Seco Tools

Lead and develop a regional sales team to drive growth and manage distributor and end-user relationships. | Requires 5-7 years in industrial or metal cutting sales, 3+ years people leadership, and regional team management experience. | ## Regional Sales Manager — Northeast U.S. Location: NE US - Boston, Manhattan, Philadelphia, or nearby Remote with 50%+ travel Are you a proven sales leader ready to take your next big step? Seco Tools is hiring a Regional Sales Manager to lead a high‑performing team across the Northeast region, spanning key industrial markets throughout New England, New Jersey, Delaware, and parts of New York and Pennsylvania. The region serves a diverse customer base across advanced and precision manufacturing, industrial machinery, electronics, aerospace and defense, transportation equipment, metal fabrication, medical devices, semiconductors, marine and shipbuilding, forestry products, and food and beverage manufacturing. This remote role offers autonomy, strategic influence, and the opportunity to drive sustainable growth in a fast‑paced, innovation‑driven environment. You will guide a team of 5–6 professionals, develop territory growth strategies, and engage with key customers across the industries listed above. You’ll lead direct reports responsible for sustaining and expanding critical distributor and end‑user relationships to drive revenue and profitability. Why this role might be right for you: you’ve built a strong foundation in sales leadership and are ready to expand your impact. Lead with purpose and humility, foster a culture of trust and inclusion, and coach people to reach their full potential through clear direction, feedback, and ongoing performance development. Translate strategy into action, aligning team goals with Seco’s Sales Blueprint and Initiative 2030 priorities, and collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations to deliver a unified customer experience. Core competencies and knowledge called out for this position include Leadership & People Development; Strategic & Commercial Acumen; Customer Focus & Service Orientation; Collaboration & Teamwork; Opportunity Management using CRM tools; Communication & Influence; Business Development; and Technical & Industry Knowledge. You should understand metal cutting applications (milling, turning, drilling) and how tooling impacts productivity and cost. Digital & Data Literacy is important — leverage CRM, analytics, and digital platforms to manage performance and enable decision‑making. Education & experience requirements are stated clearly. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or Business Administration—or equivalent practical experience—is expected. The role prefers 5–7 years of experience in industrial, machining, or metal cutting sales and asks for 3+ years in a people‑leadership role. Proven success in managing geographically dispersed teams and achieving regional growth targets is required. Living in the region of responsibility is required for this role. Strong understanding of CRM systems, analytics, and digital engagement tools is necessary. The posting states both "Remote with 50%+ travel" and also "Willingness to travel up to 50% within the Southwest region." Experience as a sales leader in a manufacturing industry is required. Compensation & perks are described as Competitive base salary + performance‑based incentives. Other benefits include 401(k) with up to 8% matching, 11 paid holidays + generous PTO, tuition reimbursement and paid volunteer time, company car, laptop, i. Pad, and phone, health, dental, vision, disability insurance, Incent. Fit wellness rewards, and a $2,000 employee referral bonus. To apply: Click Apply to submit your resume (and cover letter, if applicable) in English. Applications via email are not accepted. For questions, contact hr.us@secotools.com. About Seco Tools: Seco Tools, a subsidiary of Sandvik, develops advanced products and solutions that make metal cutting easier. We operate in more than 75 countries and employ approximately 4,000 people worldwide. Seco Tools is an equal opportunity employer. Notice to Third‑Party Agencies: Seco Tools does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a signed agreement.