Sales Manager - Manufacturing & Production

2 hours, 12 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Sales and Business Development
Keller Executive Search

Keller Executive Search

Keller Executive Search is a leading global headhunting and recruitment firm with a presence in 48 countries. We specialize in finding quality leaders to drive business success through retained executive search and a range of curated services, includin...

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Description

  • Develop and execute strategic sales plans to meet revenue targets and grow market share.
  • Lead, coach, and manage the sales team to drive performance and accountability.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, trade shows, and industry events.
  • Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with key accounts.
  • Collaborate with operations, production, and customer service teams to support customer delivery and experience.
  • Prepare and present sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and performance metrics to senior leadership.
  • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to support margin and profitability goals.
  • Monitor market trends, competitors, and customer feedback to inform sales and product strategy.
  • Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through close and post-sale account management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of sales experience.
  • Experience selling in manufacturing, industrial, or production environments.
  • Proven ability to meet and exceed sales quotas in a B2B setting.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to travel as required, up to 50%, for client meetings and industry events.
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain, and production timelines.
  • Experience with capital equipment, custom fabrication, or industrial components sales (preferred).
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma environments (preferred).
  • Existing network of contacts in the manufacturing or production industry (preferred).
  • Experience managing national or multi-territory accounts (preferred).

Benefits

  • Base salary of $72,000–$96,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
  • Competitive commission structure with performance incentives.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.

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