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Are you a **Sales and Business Development professional** who is passionate about driving growth for diverse market segments and looking for an opportunity to grow your career? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As the Regional Sales Director, you'll serve as a key member of our global Sales team, driving growth in the region, attracting new customers, developing sales strategies for the LED and Electrical Construction portfolio, and handling a sales team. The ideal candidate is based near Chicago, IL, or near a major airport in the central part of the United States.

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

+ Develop & execute strategies that focus on Electrical Construction Material (ECM) sales growth in the central region, a diverse 12 state market comprised of large industrial, commercial and contractor accounts

+ Leading a top-tier staff of account managers, independent rep agents and distribution partners.

+ Work the entire customer base from EPC/Specifier to large construction contractors to end users and OEM’s specializing in petrochemicals/ oil & gas, water/wastewater, Steel and other Heavy Industries.

+ Training and Site walkdowns with key end users

+ Manage Project pursuit activity for the region directly with End users, EPC’s and Contractors

+ Coordinate presentations and seminars at industrial sites on electrical safety, area classification, and safe installation and maintenance of explosion proof and dust ignition proof electrical equipment, lighting, and instrumentation is required.

+ Actively engage in performance reviews, and rewards and recognition for employees.

WHO YOU ARE

You see the big picture, constantly are envisioning future scenarios, and build strategies to sustain competitive advantage. You try multiple times using multiple methods to find the right solution, while extracting lessons from previous failures and mistakes. You readily distinguish between what’s relevant and what’s unimportant to make sense of sophisticated situations. You settle differences in productive ways with minimum noise.

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

+ A bachelor’s degree in industrial Distribution, Business or Engineering, or a closely related field.

+ Relevant years in the electrical or industrial distribution work experience with relevant years of sales channel management and previous sales team management experience commensurate with the level of this position.

+ A minimum of 50% travel is required for this position

+ Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship in the United States now and in the future

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART:

+ 10+ years in the electrical or industrial distribution work experience

+ 5+ years of sales channel management and previous sales team management experience

+ 10+ years of Electrical Distribution industry

+ Salesforce, Salescloud or other CRM systems

+ MBA

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that phenomenal ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe inclusive teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during the annual merit review process. The total target comp range for this position is $150,000 - $190,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

Work Authorization:

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible.

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WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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**Requisition ID** : 25017710

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.