Area Sales Manager

ABOUT US

Lantek is the global leader providing software systems and solutions to companies manufacturing parts with sheet metal, tubes, and structural steel. From small workshops to international multi-plant corporations, Lantek systems are present in every kind of industrial factory.

Lantek has more than 35 years of experience and more than 400 professionals spread around the world. Our offices are present in more than 16 countries worldwide, besides a significant presence in Spain, where HQ located.

Lantek is a key partner in Digital Transformation for metal processing companies. We help our customers to achieve their Industry 4.0 goals with leading products and services, provided in an open multivendor platform.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Directly reporting to the Commercial Director in the Branch Office in USA , theArea Sales Manager is responsible for meeting sales targets within the designated sales area or territory. Our Area Sales Managers must identify opportunities, conduct needs analysis, and present high-quality, technical and professional software demonstrations. This role shall use value-based methods and specialized software knowledge to design, demonstrate, plan, and coordinate equipment integration, software, and processes with Lantek’s Industry 4.0 ERP, MES, and CAD/CAM Nesting Software.

U.S.-wide role – Preference given to candidates in Ohio or Chicago

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The main duties are:

• Develop competitive sales plans and strategies in the designated area.
• Maintain executive-level relationships with Sheet Metal Fabricators.
• Create opportunities and follow-up on leads in the region. Convert prospects into a win.
• Present solution-focused software.
• Gather requirements for Projects, Proposals, and Statements of Work.
• Support post-sale transitions to the implementation team and follow-through.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Degree in a technical field (Science, Technology, Engineering).
• A minimum of 3 years of experience selling Project-Level Enterprise Software.
• Advanced knowledge of Business and Manufacturing best practices.
• Experience in enterprise software configuration, rollout, and support.
• Experience in the design and presentation of specific solutions to customer requirements.
• Demonstrated success achieving quota selling enterprise software.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Native English Speaker.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Good communication and public speaking skills.
• Stress tolerance, ability to work under pressure, and plan personal workload effectively.
• Customer-oriented.
• Results-oriented.
• Willingness to travel.