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Who we are:
Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.
With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.
Who we are looking for:
We are currently searching for a Technical Sales Manager to be based out of the Midwestern region of the U.S. Reporting to the Regional Vice President of Sales, this person will be responsible for generating specifications and preferences with a focus on end-users, Specifiers, and Electrical Contractors. In addition, this person will drive continued growth for our product portfolio through distributors.
The ideal candidate will reside in KS, MO, NE, or IA and have a bachelor’s degree along with a minimum of 5 to 10 years of proven electrical industry or related experience.
What you’ll do:
- Generate project specifications with a focus on end-users, Specifiers, and Electrical Contractors.
- Liaise with the local Regional Sales Manager to ensure projects are progressed and secured via the Electrical Distribution channel with the emphasis on maximizing profitable revenue growth.
- Conduct new product presentations and inform customers of new product developments and industry code changes.
- Progress leads supplied from various sources such as, but not limited to, Dodge, PEC, Web.
- Site Visits to identify new opportunities and discuss projects with consultants and contractors.
- Develop strong internal relationships with BU product marketing, technical, and customer service departments.
- Attain sales targets for the area with the contribution to the regional sales targets.
- Work with Atkore agent sales network to drive project growth and specifications to deliver profitable top line revenue growth required to meet/exceed BU goals.
- Demand creation of existing, proprietary, and new products at Electrical Contractor level.
- Educate and train Distribution on products, including lunch and learns, demonstrations, and job site visits.
- Enter, track, manage, and report on projects, opportunities, and territory sales plans using Salesforce.com and other tools as needed.
- Attend trade shows and conferences as needed.
- Manage travel & entertainment expenses in a timely and efficient manner.
- Profile and report on competitive market intelligence, including strengths and weaknesses. Consistently report VOC back to the BU product management teams to help drive Atkore Innovation initiatives.
- Ensure that the Agency Reps are trained and focused on our Innovation initiatives.
- Assist in the evaluation and processing of field quality complaints and return.
- Complete other projects, initiatives, duties and responsibilities as required.
What you’ll bring:
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- Must have a minimum 5-10 years of proven electrical industry or related experience.
- Must be willing and able to work remotely and travel at least 80% of the time.
- Should reside in the general area of KS, MO, NE, or IA
- Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation and analytical skills.
- Excellent computer skills with proficiency in the use of Salesforce.com and Microsoft Office applications.
- Must have experience working with electrical contractors and working knowledge of the NEC.
- A strong electrical and/or mechanical technical background.
- Experience within a sales-oriented environment– electrical or specification sales.
- A proven record of accomplishment of succeeding against set targets.
- Highly motivated with a strong customer focus and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Within 3 months, you’ll:
- Complete your new hire “Immersion” to understand Atkore’s Culture and Values.
- Also through “Immersion,” will make connections with colleagues you will be working with throughout Atkore.
- Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders within your Region.
Within 6 months, you’ll:
- Be able to navigate Atkore systems, for example, Salesforce, Concur Expense & Travel, Cyber Security, Atkore University, Atkore Rep Portal, Literature Portal, and UltiPro HR Portal.
- Understand the business well enough to own and drive sales activities with the assistance of internal support and Atkore Reps.
- Have had enough product training to begin delivering product presentations to Electrical Contractors and Engineers.
- Have met all of your Atkore Contractor Elite (ACE Contractors).
Within 12 months, you’ll:
- Identify additional ACE Contractors within your Region.
- Be able to conduct all available Certified Installer Trainings for Contractors.
- Know all of your Atkore Strategic Agents in your Region.
- Complete specifications reviews with Engineering Firms in your Region for all of Atkore Electrical Products (EP).
- Have knowledge of the major competitive products to sell the advantages of Atkore EP features and benefits.
Atkore is a six-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, consistent with our core values.
Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $121,520 - $167,090. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.
Benefits available include:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Any leave required under federal, state, or local law
Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.
Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.
Technical Sales Manager - Southeast
Who we are:
Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.
With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.
Who we are looking for:
We are currently searching for a Technical Sales Manager to be based out of the Midwestern region of the U.S. Reporting to the Regional Vice President of Sales, this person will be responsible for generating specifications and preferences with a focus on end-users, Specifiers, and Electrical Contractors. In addition, this person will drive continued growth for our product portfolio through distributors.
The ideal candidate will reside in KS, MO, NE, or IA and have a bachelor’s degree along with a minimum of 5 to 10 years of proven electrical industry or related experience.
What you’ll do:
- Generate project specifications with a focus on end-users, Specifiers, and Electrical Contractors.
- Liaise with the local Regional Sales Manager to ensure projects are progressed and secured via the Electrical Distribution channel with the emphasis on maximizing profitable revenue growth.
- Conduct new product presentations and inform customers of new product developments and industry code changes.
- Progress leads supplied from various sources such as, but not limited to, Dodge, PEC, Web.
- Site Visits to identify new opportunities and discuss projects with consultants and contractors.
- Develop strong internal relationships with BU product marketing, technical, and customer service departments.
- Attain sales targets for the area with the contribution to the regional sales targets.
- Work with Atkore agent sales network to drive project growth and specifications to deliver profitable top line revenue growth required to meet/exceed BU goals.
- Demand creation of existing, proprietary, and new products at Electrical Contractor level.
