Area Sales Manager - USA -Central (Oklahoma City, Tulsa, & Wichita)

Blaser Swisslube AG seeks an Area Sales Manager for the Central USA region (Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Wichita) to drive sales growth and distributor partnerships. This remote role requires metalworking industry experience and strong relationship-building skills.

Reporting to the Sales Director, this position covers the Central USA territory, specifically Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Wichita. The role focuses on expanding market share, enhancing distributor performance, and strengthening relationships with key industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth, increase drum volume, and boost profitability in the assigned territory.
• Capture additional market share within the Central USA region.
• Train and motivate distributor sales teams on product offerings and application techniques.
• Deliver distributor training sessions and coach staff on VBSS systems.
• Lead annual business review meetings with distributor management to align on goals.
• Develop and execute joint business plans with distribution partners.
• Manage customer acquisition and retention through established corporate sales and service protocols.
• Build strategic networks with prospective clients and key accounts.
• Coordinate the installation and startup of new or existing systems alongside distributors.
• Cultivate relationships with machine tool builders and cutting tool manufacturers.
• Represent the company at technical colleges and educational institutions to promote technology.
• Record visit reports and manage contacts using the CRM system.
• Monitor and document market trends impacting liquid tool usage.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in the metalworking sector.
• Solid understanding of machining processes, materials, and tooling.
• Strong abilities in sales, communication, and building professional relationships.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software.
• Fluent English skills, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time, including overnight domestic trips and potential international travel.
• Physical capability to lift over 40 pounds and engage in moderate to high physical activity.

What the company offers

• A dynamic and challenging role within a highly motivated team.
• A work culture built on trust, openness, and mutual respect.
• Access to modern infrastructure and an attractive working environment.

About the company

Blaser Swisslube AG is recognized as the leading firm in its sector within the US market. The company’s success relies heavily on providing competent customer support through its team of sales engineers and machining specialists.

• Market leadership in the US sector.
• Success driven by expert customer support from sales engineers and machining specialists.