Director of Sales

Director of Sales - Plymouth, MN (Onsite) + 25-30% Travel

This is a full-time, onsite leadership position based in Plymouth, Minnesota , with 25-30% travel required to visit client sites, attend industry events, and support business development initiatives. It is a key leadership role responsible for developing and executing sales strategy, leading a high‑performing team, and driving revenue growth within highly technical and engineered‑to‑order industrial markets.

Essential Job Duties

• Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies aligned with corporate growth objectives and market expansion goals
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, focusing on customer acquisition and long‑term partnership development
• Oversee the full sales cycle, including prospecting, bid development, contract negotiation, and closing
• Collaborate closely with engineering, project management, and executive leadership to align sales commitments with operational capabilities
• Manage key accounts and strategic opportunities to ensure customer satisfaction and retention
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to refine sales strategies and positioning
• Forecast sales revenue, track performance metrics, and present actionable insights to leadership
• Represent the organization at industry conferences, trade shows, and customer meetings
• Ensure CRM accuracy, reporting integrity, and consistent execution of sales processes

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive sales experience within industrial, engineered‑to‑order, power generation, or technical equipment industries preferred
• Proven success leading sales teams and driving consistent revenue growth
• Strong understanding of complex technical sales environments and industrial customer markets
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive‑level presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and develop long‑term customer relationships
• Experience using CRM systems and data‑driven sales strategies
• Ability and willingness to travel 25-30% domestically and internationally as required

Position Benefits, Location, Pay, & Schedule

• Onsite position located in Plymouth, MN
• Schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
• 25-30% travel required depending on client needs and business priorities
• Full-time, direct-hire leadership opportunity
• Annual salary is budgeted between $115k to $155k + annual incentive bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, 401(k), and paid time off
• Opportunity to join a stable, growth-focused organization with a strong global reputation

TO APPLY

Qualified candidates may apply by sending their resumes to .

We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

THE RIGHT STAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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