Full-Time

Regional Director-Sales

Posted on 11/7/2025

S&C Electric Company

S&C Electric Company

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops intelligent, resilient electrical grid solutions

Compensation Overview

$137.4k - $182.1k/yr

+ Annual incentive plan (AIP) + Sales-related compensation (possible)

Chicago, IL, USA

Remote

Category
Sales & Account Management (2)
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Required Skills
Sales
Salesforce
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Typically five (5) years of experience in sales leadership and strategic account management or equivalent experience
  • Valid driver's license in good standing and clean driving record
  • Typically seven (7) years experience in sales, key account management, business development or related field
  • Strong knowledge of electrical power systems and demonstrated success in sales within the electric power systems industry
  • Demonstrated success in leading and motivating a geographically dispersed sales team to meet and exceed revenue, market share and other performance metrics
  • Proven experience developing sales accounts and generating new business opportunities with an ability to synthesize customer needs with a product portfolio
  • Strong knowledge of sales, market trends and competitive landscape, with an ability to assess and consider these factors when developing sales strategies
  • Excellent leadership skills with an ability to lead, guide, motivate and delegate to deliver results, build teams and capabilities, embrace change, drive decisions and results, embrace culture and inclusion and exhibit integrity
  • Excellent business acumen, entrepreneurial approach, and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions, problem-solve complex issues and leverage data and learnings to drive continuous improvement
  • Strong financial acumen and numerical ability to manage budgets, forecasting, and margins in a sales environment
  • Proven experience in negotiating and closing complex, high-value deals
  • Excellent communication skills, (written, verbal, listening and presentation) able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels from senior executives to support staff
  • Creative and persuasive in communicating how solutions meet the needs of each unique customer, and able to successfully present to a variety of audiences, both small face-to-face interactions through large conferences and formal presentations
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience
  • Strong organizational, planning and project management skills, coordinating internal and external resources and juggling key account demands
  • The ability to travel as required
Responsibilities
  • Strategy Development: Work with the Regional Vice President to meaningfully influence the development of the regional sales strategy and business plan consistent with S&C's strategic objectives; Use data to capture new opportunities and develop cascading short to mid-term strategies, initiatives and plans for the region; Report to the RVP and senior leadership on market sizing, accessibility, industry trends, competitor activities, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies and markets to evaluate risks and opportunities to maintain a competitive edge
  • Budget Management: Oversee the creation of sales forecasts, budgets and margins for the assigned territories, establishing a future pipeline of opportunities and leading the team to successfully meet targets; Use market sizing data to identify and track the potential audience, revenue and growth
  • Sales Execution & Business Development: Create and manage quarterly regional sales plans and campaigns, detailing territory sales professionals' planned customer visits, key account meetings, forecasted orders and strategic campaign activity; Partner with Channel Managers and Territory professionals to develop and execute strategic Distributor business plans; Utilize consultative and insight selling techniques and support territory sales professionals to progress existing sales opportunities, negotiate and close sales opportunities and secure/grow market share; Oversee the creation of proposals and support critical sales presentations to promote and build momentum for sales opportunities; Oversee training activities for assigned territories (new team member onboarding, GROW Program, guided selling activities for TSII, VFII, EdgeRestore, etc.); Represent S&C at industry events including trade shows, conferences, presentations, meetings and other related events; Attend and present at critical pipeline meetings, factory visits, industry meetings etc.; Approve quotations, discounts, margins, special offers, RMAs and other approvals in line with the Delegation of Authority; Oversee and approve blanket renewals and pricing lists; Oversee legal reviews and contract negotiations, supporting negotiations for mutually favourable terms; Network and nurture strategic relationships to become entrenched at the senior level of our customers, leveraging detailed knowledge of the customer's pain points and unique needs to establish S&C as a strategic partner and support territory sales professionals to progress, negotiate and close sales opportunities and secure/grow market share; Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including sales enablement, commercial strategy, marketing, product development, Leadership etc.) to ensure seamless coordination and alignment of sales efforts with the regional sales plan
  • Leadership & People Management: Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team; Role model appropriate and professional workplace behaviors, address/mediate conflicts to restore harmony, and support a positive, healthy and inclusive workplace culture in accordance with S&C's mission, vision, values and guiding principles; Manage departmental administrative team member processes including but not limited to recruitment, induction, vacation management, performance reviews, performance improvement plans, and workforce/succession planning; Proactively establish, monitor, and hold team members accountable to clear responsibilities and accountabilities, provide ongoing performance feedback, both positive and developmental, address performance gaps promptly, recognize and reward achievements, and initiate decisions for corrective actions and terminations where required; Foster a culture that supports the growth and development of team members and proactively trains, mentors and coaches team members; Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules
  • Sales Process Management: Oversee sales processes, methodologies, and tools and remove roadblocks to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the sales team; Approve quotations, discounts, margins, special offers, RMAs and other approvals in line with the Delegation of Authority; Provide insights and recommendations to the executive team to optimize the sales cycle; Communicate major and/or time-sensitive key opportunities with manufacturing and planning to evaluate and manage capacity needs, secure production slots and manage customer expectations and satisfaction
  • CRM & Reporting: Act as a champion for Salesforce including KPI reporting for the assigned territories (update/maintain Opportunity pipeline) and ensure relevant sales activities are posted promptly; Leverage Salesforce reporting tools and dashboards to track sales goals and report out to the Regional Vice President, Director - Inside Sales and other leadership on progress; Develop presentations and present at regional meetings, providing comprehensive updates on high-priority activities, sales budgets, forecasts, sales plans, updates etc.; Maintain a discount report and monitor discounts off the price list
  • Industry Insights & Thought Leadership: Proactively monitor industry trends, competitor activities, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies and markets to develop and update strategic plans, inform product development initiatives and safeguard S&C's interests
  • Travel: Travel as needed (primarily domestically with some international travel) to assist territory sales professionals with deal creation, closure, customer engagement, tradeshows, and conferences, and provide off-hours business support
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Demonstrated experience in CRM systems (Salesforce desirable) maintaining and leveraging data for reporting purposes
  • Proficient computer skills including experience using Oracle and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

S&C Electric Company designs and delivers equipment and services that help modernize and protect the electric grid. Its products and solutions aim to make power delivery safer, more reliable, and resilient, enabling utilities to transform their infrastructure for a grid that operates with fewer outages and supports a sustainable energy future. The company builds on a century-long history, starting with the Liquid Power Fuse, and continues with a global, diverse workforce focused on grid modernization, protection, and control. What sets S&C apart is its combination of a long legacy of technology and strong customer service, paired with a broad portfolio of grid solutions that address both safety and reliability at scale. The firm’s goal is to empower the transition to an outage-free, sustainable electrical energy future by delivering robust, integrated products and services for the intelligent grid.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1911

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What believers are saying

  • SEL-651RD retrofit in Q4 2026 captures SEL-standardized utilities seamlessly.
  • 275,000 SF Palatine facility boosts U.S. manufacturing for grid resilience demand.
  • Aguascalientes expansion serves growing Latin American power quality needs.

What critics are saying

  • G&W Viper-ST undercuts TripSaver II by 20% in lateral protection contracts.
  • Eaton Cooper VFI displaces VacuFuse II in underground restoration bids.
  • Huawei SF6-free reclosers flood U.S. market, underpricing TripSaver FXR by 40%.

What makes S&C Electric Company unique

  • TripSaver FXR Recloser cuts outage costs on overhead lateral circuits.
  • IntelliRupter PulseCloser uses 95% less energy than conventional reclosers.
  • SEL-651RD partnership enables fiber-optic IEC 61869 interoperability for PulseClosers.

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