Territory Sales Manager

We are looking for a highly motivated sales professional to join our North America sales team! Emerson’s Professional Tools business provides the industry’s broadest portfolio of advanced, reliable tools and technologies for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades. As a Territory Sales Manager, you will sell, promote, and demonstrate the RIDGID & Greenlee lines of tools and equipment. The ideal candidate will reside in New Orleans, LA area. Your job will be to offer unique perspectives and insights to the way customers view their business, align their insights and priorities, while tying those insights back to Emerson Professional Tools’ unique product differentiators. You will be able to drive two-way communications and clearly articulate our value proposition and engage the end-customer in jointly addressing their business priorities.    In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Directing, coordinating and growing of all utility market sales through direct customer contact and close coordination with local ProTools Territory Managers.
• Working in a matrix-managed environment which includes providing coaching and direction to regional Territory Managers.
• Performing field product demonstrations, training, & technical support with end-users and distribution channel partners.
• Driving strategic new products sales and solutions to expand markets and share.
• Developing, presenting, & executing annual business plans to deliver incremental sales growth.
• Developing and managing a monthly/yearly sales forecast.
• Developing & owning relationships with both Key Distributor Partners and End Users.
• Being the subject matter expert for the product, applications, & pricing program for your given market.
• Supporting regional & national organizations through training and special projects execution.

  Who You Are:

I…. 

am self-motivated, a problem solver, and a solution provider.

enjoy & excel at building deep customer relationships.

plan, organize, & manage my work & time well.

prefer a hands-on approach with a “roll-up your sleeves and get dirty” mentality.

collaborate & communicate effectively both internally and externally across multiple teams.

  For This Role, You Will Need:

• Experience with distribution channels, with an emphasis on Electrical, Industrial, and Plumbing.
• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, Industrial Distribution, or other relevant disciplines; OR minimum of five years relevant experience instead of a bachelor's Degree.
• Demonstrated success in formulating, presenting, executing, & measuring a Territory Business Plan to deliver incremental sales growth
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Performing field product demonstrations, training, & troubleshooting with end users and distribution.
• Driving strategic new products sales and solutions to expand markets and share.
• Developing and managing a monthly/yearly sales forecast.
• A proven track record and successful history of achieving goals and sales targets.
• Developing & owning relationships with both Key Distributor Partners and End Users.
• Being the subject matter expert for product, applications, & pricing program for your given market.
• Supporting regional & national organizations through training and special initiative execution.
• Building & monitoring merchandising displays at key distributor channel partner locations.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Five years of experience in Sales, Marketing, or technical support of B2B Sales preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Excel & PowerPoint; CRM Application experience a plus.

  Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insura