Regional Sales Manager - Marine

High growth environment with a start-up feel and an established marine brand give you the tools to create your own future!

Marlow Ropes (USA), is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team and excel in the sales and marketing efforts as we continue to grow the brand in the Americas.

THE POSITION

We’re looking for Regional Sales Managers to support sales development through account management and new customer acquisition, while maintaining the high level of customer service our existing customers have come to count on. You will be selling our range of high-quality Marine ropes and accessories, as well as our highly customised products designed for, and used by, the top racing teams around the world. Some of the key responsibilities will include:

- Account Management of our existing Marine customers.

- Development of New Accounts within the assigned Sales Territory

- Traveling to customer visits in the Territory

- Working with Management to develop sales strategies and programs for the territory.

- Developing sales of our distributed brand - Cyclops Load Sensors

Travel expectation is 50%. You must be willing and able to travel and stay away from home, including weekends if necessary. Regions available include the Southeastern US, Great Lakes and West Coast.

Must have competencies:

· previous marine industry sales experience

· proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets

· “Hunter” mentality with a strong focus on opening new dealers while honouring our existing relationships

· great communication and presentation skills

· personable, enthusiastic and passionate

· able to show initiative and work independently

· well organised and detail oriented

· clean drivers licence

· willing and able to travel to key sailing spots in the territory and stay away from home when required

· eager to learn and develop

· an active sailor, windsurfer or kite surfer

· computer literate, with experience in Microsoft Office

THE PERSON

You will be enthusiastic and passionate, displaying empathy, credibility, honesty and tenacity. Experience in the yachting industry is preferred but not essential, however you will be an experienced sailor, able to discuss all aspects of the sport with your customers. You will also have sales experience and know how to develop business relationships and grow sales.

THE PACKAGE

Base salary commensurate with experience, plus a quarterly bonus paid in line with sales target achievement. 10 days vacation per year, 5 days PTO, 401k and Health Plan available after 3 months. Mobile phone, laptop, and business mileage reimbursement.

THE COMPANY

Marlow Ropes USA was created in 2013 to address the increasing demand for the Marlow products in North America. Our ropes are sold into a variety of industries in the Americas, including:

- Yachting

- Defense

- Safety/Rescue

- Rope Access

- Aerospace

- Arboriculture

- Vehicle Recovery

- Film and Theater

THE LOCATION

Located 40 minutes south of Boston, Cordage Park is the former home of Plymouth Cordage Company, once the world’s largest rope manufacturer. The well-known location is situated on the historic waterfront of Plymouth, MA, and is home to a vibrant local restaurant scene, and nearby access to MA Route 3.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY

Marlow Ropes USA offers a rewarding environment for those who thrive on working with a small team and having a wide range of responsibilities to keep them engaged. We are growing exponentially. Team members have significant influence over both the rate and direction at which we grow as well as how their roles evolve as it happens.

ABOUT MARLOW ROPES

Marlow Ropes Ltd is one of the world's leading manufacturers of specialist yachting, defence, and industrial ropes and cordage. With over 200 years of experience, Marlow still manufactures on the same site in Hailsham, UK and is recognized around the world for quality, performance, and innovation. The company has agents and distribution on 6 continents and offices in the UK and US, providing bespoke rope and cordage requirements across the globe.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off

Compensation Package:

• Quarterly bonus

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Sailing: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: On the road