Regional Sales Manager - US West Region

Duravent Group is a recognized global technology leader in the HVAC industry, first-to-market with innovations in venting systems. Founded in 1956, our $500 million company is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, and has 15 locations across Canada, Mexico and the United States. Duravent leads with best-in-class design and manufacturing capabilities, world-class distribution networks, and customer-first service and support. We ensure quality and drive safety through scientifically proven materials and unequaled engineering.

Duravent acquired Grand Rapids-based Hart & Cooley in 2021. A leader in the HVAC industry since 1901, the Hart & Cooley acquisition brings a legacy of quality and service, robust manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a suite of trusted brands into the Duravent family.

As a combined company, Duravent is uniquely positioned as the next generation leader in interior climate technology industry. Our team of passionate professionals needs you! Come join us and help us build for the future!

This Role:

Our team is currently seeking a Regional Sales Manager (RSM) for the West Region (includes: CA, OR, WA, ID, NV, UT, MT, and WY) . This will be a full-time, primarily remote role with travel (estimated at 50%) to our Western region customer locations and/or Michigan-based headquarters as necessary.

What You Will Do:

The Regional Sales Manager (RSM) ensures Duravent Group’s success through growing market share and meeting/exceeding sales revenue goals for their region. The Regional Sales Manager (RSM) will engage in the sales process for their region both independently and through collaborative partnership with a number of manufacturers’ representative firms.

How You Will Do It:

• Core Sales: Maintain selling skills, develop maintain valued customer relationships, and troubleshoot resolve customer problems
• Goals/Targets: Meet or exceed budgeted sales goals, expand current customer base, and grow revenue market share. Perform recurring sales forecasting activities, to help increase forecasting accuracy.
• Regional Strategy: Ensure regional sales strategy aligns with channel (and company-wide) sales strategy. Make recommendations including system and process improvements, prepare and complete action plans.
• Manufacturer Rep Management – Oversee 6 manufacturer representative firms’ activity. Meet weekly to discuss sales activity, track sales projections, and hand off leads. Act as a resource, especially in contract negotiations and closing sales.
• Business Development: Prospect potential clients and secure new accounts
• Competitive Intelligence: Stay up-to-date on trends, products, and competitor activity.
• Miscellaneous: Performs other duties as assigned (examples may include: cross-functional project participation, trade show or sales exhibit participation, education or training activities.)

What We’re Looking For:

Qualifications:

• Authorized for work within the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship (required)
• Able to work independently, including traveling (driving flying) as necessary (required)
• Previous sales experience with a manufacturer of building products (especially venting, GRDs, chimneys, or other HVAC adjacent products) (strongly preferred)
• Local to customers within this region/located within the Western US (strongly preferred)
• Several years of progressive growth within the sales function (required)
• Previous work experience successfully meeting sales targets/goals (required)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering (is a plus)

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package, including base pay and structured bonus program
• 401(k) with match
• Thirteen Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Personal Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance (variable per state)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Plan

EEOC Statement:

Duravent is an equal opportunity employer committed to making employment decisions solely on valid job requirements. We provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability or veteran status.