The Sales Manager is responsible for driving the profitable growth of Graco’s Industry Products Division products across Japan (the “assigned region”). The Sales Manager’s primary focus in driving revenue growth will be the specification of products in Industrial, Energy, OEM Channels, direct sales, national accounts and distribution. This will be achieved through the Account Management of key accounts and new business.

Sales Management and Strategic Planning
•Oversee development and implementation of annual regional tactical sales plan to achieve or exceed divisional growth objectives.
•Design and oversee specific field marketing initiatives, including pricing strategies and promotions, in accordance with established guidelines.
•Identifies and communicates to Marketing Department product, promotion and program opportunities which meet market needs.
•Completes and presents quarterly tactical planning with the sales personnel.

Relationship Management and Key Account Development
•Identifies and communicates potential product, promotion, and program opportunities to the Marketing department that align with market demands.
•Establishes and maintains a strong working relationship with senior management with key distributors.
•Oversees and approves the execution of all written distributor agreements and strategic plans.

Sales Monitoring and Reporting
•Monitors and reports on monthly sales performance, including activities, results, opportunities, service or delivery issues, and competitive developments.
•Team Leadership and Financial Management
•Lead, mentor, manage, and staff a team of sales members, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and promoting a culture of excellence.
•Drive team performance by setting clear goals, providing ongoing feedback, and facilitating professional growth opportunities.
•Establish, manage, and be accountable for the annual marketing budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and alignment with organizational strategic objectives.

Team Leadership and Financial Management
•Lead, mentor, manage, and staff a team of sales members, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and promoting a culture of excellence.
•Drive team performance by setting clear goals, providing ongoing feedback, and facilitating professional growth opportunities.
•Establish, manage, and be accountable for the annual marketing budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and alignment with organizational strategic objectives.