Regional Sales Manager - East Coast U.S. at Lakeland Industries

At Lakeland Industries, we don’t just sell PPE—we protect the people who run into danger when others run out.

We’re looking for a driven, boots-on-the-ground sales leader to own and grow our U.S. territory – Texas. If you thrive on building relationships, closing deals, and being the go-to expert for your customers, this is your chance to make a real impact.You’ll be out in the field—meeting with distributors, and decision-makers—more than 85% of the time. You’ll have the freedom to run your territory like a business, backed by a company that values integrity, innovation, and service.We’re looking for someone who:

Knows how to build trust and drive results
Can speak the language of the fire service—or is ready to learn fast
Is energized by face-to-face selling and long-term partnerships
Wants to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of safety

If you’re ready to take ownership of a high-impact territory and help protect the world’s workers, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

Increase sales to attain territory growth objectives
Prospect new distribution and end-user opportunities
Manage sales representation groups in region
Make end-user sales calls
Actively manage multi-state territory
Maintain and utilize Salesforce system
Understand and utilize ERP system
Various administrative functions as needed
Improve distribution partner product knowledgebase and perform training as needed

Qualifications:

Experience working in Safety Market (PPE, garment manufacture, glove manufacture, etc.)
Experience working for an industrial distributor or manufacture preferred
Sales and Presentation experience preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Teams, Excel and PowerPoint
Salesforce CRM experience preferred
College degree preferred
Willing to travel up to 70%

Life at Lakeland Industries

Lakeland is reaching out to world markets with its broadening array of protective products, and producing them at international sites as well as domestic ones. We became slightly Canadian with the establishment of Lakeland Protective Wear Inc. in Burlington, Ontario. A year later we opened a new factory in Celaya Mexico, a move that augmented our manufacturing network and tripled our production capacity. Recently, we entered China, again increasing our production while lowering costs. Among leading companies designing and manufacturing protective garments for industry, municipalities, and the burgeoning healthcare field, Lakeland Industries' products have established and maintained their global reputation for overall quality. Indeed, our products have long been recognized as the field's gold standard for quality - that essential, expected and deserved constituent of any protective wear

Thrive Here & What We Value

Fun Team and Culture

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Competitive Pay Plans

Day One Eligibility for Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Available

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Time

Lakeland Fire + Safety's mission to protect workers, first responders, and communities

Technologically advanced protective clothing for hazardous material handling in various industries

Global reputation for overall quality as the field's gold standard

Regional Sales Manager - East Coast U.S.

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Life at Lakeland Industries

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