Area Sales Manager

Job Description:

CORPORATE PROFILE

Illinois Tool Works () is a $16.8 billion, multi-national, publicly traded (NYSE) company headquartered in Glenview, Illinois.

has a strong commitment to operational excellence and innovation that has kept the company on a path of strong financial performance for more than 10 years. The company is built on a differentiated business model comprised of three unique core capabilities: our 80/20 business process, sustainable differentiation and our entrepreneurial culture. These have long been the core of which is as a company and the source of our ability to deliver value-added solutions for our customers and differentiated financial performance for our shareholders.

is growing, acquiring multiple companies annually over the past several years. ’s business model enables quick and decisive decisions for individuals seeking a fast-paced and challenging business model within the framework and strength of a large multinational corporation.

GSE DIVISION

The GSE Division is an industry leading manufacturer of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to the aviation industry.

Core customers are Airports and Airlines in all countries around the World.

Core products are Power Supply Units for aircraft parked on the ground.

The GSE has 2 factories and 2 sales offices:

GSE Americas, Palmetto Florida

GSE International, Odense Denmark

Sales Office Dubai Sales Office Singapore

Organizationally GSE is part of the Specialty Products Segment of Illinois Tool Works ().

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Utilize the Toolbox principles by providing exceptional customer service. Responsibilities are as follows:

• Travel mostly within the designated area maintaining, regaining and seeking out new sales opportunities, programs and project related sales – promoting our GSE product lines.
• Continue building a network of contacts, old and new, in order to increase our current market share. Utilize CRM system to oversee and track sales activities, customer interactions, and pipeline development across assigned territories.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into the CRM, maintaining high standards of data integrity and enabling reliable reporting and forecasting.
• Support the development and implementation of strategic sales plans to meet established goals.
• Works with supervisor to reviews market analyses to determine customer needs, new product and market opportunities.
• Represent company at trade association meetings and professional conferences to promote GSE and product.
• Delivers sales presentations to key clients and potential clients where required.
• Prepares periodic sales report showing sales volume, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion with existing and potentially new products using given resources.

• Industry Experience: Previous experience in aviation sales or sales of Ground Support Equipment (GSE), i.e. consumables, mobile, fixed and/or systems associated with Airport sales, engineering, and/or industrial capital equipment is a preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Sales or a related field, or a minimum of 5 years of sales experience with a proven track record of success.
• Preferred Language Skills: Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, French, or Portuguese is preferred to support our global customer base.
• Demonstrated experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems (e.g., Power BI, Salesforce) to monitor and manage sales pipelines, customer interactions, and performance metrics across multiple territories.
• Ability to build, manage, and present a robust sales pipeline, including identifying new leads, nurturing prospects, and closing deals. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Must possess a valid U.S. passport or have the ability to obtain one legally.
  

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