General Sales Manager, Portagas at Linde

What makes you great: Bachelors Degree required5-10 years management experience5-10 years direct selling experienceStrong written & verbal communication skillsStrong negotiating skillsNo DUI/DWI or other alcohol (driving) related convictions within the last ten (10) yearsAbility to travel a minimum of 50% Why you will enjoy working with us: Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E) is part of the largest Welding Industrial Medical and Specialty Gases companies in the U.S. We carry a comprehensive selection of industrial gases such as oxygen nitrogen argon and carbon dioxide etc. LG&E has an extensive network of production plants retail stores distribution centers and customer service locations with a focus on making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions technologies and services which are making our customers more successful by helping to sustain and protect our planet. For more information about the company please visit our website. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability protected veteran status pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.#LI-IS1Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.Specialty Gas General Sales ManagerLocation: Pasadena TX Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is seeking a Specialty Gas General Sales Manager to join our team! This role is responsible for the profitability and growth of the business as well as the creation and management of sales strategies that result in the accomplishment of business objectives.Products cover a broad range of industrial medical gases and hardgoods as well as a broad spectrum of customers.Portagas General Sales Managers will set goals for profitable growth review account plans/sales reports work with cost-to-serve model to ensure Territory Managers are managing their territories effectively. This position also manages and oversees the Inside Sales organization and order to cash process.What we offer you! Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits plan (medical dental vision and more) 401(k) retirement savings plan Paid time off (vacation holidays PTO)Employee discount programs Career growth opportunities Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational levelWhat you will be doing: Defines elements of international business strategy within area of responsibility and designated market segment Performs customer site visits and handle issues that are high impact and/or are elevated for resolution. Manage sales and customer service professionals directing sales activities and setting appropriate key performance indicators for sales and inside sales force reviewing performance of direct reports against such indicators Sets group goals for profitable growth including reviewing account plans/sales reports and working with cost-to-serve models Monitors the overall sales plans to ensure compliance with long- and short-term goals and tactics pricing strategies and renegotiation plans Validates business opportunities and assists the sales organization in identifying business alternatives in preparation of proposals and in contract negotiation Oversight of global warehouse locations as well as working closely with plant operations to ensure customer focus Oversees day to day Inside Sales activities customer service function as well as order to cash process and compliance to company standards. Other duties as assignedRequired Experience:Manager Key Skills Business Development,Customer Relations,General Managements,Revenue Growth,Product Knowledge,Account Management,CRM,Client Relationships,Internet,Sales Activities,Trade shows,Product Line,Sales Floor,Sales Goals,Sales Process Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1