- Educate and train Distribution on products, including lunch and learns, demonstrations, and job site visits.
- Enter, track, manage, and report on projects, opportunities, and territory sales plans using Salesforce.com and other tools as needed.
- Attend trade shows and conferences as needed.
- Manage travel & entertainment expenses in a timely and efficient manner.
- Profile and report on competitive market intelligence, including strengths and weaknesses. Consistently report VOC back to the BU product management teams to help drive Atkore Innovation initiatives.
- Ensure that the Agency Reps are trained and focused on our Innovation initiatives.
- Assist in the evaluation and processing of field quality complaints and return.
- Complete other projects, initiatives, duties and responsibilities as required.
What you’ll bring:
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- Must have a minimum 5-10 years of proven electrical industry or related experience.
- Must be willing and able to work remotely and travel at least 80% of the time.
- Should reside in the general area of KS, MO, NE, or IA
- Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation and analytical skills.
- Excellent computer skills with proficiency in the use of Salesforce.com and Microsoft Office applications.
- Must have experience working with electrical contractors and working knowledge of the NEC.
- A strong electrical and/or mechanical technical background.
- Experience within a sales-oriented environment– electrical or specification sales.
- A proven record of accomplishment of succeeding against set targets.
- Highly motivated with a strong customer focus and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Within 3 months, you’ll:
- Complete your new hire “Immersion” to understand Atkore’s Culture and Values.
- Also through “Immersion,” will make connections with colleagues you will be working with throughout Atkore.
- Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders within your Region.
Within 6 months, you’ll:
- Be able to navigate Atkore systems, for example, Salesforce, Concur Expense & Travel, Cyber Security, Atkore University, Atkore Rep Portal, Literature Portal, and UltiPro HR Portal.
- Understand the business well enough to own and drive sales activities with the assistance of internal support and Atkore Reps.
- Have had enough product training to begin delivering product presentations to Electrical Contractors and Engineers.
- Have met all of your Atkore Contractor Elite (ACE Contractors).
Within 12 months, you’ll:
- Identify additional ACE Contractors within your Region.
- Be able to conduct all available Certified Installer Trainings for Contractors.
- Know all of your Atkore Strategic Agents in your Region.
- Complete specifications reviews with Engineering Firms in your Region for all of Atkore Electrical Products (EP).
- Have knowledge of the major competitive products to sell the advantages of Atkore EP features and benefits.
Atkore is a six-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, consistent with our core values.
Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $121,520 - $167,090. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.
Benefits available include:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Any leave required under federal, state, or local law
Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.
Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Technical Sales Manager
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to the Technical Sales Manager role. A general business degree may not be sufficient if the role demands domain expertise in, say, semiconductors or medical devices. Match your transcript to the job's technical requirements before applying.
Filter employers by LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for Technical Sales Manager or closely related titles. Employers with recent LCA filings have already cleared DOL requirements and understand the H-1B process, reducing your sponsorship risk.
Target industries with consistent H-1B filing patterns
Enterprise software, industrial automation, and life sciences consistently sponsor H-1B workers in technical sales roles. Prioritize employers in these verticals over general retail or consumer goods companies, where H-1B filings for this title are far less common.
Negotiate offer timing around the cap deadline
H-1B cap registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in June, your earliest possible start is the following October. Confirm your employer understands this timeline before accepting, so neither party is caught off guard.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before signing
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Run your title and metro area through OFLC Wage Search to verify the wage level independently before you finalize your compensation negotiation.
Prepare a technical sales competency narrative
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for sales roles. Document how your degree directly applies to the technical content of the job, product architecture, clinical protocols, or engineering specifications. A well-documented nexus between your credentials and the role strengthens the petition.
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Find Technical Sales Manager JobsTechnical Sales Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Sales Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the position is defined. If the role requires applying specialized technical knowledge, such as explaining software architecture, medical device specifications, or industrial engineering systems, and demands a bachelor's degree in a related field, it can qualify. Generic sales management roles without a technical degree requirement are more likely to face USCIS scrutiny or a Request for Evidence.
Which employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Technical Sales Managers?
Employers in enterprise software, semiconductors, life sciences, and industrial equipment sponsor H-1B visas for this title most consistently. These industries require sales staff who understand complex technical products, which supports the specialty occupation argument. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
Can I switch to a Technical Sales Manager role while on H-1B if my current job is in a different field?
Yes, but your new employer must file a new H-1B petition before you start the role. You can't simply transfer your existing H-1B to a different job title without a new LCA and amended petition. The specialty occupation requirement applies fresh to the new role, so the degree-to-job-title match matters even if you've been on H-1B for years.
How does quota exemption apply to Technical Sales Manager roles?
Most private-sector employers hiring Technical Sales Managers are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the annual H-1B lottery. However, if you're hired by a qualifying nonprofit research organization, university, or government research institution, the cap doesn't apply and your employer can file year-round. Most technical sales roles are at cap-subject companies, so plan around the March registration window.
What documentation should I expect my employer to need for an H-1B petition in this role?
Your employer's immigration counsel will typically need your academic transcripts, degree certificates, and a detailed job description establishing the specialty occupation basis. For Technical Sales Manager roles, employers often include product documentation or technical training materials to demonstrate that the role genuinely requires a relevant degree. Your O*NET occupation profile can also support the petition by confirming the degree requirements associated with the title.
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