Territory Sales Manager (Industrial Hardware) - Huntsville, Alabama
Location: On the Road in Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 per year
Posted: 2 months ago
Why This Role Matters
MissionHires is seeking a Territory Manager (Industrial Hardware) to drive sales within a defined geographic territory through cold-calling, prospecting, and face-to-face customer interactions. The role manages a mobile store, presents products, services existing accounts, maintains accurate records, and reports daily activity. Candidates must reside within the territory and provide an approved, fully insured vehicle and necessary technology.
How You'll Contribute
- Develop new sales prospects via research, referrals, and calling on businesses near existing customers
- Conduct face-to-face calls with cold and warm prospects to present products and services
- Service and support customers per company training standards to drive retention and growth
- Present offerings using sample boards, product demos, and the mobile store
- Maintain cleanliness, operation, marketing, and functionality of the mobile store
- Submit complete and accurate daily business reports detailing sales orders and prospect calls
- Maintain and update customer contact data daily in company software (notes, names, phone, email, physical address)
- Utilize designated mobile devices (tablet/iPad/phone) and business applications to manage the territory
- Participate in ongoing professional development to improve job-related skills
- Represent the company professionally while driving the approved vehicle, wearing company attire, and at company functions
- Perform other related duties as assigned
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Must reside within the assigned territory
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
- Outside industrial sales experience preferred (route or industrial sales ideal)
- Proven history of goal attainment
- Excellent analytical, reasoning, and organizational skills; detail-oriented
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, email, and common business applications
- Working knowledge of industrial hardware products helpful
- Ability to work independently with above-average mechanical interest
- Ability to kneel and bend to the floor on a regular basis
- Clean driving history
- Must provide an approved fully insured vehicle (mobile store) and cover insurance, fuel, and maintenance
- Must provide necessary technological tools (e.g., tablet/iPad and phone) to operate the territory
Who We Are, What We Stand For
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Territory Sales Manager role based in Huntsville, AL, and do I need to live in the territory?
Yes. You must reside within the assigned territory (Huntsville area).
What kind of vehicle do I need for this job, and who pays for it?
You must provide an approved, fully insured vehicle (mobile store) and cover the insurance, fuel, and maintenance.
What’s the salary range for this Territory Sales Manager position?
The range is $70,000 to $90,000 per year.
Is this an on-the-road sales role or office-based?
It’s an on-the-road role with face-to-face customer visits and a mobile store.
Do I need prior industrial or route sales experience?
Outside industrial sales experience is preferred, especially route or industrial sales.
What technology do I need to bring for the job?
You’ll need to provide designated mobile devices (e.g., tablet/iPad and phone) and use company software.
What does day-to-day work look like in this territory role?
You’ll cold call and visit customers, run demos from the mobile store, service accounts, and submit daily sales and prospect reports.
Are there physical or driving requirements I should know about?
You need a clean driving history and the ability to kneel and bend to the floor regularly.