Regional Sales Manager, North Central
Position: Regional Sales Manager, North Central – ACRE Access Control
Location: Minneapolis or Chicago, United States (remote)
Move Security Forward with Acre
Are you passionate about transforming the future of security? Do you thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment where your contributions drive real impact? If so, Acre Security is the place for you. Join us in making the world a safer place — one innovation at a time.
About Acre
At Acre, we're not just building security solutions — we’re empowering security professionals to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Since our inception in 2012, Acre has been at the forefront of innovation in access control, visitor management, and intrusion software. Our solutions are trusted by organisations in over 25 countries, delivering smarter, more adaptable, and easier-to-use security technologies that protect what matters most.
Your Impact
We’re looking for a talented Regional Sales Manager (RSM) to join our Access Control division. In this role, you will:
• Drive regional revenue growth by developing and executing strategic sales plans.
• Strengthen relationships with channel partners, integrators, and key end users.
• Represent Acre at industry events and contribute to the company’s continued market leadership.
What You’ll Do
In addition to the above, your key responsibilities will include:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive regional sales plan to achieve revenue goals.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities while nurturing existing customer relationships.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to inform and adjust sales strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, partners, and clients, serving as a trusted advisor.
• Collaborate with marketing, product development, and customer support teams to ensure customer success.
• Provide training and guidance to partners and end users on Acre’s access control solutions.
• Monitor performance metrics and prepare regular sales forecasts and progress reports for senior management.
• Travel within your assigned region to meet clients, attend trade shows, and represent Acre at industry events (50–75% expected travel).
What You’ll Bring
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in a regional or national sales role.
• Experience managing relationships with channel partners, integrators, and end users.
• Strong knowledge of access control technologies and security industry trends.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in CRM platforms and sales forecasting tools.
• Relevant certifications such as PSP (Physical Security Professional) or manufacturer-specific access control certifications (preferred).
Preferred Attributes
• Demonstrated ability to build and execute a successful sales pipeline.
• Familiarity with Acre’s product portfolio — including Vanderbilt, Premisys, Open Options, RS2, Feenics, and ACT solutions.
• Established relationships and network within the access control and physical security industry.