Portwest
Portwest
5,001 – 10,000 Employees
B2BManufacturingRetail
Portwest is a global manufacturer and supplier of protective workwear and personal protective equipment for businesses and workers across a range of industries. Its portfolio spans more than 2,400 products in 32 product lines, including high-visibility and flame-resistant clothing, waterproof workwear, safety footwear, gloves, head and eye protection, respiratory equipment, fall-protection systems, and related accessories. The company serves retail and wholesale customers through an online catalogue and multilingual website, with direct delivery from a network of 14 warehouses worldwide.

Area Sales Manager – Tennessee (Remote)

Drive distributor sales of Portwest safety wear, workwear, and PPE across Tennessee. Grow accounts, win new business, and build field-sales opportunities.

Description

  • Sell Portwest safety wear, workwear, and PPE to Tennessee distributors
  • Build strong relationships with new and existing accounts
  • Hold daily face-to-face sales meetings with distributors, resellers, and agents
  • Find high-growth opportunities within existing accounts and create development plans
  • Identify new business opportunities and complete sales planning schedules
  • Apply effective strategies to consistently win new business
  • Use consultative selling to understand customer needs and recommend Portwest solutions
  • Prepare written proposals and quotations
  • Introduce new Portwest products with samples during customer meetings
  • Follow up after meetings to progress and close sales
  • Gather market intelligence through trade shows, seminars, exhibitions, and journals, then report findings to the business
  • Promote Portwest distributor product promotions to end users

Requirements

  • Two to three years of experience selling PPE, workwear, or safety wear
  • Experience representing a manufacturer, distributor, reseller, or agent in sales
  • Sales experience in a related sector such as automotive, tools, chemicals, or MRO
  • Motivation to continue growing sales through field-based activity
  • Clean driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the assigned region
  • Legal authorization to live and work in the relevant jurisdiction

Benefits

  • Full-time, permanent position
  • Equal opportunity employment

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