Regional Sales Manager in Minneapolis, Minnesota at Detector Electronics LLC

Our Company:

Det-Tronics is a $200M global technology leader in industrial life safety solutions, specializing in high-end flame and gas detection and automation control systems. As part of Spectrum Safety Solutions with 1,700 employees across 20+ countries we serve mission-critical environments in oil & gas, clean energy, marine, and infrastructure. Backed by Sentinel Capital Partners, we’re driving innovation and growth across our portfolio.

We make the world a better place to live!

About This Role:

We are seeking a Regional Sales Manager to join our Energy Team. This position is based in the Midwest, with a preference for candidates located in Minnesota or Illinois.

In this role, you will drive revenue growth by promoting Det-Tronics fire and gas detection solutions, expanding market presence, and developing strategic customer relationships. You will identify and pursue new business opportunities, support channel partners and end users, and manage opportunities from initial engagement through proposal development.

Success in this role requires strong commercial acumen, technical curiosity, and the ability to build trusted relationships across customers, distributors, and internal stakeholders. You will also provide valuable market intelligence, contribute to regional sales strategies, and support product and business development initiatives.

This position reports to the Regional Sales Director and works closely with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Marketing, and other members of the global Energy Team.

For more than 50 years, leading oil and gas companies have relied on Det-Tronics to provide innovative flame and gas detection solutions that help protect people, assets, and operations from fire, gas leaks, and related hazards.

Key Responsibilities:

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, a technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Ability to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory.

Preferred Qualifications

We are looking for a customer-focused sales professional who demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills and a proactive “can-do” attitude. If you are skilled at understanding client needs, presenting clear value, and driving results—while working effectively both independently and within diverse teams, this role is for you.

• Proven customer-focused approach with a strong understanding of Voice of the Customer principles.
• Strong interpersonal and consultative selling skills, with the ability to uncover customer needs and build credibility.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to communicate complex technical solutions in a clear and compelling manner.
• Commercially minded with the ability to articulate value and maximize business opportunities.
• Effective team player who can collaborate across functions, cultures, and time zones.
• High level of self-awareness and professionalism when interacting with customers and colleagues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging to different audiences.
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.

Why Join Us?

Benefits:

At Det-Tronics, we believe in taking care of our people. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Ready to shape the future of industrial safety?

Apply now and join us in making every life safe and sound.