional Sales Manager will partner cross-functionally with internal teams (Finance, Operations, Product, and Service) to ensure operational excellence, strong customer engagement, and continued business expansion.
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Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Analysis
- Develop and execute the regional budget and sales plan.
- Track financial performance monthly, quarterly, and annually to ensure revenue and margin targets are achieved.
- Identify performance variances and implement corrective action plans promptly.
- Monitor competitor activities, regional market trends, and customer needs.
- Deliver accurate rolling sales forecasts and maintain weekly updates on revenue outlook.
- Identify new growth opportunities and adjust strategy proactively to capture emerging markets.
- Lead account planning and growth initiatives for key customers and prospects.
- Manage complex deals, pricing discussions, and contract negotiations.
- Promote consistent adoption of sales processes and CRM utilization across the team.
- Coach sales personnel on pipeline management and prioritization of high-value opportunities.
- Allocate sales and support resources to maximize efficiency, coverage, and ROI.
- Encourage strategic prospecting and proactive growth activities.
- Set ambitious but achievable performance goals for team members.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a regional sales team to ensure strong performance and professional growth.
- Manage daily operations, including expense approvals, travel coordination, and equipment oversight.
- Support onboarding, training, and career development initiatives.
- Uphold and promote health and safety standards across all operations.
- Act as the key liaison between the regional team and internal departments (Operations, Product, Marketing, and Finance).
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to resolve customer issues and improve overall satisfaction.
- Ensure all customer interactions and documentation are accurately recorded in CRM systems.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Regional revenue attainment and profitability
- Forecast accuracy and timely corrective action
- Customer satisfaction and retention rates
- Margin improvement and sales process adoption
- Employee engagement, coaching, and development outcomes
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field
- Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience in regional or technical sales, ideally within industrial services, pulp & paper, or manufacturing sectors
- Leadership: Proven experience managing direct reports and leading high-performing sales teams
- Financial Skills: Strong capability in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Sales Expertise: Demonstrated success in developing account strategies, managing complex sales cycles, and driving process adoption
- Systems Proficiency: Skilled with CRM platforms and data-driven reporting tools
- Travel: Must be willing and able to travel extensively throughout the Southeast region
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