Junior Sales Manager - USA

Keyline Industries, a family-owned business with 2 production plants in Veneto, 9 subsidiaries in 3 continents and more than 200 collaborators, with a centralized R&D hub of 40 people.

Keyline Industries is a leading manufacturer of keys, key cutting machines and transponders. In addition, Keyline Industries is a unique manufacturer of Industrial automated machines for the security industry and home & building automation – through the brands ACS and Allmatic.

POSITION TITLE:             Junior sales manager

REPORTS TO:                  Global Director of business development 

DIRECT REPORTS:          None

FLSA STATUS:                 Exempt / Full Time

LOCATION:                      Office is located in North Olmstead, OH –

POSITION SUMMARY:

The person will be in charge of managing relations with portfolio customers, elaborating sales strategies to open new channels and opportunities. The person will attend trade fairs where the company is present as an exhibitor, as well as events consistent with the business to seize opportunities for commercial development or study business trends.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, execute, and oversee a business strategy that prioritizes growth and positive customer ratings
• Maintain positive professional relationships with clients 
• Use financial techniques to improve sales revenue
• Monitor sales progress to ensure that corporate goals are being met 
• Promote the company’s products or services to prospective clients 
• Participate in collaborative business meetings to update key stakeholders
• Interact with clients and respond to important inquiries about the company’s products or services

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / ENVIRONMENT:

Note: A combination of education and experience outside of the standards below may also be considered.

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION:  A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in economics or related fields

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:  3+ years of sales

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and/or hear.  The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

• Experience in customer service, marketing, or a sales-related field
• Knowledge of business and sales growth techniques 
• Project management skills
• Clear verbal and written communication skills 
• Enthusiasm for the company and its growth potential

Keyline Industries provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Keyline Industries complies with applicable regional and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.