Northwest Pump & Equipment is seeking a motivated, experienced Industrial Sales Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical sales, excellent leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the industrial equipment market. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a proven track record of sales growth through effective and thoughtful management, that is looking for a new opportunity to drive the success of a leading, employee-owned, industrial distribution company.
This position will be based out of our Headquarters in Portland, OR, and will require travel to our other branches, as well as for various factory training and sales meetings (expect to be travelling approximately 30% of the time). You'll have the exciting role of leading our Industrial Sales Team of 12 skilled and dedicated individuals, ensuring their efforts align with our strategic goals by fostering a supportive and high-performing environment.
If you are a sales manager who thrives on forward-thinking strategies, possesses strong leadership skills, and is seeking an invigorating new challenge, apply now!
What does this role do?

• Talent management of sales team including recruiting, hiring, training, and performance management
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service and support to foster loyalty and repeat business
• Provide technical guidance and support to customers and sales team
• Maximize the effectiveness, growth, and profitability of the department to achieve company goals and objectives
• Deliver profitable growth of the Industrial division's market footprint through continual improvement of our product offerings, and penetration into new geographic or industrial markets
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans and forecasts to meet corporate goals
• Analyze market conditions to provide effective coverage of our markets and vendors and to determine customer needs, price strategies, discount rates, and competitor activities and products
• Direct channel development activities and establish sales territories, quotas, and goals
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of product offerings, their applications, industry developments and emerging technologies
• Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, service and applications to ensure seamless sales operations and effective marketing initiatives
• Represent the company at trade association meetings
• Prepare periodic sales reports showing sales volume, potential sales, and areas for expansion
• Deliver sales presentations and meet with key clients to maintain relationships
• Recommend or approve budgets and expenditures

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, marketing, or related field
• Proven experience in industrial sales; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven experience setting sales goals and holding sales team members accountable for achievement
• Technical proficiency and the ability to understand complex industrial equipment
• Experience managing a sales process using CRM systems
• Supervisory experience with proven ability to lead a team to meet quotas
• Excellent leadership, customer service, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to travel to manage a team spread out across the Western US
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills; attention to detail
• Skilled in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook; internet skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with all levels of customers and coworkers is essential; ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Ability to contribute to an " Ownership Culture " and understands all decisions have an impact on our business
• Must possess and maintain a safe driving record with valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, reference checks, and motor vehicle report

What else?
NW Pump is a family-founded distributor of industrial equipment with over 60 years in the industry and a strong presence in the Western US. Starting in the Pacific NW, we have grown over the years to 19 locations across 8 states.
We offer a competitive pay and benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and LTD insurance, 401k plan with Employer Match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and shares of company stock, vacation pay, sick time pay, holiday pay, wellness programs and other great company provided benefits and activities.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today! EEO Employer/Vets/Disabled
www.nwpump.com