Job Title: Regional Sales Manager
Department: Commercial
Supervisor/Manager: Sales Director
FLSA Status: Full-Time Salaried Exempt
Location: EMEA
Revision Date: April 2026
Regal Rexnord Corporation (“Regal Rexnord”) is a leading manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation and mechanical power transmission products and sub-systems, serving customers around the world in the general industrial, consumer, commercial construction, food & beverage, and alternative energy end markets, among others. Regal Rexnord sells its products and solutions to OEMs, through distributors, and directly to end-users. With the announcement of the acquisition of Altra Industrial Motion, a ~$2B global business with 9,000 associates, focused on Power Transmission and Factory Automation products, Regal Rexnord has become a $7.3B company with 36,000 associates globally.
You may not know it, but Regal Rexnord impacts your life every day. The company’s products enable the fans in HVAC systems that keep us comfortable; the power source that keeps smart buildings running; the agricultural and food service equipment that keeps us fed; and the conveyer systems that keep e-commerce flowing, to name a few of the applications where our products are used.
Regal Rexnord’s business purpose is to create a better tomorrow by energy-efficiently converting power into motion. This means creating innovative solutions while focusing on both customer needs and the company’s commitment to sustainability. The company’s industrial powertrain and automation solutions offerings are an important part of the company's growth strategy. The company’s strategy includes leveraging 80/20 to prioritize all activities, including product excellence, operational excellence and commercial excellence (i) driving organic sales growth through the introduction of innovative new products, with a particular focus on improving energy efficiency, (ii) establishing and maintaining new customers, as well as developing new opportunities with existing customers, (iii) participating in higher growth end markets and geographies, and (iv) identifying and consummating strategic, value creating acquisitions.
Scope of role
The Linear Motion Division is a major contributor to the Segment, with approximately 1,500 global associates and $400M in revenue. There are 10 main sites located across the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, & Europe.
The Area Sales Manager (ASM) is responsible for driving revenue growth across all customer accounts in Central Europe, both directly and through distribution channels. With a strong focus on developing Distributor and OEM relationships, the role influences purchasing decisions, expands share in new and existing designs, and delivers sustainable sales results through collaborative, solution‑focused selling.
Core Responsibilities
1. Responsible for all customer locations (direct and indirect customers) in a defined geographic territory, with emphasis on developing OEM/machine builder accounts.
2. Drive specification on new designs and share gain on existing designs at customer accounts.
3. Collaborates with our Distributor Commercial team when jointly pursuing end customer business.
4. Collaborates successfully in a team selling environment with Customer Service, Application Engineering, Product Line Managers, Manufacturing Engineering and other team members as needed.
5. Influence purchasing decisions at multiple organizational levels
6. Execute disciplined selling processes to attain quota by;
7. Purposeful account planning,
8. Time and territory management,
9. Funnel opportunity management/CRM proficiency
10. Educate OEMs and distributors on the differentiation and value of Regal Rexnord Linear Motion Products, as appropriate.
11. Guide customers toward customised solutions when standard, off‑the‑shelf products do not meet requirements.
12. Serve as a trusted technical advisor by building productive, professional relationships with key distributors to enable collaborative selling at indirect accounts.
13. Proactively assess, clarify, and validate customer needs through the QBR (Quarterly Business Review) process.
14. Maximize new business development and marketing-driven opportunities.
15. Maintain strong technical competence in the knowledge and application of Thomson Linear motion Products within served markets by engaging technical support resources as needed.
16. Develop and maintain a Key Account Management Plan (KAMP) for strategically important accounts; use CRM to coordinate actions and manage opportunities.
17. Facilitate customer stakeholder discussions to surface ideas and concerns, guiding groups toward solutions using a consultative approach (Teach / Tailor / Take Control).
18. Regularly report market conditions to leadership, including industry segment trends, competitor activity, and in-demand product features/benefits.
19. Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and channel partner events as required.
Critical Competencies
20. Technical Aptitude & Product Knowledge. Strong mechanical aptitude and deep understanding of the portfolio, including motors, drives, and controls.
21. Industry & Application Insights. Applies market and application knowledge to identify growth and innovation opportunities.
22. Relationship Building. Establishes and sustains trust-based relationships with OEMs, distributors, and internal stakeholders.
23. Planning & Time Management. Prioritizes effectively, manages territory with discipline, and executes account plans consistently.
24. ROI-Based Solution Selling. Delivers value-driven solutions tailored to customer needs, emphasizing ROI.
25. Conflict Resolution. Navigates challenges with professionalism and tact.
26. Negotiation Skills. Use persona-based approaches to influence and negotiate with diverse customer profiles.
27. Customer Advocacy & Empathy. Understands customer pain points and champions solutions aligned to their goals.
28. Team Collaboration. Works effectively in a cross-functional matrixed environment to deliver customer success.
29. Situational Awareness. Adapts approach based on customer dynamics, business context, and competitive landscape.
30. Communication & Presentation. Communicates confidently with audiences ranging from technical stakeholders to executives
Required Education & Experience
31. BA/BS in Industrial Technologies, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Business, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered) such as;Proven experience in outside technical sales within an industrial or manufacturing environment, preferably involving motion control or electromechanical products.
32. 3+ years of outside technical sales experience; motion control experience with motors/drives/controls preferred; strong mechanical aptitude.
Skills & Competencies
33. Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.
34. Advanced analytical, organizational, and project management capabilities.
35. Ability to lead, influence, and motivate cross‑functional teams without direct authority.
36. Working knowledge of CRM systems, Policy Deployment, 80/20 methodologies, forecasting, and reporting tools.
37. Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Power BI, Teams, and Excel preferred.
38. Strong work ethic, proactive communication style, and comfort engaging in courageous conversations.
Location & Travel
39. Ideal candidate will reside in the EMEA region; other locations may be considered.
40. Travel requirement: up to 50%, including willingness and ability to travel by all forms of transportation.
Language
41. English required
Physical Demands
42. This role is primarily office-based with occasional time spent in manufacturing environments. Physical demands are limited. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
43. **Must be willing and able to travel by all forms of transportation.
Work Environment
This position operates primarily in an office environment with standard business conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made as required to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About Regal Rexnord
Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.
The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.
Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.