South East Regional Sales Manager (Fire Sales)

At Lakeland Industries, our number one priority is creating protective garments that protect people from fire, hazardous chemicals, and diseases, throughout the world. We design and manufacture a wide variety of technologically advanced protective clothing for workers in several industries in which hazardous materials must be handled. Lakeland Industries' products have established and maintained a global reputation for overall quality and are recognized as the field's gold standard.

Come join our Sales team! Lakeland is actively recruiting for an Northeast Regional Fire Sales Manager for the South East Region (Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee).  The ideal candidate is an experienced sales person skilled in presentations who is willing and able to travel several northeastern U.S. states to visit customers and end users. 

Lakeland offers the comprehensive benefits you expect from an industry leader, including:

• Competitive pay plans
• Medical, prescription drug, dental & vision insurance with day one eligibility
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance available
• Paid vacation, holidays and personal time

Responsibilities:

• Focus on sales within assigned geographic territory and/or assigned customer accounts.
• Increase Fire sales for Lakeland
• Develop and manage new and existing dealer and end user relationships
• Quote programs for customers with technical accuracy and within Company pricing guidelines
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fire service product features (including competitor technology), legislation, and regulations
• Attend trade shows, seminars and meetings that relate to the sales and marketing of the product(s)/services
• Maintain and utilize Salesforce system
• Understand and utilize ERP system

Qualifications:

• Experience working in Fire Service sales and/or life Safety Market preferred
• Sales and Presentation experience preferred
• Proficient in MicroSoft Office including Excel and Powerpoint
• Salesforce CRM experience preferred
• College degree preferred
• Willing and able to travel