Sales Manager

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of stand-alone machine tools and automated solutions.

Recruit, hire, train, motivate, and develop direct reports on sales, technical/growth, and desired behaviors.

Maintain a strong teamwork relationship with all direct reports, internal customers, and division service teams.

Develop and maintain strong customer relations with current customers and build relationships with prospects.

Meet/exceed division profit margin and sales revenue goals.

Maintains business expenses within budget for department.

Host customer visits and perform standard product demonstrations.

Provide sales forecasts, highlights, and related reports as required to corporate office.

Create an annual business plan for strategic planning.

Based on business need, assists/supports in other job functions within department, division and/or company within scope and ability. Assumes accountability and responsibility for assigned projects and programs.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or equivalent in formal training and work experience.

A Minimum of 5-years successful Sales Engineer experience in the Machine Tool or related industry.

Experience in stand-alone Machine Tools and automated solutions, demonstrating a strong mechanical/technical aptitude.

Strong negotiation and persuasion skills. Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making.

Superior interpersonal communication skills and customer relationship building.

Demonstrated experience in project management and time management.

Demonstrated application of basic computer skills and demonstrated ability to learn and apply new software and programs as supported by the company.

Demonstrated teamwork skills.

Strong demonstrated leadership skills with an emphasis in team building and performance management.

Strong initiative, competitive nature, and strong goal orientation. Must have excellent attention to detail.

Ability to travel with a current and valid U.S. Passport

Ability to maintain a driver's license with a good driving record.