Email Opening Title Regional Sales Manager  About the Organization Leica Camera is an international, premium manufacturer of cameras and sports optics. The legendary reputation of the Leica brand is based on a long tradition of excellent quality, German craftsmanship and German industrial design, combined with innovative technologies. An integral part of the brand's culture is the diversity of activities the company undertakes for the advancement of photography. In addition to the Leica Galleries and Leica Akademies spread around the world, there are the Leica Hall of Fame Award and, in particular, the Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA), which is considered one of the most innovative sponsorship awards existing today. Furthermore, Leica Camera AG, with its headquarters in Wetzlar, Hesse, and a second production site in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal, has a worldwide network of its own national organizations and Leica Retail Stores.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Description This position reports directly to the VP of Sport Optics. The chosen candidate is required to travel domestically and potentially internationally to support Leica Sport Optics sales and marketing efforts internationally.  There are three openings for this position, and candidates need to fulfill one of the specified geographical requirements listed below.   Primary responsibilities include: • Grow sales and profitability of Leica Sport Optics across region as requested. • Meet or exceed budgeted sales objectives. • Generate and then execute a quarterly regional territory sales plan that is aligned with organizational goals identifying dealers and prospective dealers that will be targeted throughout that quarter. • Produce sales reporting to communicate regional activities and share pertinent information with the sales team and upper management. • Participate in sales and budgetary forecasting as requested by management. • Support dealers and their retail operations consulting them on Leica products, inventory mix, merchandising, and consumer-facing in-store events. • Conduct Leica Sport Optics product training and education with dealers and their sales associates. • Maintain current dealer information within a CRM database. • Attend trade shows as a manufacturer demonstrating and promoting products and programs to end users and resellers. • Always represent Leica in a professional and ethical manner understating that they are the face of the organization in a  perspective marketplace. There are three openings for this position, and candidates need to fulfill one of the specified geographical requirements: Southeast Representative: The ideal candidate resides in either Carolinas or Georgia South TOLA Representative: Texas, Ohio, Oklahoma, or Alabama West Coast Representative: This role is open to candidates residing anywhere along the West Coast, but it is essential that they are in proximity to an airport due to anticipated extensive travel. Candidates should not be situated more than 200 miles away from an airport, considering the expansive open areas prevalent in the region.     Position Requirements   Essential skills and abilities: • Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to influence outcomes by aligning Leica’s programs and products to support a dealer's or consumer's opportunity or need. • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in pulling useful actionable information from data. • Ability to communicate a clear message to a targeted audience through multiple media including written communication or direct conversation. • Follows direction and guidance to accomplish any projects or requests within the required time frame and parameters. • Upbeat, outgoing personality and attitude that is always finding positives in situations. • High level of self-motivation and energy Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, or commensurable experience in prior roles that demonstrate proficiency in the areas mentioned above. • 3 years prior experience working with retailers in the outdoor industry. • Resides within the assigned territory. • 60% Travel / 40% Home Office Annual Salary 65-75k Bonus eligible   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Location Office   Number of Openings 3   Position Regional Sales Manager   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://LeicaCameraInc.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found --

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