Arriva nel team Rapid

Location: Hybrid – Remote sales office and Company Headquarters, Pittsburgh PA
Reports To: President 
Company: Rapid Granulator, Inc. 
Employment Type: Full-Time

Rapid Granulator, Inc. is a global leader in size reduction solutions for plastic waste and recycling. With over 80 years of innovation and expertise, Rapid’s equipment is engineered to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient granulation across a range of applications. We pride ourselves on helping customers improve operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and enhance sustainability through tailored, dependable systems and service.

Position Summary

The Regional Sales Manager (RSM) is responsible for driving sales growth, managing customer relationships, and expanding market share within an assigned geographic territory. This role serves as a strategic partner to customers and manufacturers representatives, promoting the full portfolio of Rapid’s granulators, auxiliary systems, and spare parts. The RSM is expected to identify new business opportunities, manage the sales pipeline, and deliver on revenue and profitability goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a territory sales plan to meet or exceed annual sales targets.
• Identify and pursue new customer opportunities within plastics processing, recycling, and manufacturing industries.
• Manage and grow relationships with, end-users and manufacturers’ representatives.
• Provide technical product guidance and work closely with engineering and application support teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Deliver consultative selling presentations, proposals, and quotations to customers.
• Represent Rapid at industry trade shows, conferences, and customer events.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer feedback to inform strategy.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, forecasts, and CRM data.
• Collaborate with internal teams including marketing, operations, and service to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and post-sale support.
  
  

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field is preferred but not mandatory. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of technical or capital equipment sales experience, preferably in plastics, manufacturing, or industrial equipment.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals in a regional or national territory.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and explain industrial machinery.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the region (up to 75%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, or plastics recycling processes.
• Knowledge of ERP/CRM systems (e.g., SAP, Salesforce).
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and sustainability initiatives.
  
  

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary + performance-based commission structure
• Travel reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities
  
  

Join Rapid Granulator, Inc. and be part of a global team driving the circular economy through innovative plastic recycling solutions.

To apply, please send your application to bradc@rapidgranulator.com