Area Sales Manager - Business Development
Kelly, Rockford, IL, United States
Job Title:
Regional Sales Manager (Machine Tools / CNC)
Location:
Remote – 40-60% travel
Preference:
Candidates living in Northeast or Southeast/East Coast or Western US regions
Salary:
$80-$100k base plus commissions – base open to discussion for right candidate
Key Requirements:
Sales experience in machine tools, CNC, metal cutting, or industrial manufacturing
Client Profile:
Relationships with Fortune 500 companies and leading manufacturing firms across aerospace, defense, energy, and heavy manufacturing, selling machinery ranging $2M to $10M.
About The Opportunity Kelly Services is partnering with a highly respected, innovation-driven international manufacturing organization, headquartered in Italy, to identify an experienced Regional Sales Manager. This is a high-impact role focused on driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, and building strategic relationships across key industrial sectors.
Position Overview We seek a motivated sales professional with strong background in machine tools, metal cutting, or industrial manufacturing to lead complex, solution-based sales efforts for advanced CNC machining and capital equipment solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Drive revenue growth through new business development and strategic account expansion.
Identify and pursue opportunities within aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial sectors.
Expand market presence through targeted sales strategies.
Build relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and key decision-makers.
Lead full-cycle, solution-based sales processes for capital equipment.
Deliver compelling technical and commercial presentations.
Manage pipeline activity, forecasting, and sales performance metrics.
Establish and execute sales strategies aligned with company goals.
Leverage expertise in CNC machining, metal cutting, and automation solutions.
Partner with engineering teams to deliver customized solutions.
Support product demos and ROI-driven proposals.
Monitor market trends, competitors, and pricing strategies.
Represent the organization at trade shows and industry events.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred (Engineering, Business, or related field).
5+ years of sales experience in machine tools, CNC, metal cutting, or industrial manufacturing.
Proven success selling capital equipment in complex sales environments.
Strong communication and presentation skills with executive-level stakeholders.
Ability to translate technical solutions into business value.
Experience managing long sales cycles and high-value deals.
Proficiency with CRM systems and sales tools.
What’s Offered
Competitive base salary ($80,000 – $100,000) + performance-based incentives.
Strong earning potential with growth opportunities.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technologies.
High-visibility role within a growing organization.
Additional Details
Travel: 40–60% (client visits, industry events, key accounts).
Dynamic, high-growth environment with cutting-edge technology.
How To Apply Submit your resume to:
CHRC511@kellyservices.com
Equal Employment Opportunity Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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Regional Sales Manager (Machine Tools / CNC)
Location:
Remote – 40-60% travel
Preference:
Candidates living in Northeast or Southeast/East Coast or Western US regions
Salary:
$80-$100k base plus commissions – base open to discussion for right candidate
Key Requirements:
Sales experience in machine tools, CNC, metal cutting, or industrial manufacturing
Client Profile:
Relationships with Fortune 500 companies and leading manufacturing firms across aerospace, defense, energy, and heavy manufacturing, selling machinery ranging $2M to $10M.
About The Opportunity Kelly Services is partnering with a highly respected, innovation-driven international manufacturing organization, headquartered in Italy, to identify an experienced Regional Sales Manager. This is a high-impact role focused on driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, and building strategic relationships across key industrial sectors.
Position Overview We seek a motivated sales professional with strong background in machine tools, metal cutting, or industrial manufacturing to lead complex, solution-based sales efforts for advanced CNC machining and capital equipment solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Drive revenue growth through new business development and strategic account expansion.
Identify and pursue opportunities within aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial sectors.
Expand market presence through targeted sales strategies.
Build relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and key decision-makers.
Lead full-cycle, solution-based sales processes for capital equipment.
Deliver compelling technical and commercial presentations.
Manage pipeline activity, forecasting, and sales performance metrics.
Establish and execute sales strategies aligned with company goals.
Leverage expertise in CNC machining, metal cutting, and automation solutions.
Partner with engineering teams to deliver customized solutions.
Support product demos and ROI-driven proposals.
Monitor market trends, competitors, and pricing strategies.
Represent the organization at trade shows and industry events.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred (Engineering, Business, or related field).
5+ years of sales experience in machine tools, CNC, metal cutting, or industrial manufacturing.
Proven success selling capital equipment in complex sales environments.
Strong communication and presentation skills with executive-level stakeholders.
Ability to translate technical solutions into business value.
Experience managing long sales cycles and high-value deals.
Proficiency with CRM systems and sales tools.
What’s Offered
Competitive base salary ($80,000 – $100,000) + performance-based incentives.
Strong earning potential with growth opportunities.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technologies.
High-visibility role within a growing organization.
Additional Details
Travel: 40–60% (client visits, industry events, key accounts).
Dynamic, high-growth environment with cutting-edge technology.
How To Apply Submit your resume to:
CHRC511@kellyservices.com
Equal Employment Opportunity Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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