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Job Title: Area Sales Manager-Gulf Coast Region

Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $130000 - $140000 annually +commission

Contractor Work Model: Remote with 50-60% travel to client sites

Area Sales Manager – Marine Industry (Gulf Region)

Travel: 50–60%

Compensation: $130k–$140k base + uncapped commission (1–1.5%) + monthly car allowance ($500–$600)

Hiring Timeline: Target start date early January

Purpose of the Role

As an Area Sales Manager, you will play a critical role in driving growth within the Marine, Offshore, and Wind segments. This role is designed with long-term succession planning in mind. You will initially focus on managing the well-established Pacific Northwest business while gradually transitioning into the Gulf region—eventually taking full ownership of the Gulf territory.

Your mission is to increase revenue, expand market presence, and build strong relationships with end users by delivering exceptional product expertise and consultative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Revenue Growth

+ Achieve profitable sales growth within assigned territories.

+ Consistently close business and meet monthly/quarterly quotas.

+ Develop effective strategies for new business generation and prospecting.

+ Clearly communicate company’s value proposition and competitive differentiation.

Territory Ownership

+ Manage and maintain the Pacific Northwest region’s established customer base while building new opportunities.

+ Collaborate with and eventually succeed the current Gulf region ASM, taking full ownership of the Gulf territory once the transition occurs.

+ Travel 50–60% to customer sites across assigned regions; remainder of work performed remotely.

Customer Relationships & Service

+ Build and maintain long-term relationships with key decision-makers and end users.

+ Deliver timely, professional responses to customer inquiries.

+ Provide high-level product expertise and technical competency (industry-specific training will be provided).

Collaboration & Reporting

+ Partner with internal teams to communicate customer insights and influence product or strategic decisions.

+ Deliver effective presentations to customers, partners, and industry groups.

+ Participate in trade shows, regional meetings, and company events as needed.

+ Complete weekly activity reports, monthly expenses, and other reports as required.

Who We’re Looking For

Required Background

+ Must reside in Louisiana, Mississippi, or Alabama (Gulf Coast region)

+ Strong marine industry experience required (commercial marine, offshore, shipyards, etc.).

+ True hunter mentality – this role requires proactive prospecting and new business development.

+ Proven success selling to end users.

+ 5–10 years of outside sales experience with a track record of exceeding quota.

+ Experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM system.

+ Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

+ Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize in a remote environment.

+ Willing and able to travel domestically 50–60%.

+ BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.

Nice to Have

+ Experience supporting or transitioning into multiple territories.

+ Prior exposure to lighting or electrical products (not required; training provided).

Why Join?

Client is a well-recognized, respected brand within the marine industry. Your role will focus less on explaining who they are—and more on demonstrating why they are the preferred choice over the competition. You'll step into a stable, established book of business while also building a long-term growth path toward running the highest-revenue territory in the company.

If you’re interested in this opportunity and meet the qualifications, we’d love to connect. APPLY TODAY!

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.