Regional Sales Manager - North Central

The Role Fisher & Paykel Appliances is seeking an innovative Regional Sales Manager to provide inspirational leadership to the North Central sales team. The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for the leadership, direction, and capability development of their regional sales team as well as champion productive business relationships with our retail and builder /developer customer. The Regional Sales Manager owns the planning & execution of the regional plan and collaborates with channel leaders and other functions across the business to deliver profitable growth in the short and long term while leading the frontline sales team to deliver exceptional financial results. You Will Be the brand ambassador and product expert for the Fisher & Paykel and DCS full suite of products Plan and execute key account strategy, and builder strategy ensuring alignment with global imperatives and growth aspirations for the region. Lead effective, proactive, and rapid problem solving when required to ensure exceptional results are achieved. Drive operational excellence through a weekly cadence of High Performance Delivery forums, process and tools, adhering to the key principles of: clear accountability, forward focus, local leadership, global participation and efficiency. Oversee and ensure effective financial management of the regional retail key accounts (planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting and audit) with a significant focus on driving revenue and margin growth and increased profitability Manage and cultivate existing key account relationships to leverage growth opportunities Coach, develop, and retain high-performing individuals with an emphasis on developing capability in strategic areas of retail & builder Ensure a deep understanding of F&P's and DCS brand positioning and vision. Establish and meet regional sales financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditure; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. Think like an owner and manage the assigned territory and P&L Monitor competitor activity in each account and ensures that appropriate response strategies are formulated and communicated Help to achieve Company strategic objectives, including, but not limited to, achieving budgeted sales, and performing administrative duties, for example, timely submission of spiffs, expenses, mileage claims, and dealer claims You Are A leader who focuses deeply on individual and team development and regularly coach your people to reach their full potential An influencer, a planner, an articulate presenter, and you're always looking to grow our share of the business. You understand the need for sustainable, long-term partnerships. A strong relationship builder - you've got your eye on the high-level strategy but also the details that matter to the right people. You've got the intelligence, commercial awareness, and savviness to be able to close a deal but also…