What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Sales Leader position at Harwood Rubber Products?
About This Role: We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Sales Manager to lead a sales team focused on selling rubber covered rollers and related services. Key responsibilities include developing sales strategies, managing customer relationships, analyzing market trends, and ensuring sales targets are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical aptitude and be able to communicate complex product specifications and solutions effectively.
- Sales Strategy Development: Create comprehensive sales plans to achieve sales targets, including identifying potential customers, market segmentation, and pricing strategies.
- Team Management: Build, lead, and motivate a sales team by setting individual goals, providing coaching and training, monitoring performance, and addressing sales challenges.
- Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers, understanding their needs, addressing concerns, and negotiating contracts.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- 5 years outside sales experience within the industrial sector, preferably related to manufacturing, engineering, or technical products.
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand and communicate complex product specifications and solutions.
- Experience working for a rubber product manufacturing company would be preferred but not required.
