Regional Sales Manager - East & Southeast

Description UniDrive Conveyor Technologies, a Milwaukee Electronics company, is seeking a driven Regional Sales Manager to expand sales of the UniDrive product line across a large, multi-state territory spanning Texas through the Eastern United States. This role is focused on opening doors, winning new business, and increasing market presence within conveyor manufacturers, material handling OEMs, and regional automation integrators. UniDrive is a motion and automation platform designed for industrial conveyor applications. We are looking for someone who understands the realities of the material handling market, is comfortable calling on medium to large manufacturers, and is willing to spend significant time in the field building relationships and generating opportunities. This is a hands-on, performance-driven sales role. Success comes from persistence, technical credibility, and a willingness to consistently pursue new opportunities. The right candidate is self-motivated, comfortable working independently, and focused on delivering measurable growth. LOCATION & TERRITORY This is a remote, field-based position. Candidates may reside anywhere within the Southeast or Eastern United States. The assigned territory spans Texas through the broader Eastern U.S., including key industrial markets across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast regions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Grow regional sales of UniDrive within conveyor and material handling markets Identify and pursue new customer opportunities across the Southeast territory Spend significant time in the field meeting with customers and understanding application needs Build working relationships with engineers, plant leaders, and business owners Present technical product solutions in a practical, straightforward manner Manage sales opportunities from first contact through order placement Maintain consistent pipeline activity and accurate CRM updates Represent UniDrive at regional trade shows and customer events Share competitive and market feedback with internal teams Support customer success and follow-up after product implementation QUALIFICATIONS Required Qualifications 5–10+ years of industrial sales experience Prior experience in conveyor or material handling markets Demonstrated ability to generate new sales opportunities Comfortable working with medium to large OEMs and regional industrial customers Strong mechanical, electrical and technical aptitude (control experience a plus) Willingness to travel regularly within the Southeast/Eastern territory Preferred Qualifications Experience selling motors, conveyor components, or automation equipment Familiarity with regional industry landscape and customer applications Experience growing a territory in competitive markets Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Self-driven and motivated to achieve sales results Practical problem-solving mindset Ability to communicate technical information clearly Relationship-focused and responsive to customer needs Organized approach to managing sales activities Comfortable working independently in a field-based role What Success Looks Like First 6 Months Active presence within key regional conveyor and automation accounts Established pipeline of new opportunities Strong understanding of regional market landscape 12 Months Measurable contribution to regional revenue growth Expanded UniDrive presence within targeted customer segments Repeat engagement with active customers 24 Months Consistent territory performance and account growth Recognized regional resource for UniDrive solutions Strengthened network within material handling and conveyor markets Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions . This role requires frequent travel throughout the Southeast and Eastern United States, including both driving and air travel. The position involves regular participation in customer site visits, industry trade shows, and business development events. The ability to occasionally lift and transport materials or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds is required. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Combination of home office, customer manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and industry events. Exposure to industrial environments is expected. MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 414-228-5000 or [email protected]. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov) . Because this job has access to controlled technology, we must comply with ITAR. Any job offers will be contingent on verification that the candidate is a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements. If applicable, if an individual is not a U.S. person, our policy is to not take the extra step of seeking approval from the federal government for that person to work in this position. Upon hire, the successful candidate must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S., as required on Form I-9. We do not provide sponsorship support for employment-based visas such as H-1B. Travel Required Yes . Frequent travel including both driving and air travel