Sales Manager - Midwest/Western US & Mexico

We are in search of an experienced, professional, outside Sales Manager to find, lead, and close sales in the Midwest/Western United States and Mexico. In the U.S., this region includes Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North/South Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. We provide a $72,000 base salary plus commission with no cap. Historically, this position has paid $110-145K. This is a very lucrative opportunity for a P.O. "Hunter". Frequent travel is required as we place importance on face-to-face contact with our customers. The Sales Manager will be in our Schaumburg office when not traveling.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining relationships with existing OEMs/Dealers/End-users while establishing new clients to increase sales activity
• Serving as an initial technical "go to" person to gather facts, make recommendations and solutions to manufacturing challenges presented by OEMs, dealers, and job shops
• Collecting and entering sales lead information and new/updated customer information within Sage CRM
• Coordinating trade show and customer open house presence, logistics, promotional materials, and event support
• Working closely with the Inside Sales Team to receive quotes, explain tooling or workholding solutions and details to customers, and arrange travel to customer sites
• Timely submission of expense reports and adherence to established company guidelines
• Working closely with the Marketing Coordinator regarding Tradeshow and Open House participation
• Willingness to support the team with other responsibilities based on your strengths and to continuously build new capabilities

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• A technical electrical and/or mechanical education; an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in an electrical, electromechanical, or mechanical field of study is a plus but not required
• Experience with EDM, Milling, and Grinding a must. Familiarity with Laser Micro-machining and Additive Manufacturing is a plus
• A solid understanding of Rotary Tables, Workholding/Fixturing, and Machining Fluids for the Aerospace, Medical, Energy, and Manufacturing industries
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Teams
• Familiarity with commercial CRM software; experience with Sage CRM a plus
• Highly organized with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects
• A polished professional who is ambitious, creative, committed, and passionate
• Comfortable working in a small team and cross-functional environment

Benefits that are offered include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Contribution
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Attractive performance-based salary plus commission

Employee Perks:

• Flexible schedules
• Pleasant, professional work environment
• Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year
• Professional development and training