SalesFirst Recruiting is Hiring a Technical Manufacturing Sales Manager (TEXAS) Near Houston, TX
THE COMPANY This global organization specializes in the sales and support of premier high-precision measuring instruments. They serve applications across many industries including medical, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, and food & beverage. Established roughly 40 years ago, they are leaders in research and development and have significantly influenced the analytical instrumentation industry. They need to hire a technically driven Sales Manager in the Houston area who will lead, motivate, and contribute to their sales team. THE JOB As a player-coach Sales Manager in the Houston area, you will lead a team of roughly 10 sales reps selling solution-oriented instrumentation equipment. This involves being a front-line manager, helping your team develop new accounts and managing existing accounts. Day-to-day you can expect up to 40% travel Travel for meetings, demos, installations, and side-by-side selling with reps. There is a local office where you will be able to collaborate with sales team members, engineers, and R&D teams. The right person for this role will have contribution and leadership experience in technical manufacturing settings. THE QUALIFICATIONS
5 years of technical sales leadership and contribution experience in a related manufacturing industry
Strong understanding of long, enterprise sales cycles
Have a passion for leadership, mentorship, and employee development
Confident and consultative communicator
High technical aptitude
Open to up to 40% travel
Must live in the Houston, Texas area
THE BENEFITS
$160-195K in targeted earnings = 130-150K salary quarterly/annual bonuses