Regional Sales Manager- Mid Atlantic

Drive new Residential HVAC Sales through the Plumbing and HVAC wholesale distribution channel by managing manufacturer’s rep agencies, expanding share of wallet with current distribution and developing new business partners for the Bosch portfolio. Success in the position will also include sales calls on distributor branches and with distributor salesmen to contractors, builders, architects and engineers. A key responsibility will be to develop a sales plan and market development strategy to drive growth of the Bosch HVAC portfolio and hit assigned targets.  Provide necessary sales, training and operational support for all Bosch Home Comfort wholesale accounts and manufacturer reps in assigned region. Increase knowledge of product offerings to contractors, architects and engineers in your territory. Key activities include market planning, distributor account management and manufacturer rep management. This position requires regional travel up to 80% of the time with 20% based from a home office.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain relationships with Reps, wholesalers, contractors, architects and engineers in your assigned territory.Complete sales calls in a wholesale distribution environment representing the product line to the wholesaler and assisting wholesaler present our products to the contractor.Manage reps in the territory.Understand and maintain the company’s wholesale pricing fundamentals and marketing programs.Train and educate builders, contractors, architects and engineers in your assigned territory on the product line.Plan and/or participate in trade shows and/or other marketing and sales initiatives in your region