Eastern Regional Sales Manager

CTR America

Eastern Regional Sales Manager

Irvine, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Bonus based on performance

    401(k)

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Who We Are Looking For:

    CTR-America seeks an experienced, results-driven Eastern Regional Sales Manager to lead and implement strategic objectives, including securing new business and managing ongoing programs. This role requires up to 75% travel throughout the Eastern US & Canada, with 25% remote work.

    Key Responsibilities

    Strategic Leadership & Collaboration • Collaborate with CTR cross-functional teams (North America/Korea), internal/external customers, sales teams, and agent representatives to develop and execute CTR's strategy and value proposition • Manage customer communication and address concerns across the global CTR team • Communicate customer program requirements to internal teams (engineering, design, purchasing) and assist with pricing proposals

    Sales & Business Development • Negotiate and secure new business opportunities • Provide weekly sales and activity reports suitable for executive presentation (VP/CEO level) • Nurture existing and new customer relationships through trade shows, events, training webinars, and field sales initiatives • Monitor customer payment compliance within agreed terms • Calculate sales budgets, forecasting, margins, commissions, and other financial metrics

    Account & Partnership Management • Oversee high-volume and strategically important programs • Manage agency representative partnerships with a proven track record • Handle customer communication and negotiation for critical supply chain/logistics issues • Monitor market and competitor activities to identify opportunities and threats

    Required Qualifications

    Experience • Minimum 6+ years of account management experience in the Automotive Aftermarket Industry, OE, or Tier 1 levels • Knowledge of suspension/chassis products preferred • Proven ability to manage large-volume and strategic programs

    Skills & Competencies • Strong negotiation skills with a professional, positive attitude • Excellent verbal and written communication with attention to detail • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI) • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines • Self-motivated team player with strategic thinking and flexibility • Fiscal responsibility and effective time management

    Education & Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business from an accredited four-year institution • Valid passport and driver's license required • Multilingual capabilities (Spanish/French) preferred • Ability to travel extensively (up to 75%) within the USA and Canada.

    This is a remote position.