Job Description Martin Lubricants is hiring a Regional Sales Manager with experience in the promotion and sales of finished lubricants, greases and other products. The regional sales manager will be covering the northwestern / southwestern coast, midwestern / south central regions. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES * Promote and sell product within a defined geographical area and/or field of industrial expertise. * Learn the business dynamics of assigned area, industry, and products. * Define and develop new marketing opportunities within assigned area for products. * Develop and recommend new sales and marketing strategies. * Monitor and control all direct expense associated with performance of job duties. * Maintain appropriate records for customers, prospects, and competitors in a professional manner. * Attend and represent Martin Lubricants at various industry functions. * Provide input to R&D and Quality Assurance and Control on new product, customer needs, customer complaints, etc. * Perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: * Must possess excellent verbal & written communication skills, and possess computer skills in Word, Excel, Power Point , and Outlook * Must be able to interact professionally with independent business owners, chemists, engineering personnel, and purchasing agents. * Must develop application knowledge for the types of products produced by Martin Lubricants * Must work in a safe orderly manner, following all safety, corporate, quality and contract requirements at Martin. * Must possess a high degree of self motivation and planning skills. This position requires considerable travel and negotiations with business owners on pricing, contracts, and credit terms. * Experience working for a major-branded Lubricant Distributor is preferred. * CLS certification helpful, but not required. Job Requirements Education/Experience:Minimum of a four year college degree in Business, Engineering or Science related field, or related experience in marketing and sales of lubricants, industrial products, chemicals, or petroleum related products.