Regional Sales Manager - East

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With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

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How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Regional Sales Manager – East Region for Engineered Air Movement (EAM), you will be responsible for driving profitable sales growth across the assigned Eastern U.S. territory by developing and strengthening independent sales representatives and dealer relationships, expanding market penetration, and identifying new business opportunities.

You will develop and execute regional sales strategies that support bookings, revenue, gross margin, and aftermarket growth objectives. Working closely with representatives, customers, and cross-functional EAM teams, you will identify opportunities to expand customer relationships, improve channel effectiveness, and deliver technical solutions that meet customer needs.

Success in this role requires strong commercial judgment, strategic territory management, relationship-building skills, and the ability to influence channel partners without direct reporting authority. You will play a key role in advancing EAM's overall growth strategy through effective channel leadership, cross-selling opportunities, and alignment with business objectives.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

Regional Sales & Channel Leadership

Develop, support, and strengthen the representative and dealer network within the assigned territory

Establish territory sales goals and expectations with representatives and regularly review performance against agreed-upon objectives

Conduct regular business reviews with representatives to evaluate pipeline, bookings, revenue, market opportunities, and territory development

Identify representative training and development needs and coordinate appropriate product, application, and sales training

Drive regional sales initiatives and monitor performance against territory goals

Provide commercial guidance and support on major opportunities, including negotiations and deal closure

Develop strategies for quoting opportunities, including pricing levels and review and approval of discount levels

Evaluate representative effectiveness and identify opportunities to strengthen or expand channel coverage

Develop and execute an East Region territory sales plan to achieve annual bookings, revenue, gross margin, and market penetration objectives.

Customer and Sales Support

Build and maintain strong relationships with representatives, dealers, customers, and key stakeholders within the territory

Monitor sales activities, customer satisfaction, and service and parts performance to ensure goals are met

Collaborate with representatives, sales team, engineering, and production, to resolve customer issues and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction

Facilitate information flow between SPX, representatives, and customers

Develop and cultivate relationships with customers by regularly meeting with them, conducting presentations, and discussing existing and potential projects and opportunities

Prepare estimates and proposals for customers

Actively pursue key accounts

Meet or exceed quarterly and annual bookings and revenue goals

Identify underserved markets, customers, applications, and geographic areas and develop plans to increase EAM market penetration

Develop and maintain territory growth plans for key representatives, customers, and target accounts

Partner with EAM business and product leaders to identify cross-selling opportunities across the EAM portfolio

Analytics, Research, and Reporting

Monitor bookings, revenue, gross margin, pricing, and pipeline performance against annual operating plan objectives.

Maintain accurate sales forecasts and implement corrective actions to address performance gaps.

Prepare and present regular reports on sales performance, market trends, and competitor activities to senior management

Manage and track territory pricing levels, discount levels, and gross margins

Perform yearly market assessments in designated representative territories

Maintain an accurate and actionable sales pipeline and provide timely bookings and revenue forecasts based on opportunity stage, probability, timing, and customer activity

Monitor regional bookings, revenue, gross margin, pricing, and pipeline performance; identify gaps and implement corrective actions to achieve annual operating plan objectives

Monitor and manage expenses within assigned territory to ensure optimal resource allocation

Analyze sales data, customer feedback, and market trends to refine sales strategies and enhance sales efforts

Continuous Improvement

Continuously assess market landscape and adjust strategies accordingly to maximize profitability while aligning to business objectives and processes

Attend industry events, conferences, and trade shows to network, promote the company, and identify new business opportunities

Identify opportunities to optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs

Participate in other projects as assigned that relate to the overall goals of the department and organization

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

7+ years of progressive B2B sales experience, including experience managing independent representatives, distributors, dealers, or other sales channels

Demonstrated success achieving sales, bookings, revenue, and/or margin growth objectives

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

10+ years of progressive B2B sales experience, including representative, distributor, dealer, or direct sales experience preferred

Proven record of accomplishment of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth

Prior aftermarket, distributor, dealer, or representative-channel sales experience preferred

Experience selling engineered, technical, or industrial products through representative, distributor, or dealer channels preferred

Experience working with engineers, contractors, OEMs, end users, and other technical decision-makers preferred

Demonstrated ability to influence, coach, and develop independent sales representatives and channel partners without direct reporting authority

Prior experience with project management and experience building project plans

Proactive and results oriented approach with a strong sense of accountability and ownership

Strategic thinker with prior experience developing and implementing effective sales strategies

Exceptional negotiation and persuasive skills to close deals and secure new business opportunities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships at all levels of the organization and work cross functionally

Ability to present data and recommendations to senior leaders and customers with excellent presentation skills

Analytical mindset with prior experience interpreting sales data and market trends and making strategic decisions and recommendations

Formal sales, negotiation, channel management, or commercial training preferred

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and CRM/pipeline management systems

Willingness to travel at least 50% of time

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, marketing, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience considered

Driver’s license and proof of insurance required

Travel & Working Environment

Frequent travel to meet with customers, attend industry events, and visit company locations – at least 50% of time

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave

Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one

Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans

Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.