Regional Sales Manager – Gulf Coast

  • Full-time Employee/ Gulf Coast, USA
  • Territory – West Coast Florida, Panhandle, Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi – monthly travel (approx. 1 week)

Take ownership of a dynamic, high-impact territory role where no two days are the same. Propspeed is the world’s leading foul-release coating for propellers and underwater running gear – a New Zealand-founded global marine brand trusted by boatyards, applicators, distributors, OEMs and boat builders across 60+ countries. We are looking for a driven, technically credible sales professional to own the Gulf Coast market and build the relationships that drive long-term growth.

Seeking Applicants located between Tampa & Naples Florida.

  • Why this role? Own a dynamic and varied territory where no two days are the same. A genuine opportunity to make the Gulf Coast your own.
  • Culture. Join a vibrant, diverse, passionate team representing an industry-leading brand.
  • Growth. Grow your career and develop your skills while representing a globally respected marine coatings brand.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the CEO (with dotted line to the National Sales Manager), you are the face of Propspeed across the Gulf Coast – owning revenue growth, distributor management, channel relationships, technical training and market development across West Coast Florida, Texas, and Louisiana with secondary coverage of Alabama and Mississippi.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Drive sales to distributors, boatyards, prop shops, dealerships, retailers and other marine businesses.
  • Manage and coach distributor sales teams to maximise territory revenue and exceed regional budgets including rep rid-alongs, joint customer trainings, lunch-n-learns, etc.
  • Deliver frequent in-person and online product training, sales demos and technical support.
  • Build a robust, high-converting pipeline of new opportunities across recreational and commercial marine.
  • Maintain and grow key customer relationships for strong long-term industry partnerships.
  • Resolve technical enquiries and customer challenges, turning them into loyalty-building moments.
  • Maintain daily CRM records (visits, demos, pipeline) and use reporting output to drive sales action.
  • Manage in-territory trade shows, distributor shows and regional events that deliver real ROI.
  • Provide timely market intelligence and competitor feedback back to the global HQ team.
  • Coordinate with other regions and departments to align sales and marketing strategy.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

  • 5+ years of proven B2B sales experience in the marine industry.
  • Experience with the boatyard business and marine distribution channels.
  • Key account management experience and a track record of year-on-year revenue growth.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills – verbal and written.
  • CRM discipline and proficiency across Microsoft Office tools (Email, Power Point Excell).
  • High energy, solutions-based mindset with an entrepreneurial, go-getter attitude.
  • A genuine passion for the marine industry and pride in representing a world-class brand.
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and perform hands-on coating applications under vessels.
  • Willingness to travel extensively, including overnight and out-of-market trips.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Base salary

  • Vehicle Allowance – Commensurate with experience
  • Performance bonus – Vehicle allowance paid through payroll, with business-related fuel purchases covered in accordance with Company policy.
  • Time off – 4 weeks paid vacation + 5 Values Days (Birthday, Volunteering Day, 2 × Personal Days, Family Day)
  • Equipment – Provided
  • Induction – Hands on technical training with the Propspeed National Sales Manager as well as online training with the Technical Manager, and CEO as required 
  • Work Style – Flexible environment – you own your territory, you work from a home office set up (the USA sales division are remote workers).

ABOUT PROPSPEED

Propspeed is a New Zealand-founded marine coatings company established in 1999. We manufacture high-performance foul-release coatings and related products, available in 60+ countries. We are Carbon Zero certified, guided by the 4 P’s (People, Product, Partners, Passion), and united by a single vision: Paint the World Gold.

HOW TO APPLY

If you have the marine sales experience, the drive and the passion to represent an industry-leading brand in one of the USA’s most important marine markets – we want to hear from you.

Send your CV and a brief cover letter to our Head of People: gayle.stichbury@propspeed.com 

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