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Jason Rausch

Washington,IA

Summary

Dynamic Regional Sales Manager with ITW Welding Group, recognized for driving revenue growth through strategic planning and relationship selling. Expert in sales forecasting and performance evaluation, I successfully built high-performing teams and enhanced customer satisfaction, achieving significant market share growth while fostering strong partnerships with key accounts.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Sales Manager Upper Midwest

Illinois Tool Works Inc
03.2000 - 09.2025
  • Developed and executed regional sales strategies to drive revenue growth across diverse markets.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings and address customer needs effectively.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities and inform strategic decisions.
  • Established strong relationships with key clients, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty through tailored solutions.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, utilizing data-driven insights to refine sales tactics and improve outcomes.
  • Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
  • Organized regular sales meetings, providing comprehensive updates on market trends, competitor analysis, and new product developments.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients in assigned sales territories.
  • Participated in sales calls with direct reports to strengthen customer relationships and uncover possible opportunities for growth.
  • Streamlined sales processes to improve efficiency, resulting in increased productivity and overall revenue growth.
  • Cultivated strong partnerships with distributors and retailers to increase product visibility and drive sales volume.
  • Enhanced overall customer experience by conducting regular account reviews, ensuring alignment with client objectives and company offerings.
  • Managed team of Number regional sales representatives and consistently achieved high sales targets.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Aligned company goals with customer outcomes and increased satisfaction by automating contact management systems.
  • Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
  • Pursued strategies to boost profits through effective financial management and operational planning.

Education

Marketing

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
05.1992

Skills

  • Sales leadership
  • Customer service
  • Strategic planning
  • Business development and planning
  • Relationship selling
  • Account management
  • Project management
  • Sales tracking
  • Competitive analysis
  • Territory management
  • Sales presentations
  • Sales coaching
  • Presentations and public speaking
  • CRM software
  • Performance evaluation
  • Channel partnerships
  • Upselling and cross selling
  • Staff training
  • Distributor base development
  • Market share growth
  • Team building
  • Distribution channel management
  • Business growth management

Certification

Successfully Completed and Implemented Strategies Learned From Aslsan Key Account Selling Program

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager Upper Midwest

Illinois Tool Works Inc
03.2000 - 09.2025

Marketing

Kansas State University
Jason Rausch