Regional Sales Manager
21 days ago
Lexington
Job Description Job Posting: Regional Sales Manager Territory: Upper Midwest: Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia Industry: Food and Agriculture Manufacturing Job Type: Full-Time About the Role We’re looking for a Regional Account Manager to join our growing team and take the lead on building strong customer relationships across the Upper Midwest. If you’ve got experience selling scales or equipment into food processing facilities—and you’re motivated by solving real-world problems on the plant floor—we want to talk. This is a field-based role where you’ll work closely with customers to understand their needs, offer smart solutions, and help drive long-term business growth. Key Responsibilities • Develop a deep understanding of each customer’s operations, challenges, and business goals within the food manufacturing industry., • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with a customer’s production facilities and corporate offices., • Present, promote, and sell WeighTech’s products and services to both new and existing clients through a consultative, solutions-based approach., • Proactively manage a pipeline of qualified leads and sales opportunities, ensuring consistent follow-up and forward movement through the sales cycle., • Provide timely and professional responses to customer inquiries, concerns, and service needs, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction., • Keep customers informed of product updates, new solutions, and service developments through scheduled follow-ups and regular communication., • Identify and pursue opportunities to expand business within existing accounts while driving new customer acquisition in the assigned territory., • Develop and deliver competitive proposals, quotes, and product presentations tailored to customer requirements., • Maintain organized and accurate records of customer interactions, sales activities, and project details., • Participate in internal meetings related to project planning, sales strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful execution and customer support. Candidate Qualifications Required: • A minimum of 7 years of business-to-business (B2B) sales experience, specifically in scale or equipment sales within food processing environments, • Demonstrated success managing complex sales cycles and building long-term customer relationships, • Resides within the designated territory and is willing to travel overnight approximately 70% of the time, • Proven ability to independently manage the full sales process—from prospecting to closing and follow-up Preferred: • Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Business, Sales & Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field, • Mechanical aptitude or working knowledge of industrial electronics and automation systems is highly advantageous Additional Skills and Competencies: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, compelling presentations, • Strong organizational and time management skills, with a proactive and self-motivated approach, • Skilled in negotiation, problem-solving, and strategic sales planning, • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals and contributing to overall revenue growth, • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Word and Excel; experience with CRM systems is a plus Compensation & Benefits • Competitive base salary with performance-based commission structure, • Company-provided vehicle, laptop, and phone for business use, • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, • 401(k) retirement plan with company match, • Opportunities for ongoing professional development through internal workshops, sales training programs, and industry education WeighTech, Inc. is a leading provider of high-quality scales, custom equipment, software, and service for the food processing industry. We’ve been helping poultry, meat, and seafood processors solve labor challenges, improve efficiency, and boost output for over 40 years. Whether it’s a simple floor scale or a custom-built automation solution, our mission is to make equipment that’s reliable, user-friendly, and designed with real-world plant needs in mind. Company DescriptionWeighTech, Inc. is a leading provider of high-quality scales, custom equipment, software, and service for the food processing industry. We’ve been helping poultry, meat, and seafood processors solve labor challenges, improve efficiency, and boost output for over 40 years. Whether it’s a simple floor scale or a custom-built automation solution, our mission is to make equipment that’s reliable, user-friendly, and designed with real-world plant needs in mind. , Inc. is a leading provider of high-quality scales, custom equipment, software, and service for the food processing industry. We’ve been helping poultry, meat, and seafood processors solve labor challenges, improve efficiency, and boost output for over 40 years. Whether it’s a simple floor scale or a custom-built automation solution, our mission is to make equipment that’s reliable, user-friendly, and designed with real-world plant needs in mind.