About the role
- Identify, develop, and grow relationships with key OEM accounts across the United States.
- Lead business development efforts by driving the sales of complex, custom components and assemblies into large, high-profile manufacturers.
- Serve as a trusted advisor, working in-depth through Purchasing and Engineering teams to create valuable, long-term client relationships.
- Manage projects from inception through to delivery, providing ongoing communication and support to principals and customers alike.
- Participate in trade shows, industry events, and territory travel regularly to expand network and pipeline.
- Practice in-depth consultative selling and professional project management.
- Utilize advanced CRM and analytical tools to manage sales funnels and project timelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience.
- At least 4 years of B2B sales experience, preferably technical solution-based sales in manufacturing or engineering-related markets.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a consultative approach.
- Strong organizational and time management skills; a proactive, self-starting attitude.
- Technical aptitude with the ability to interpret drawings, models, and product specifications.
- Experience with CRM software (Salesforce preferred) and proficiency with LinkedIn Premium, Hoovers/ZoomInfo, or IBIS.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
- Driver's license and ability to obtain passport required
- Go-getter mentality, intellectual curiosity, and a strong drive to succeed.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
B2B salestechnical solution-based salesproject managementconsultative sellingtechnical aptitudeinterpret drawingsinterpret modelsinterpret product specifications
Soft skills
communication skillsrelationship-building skillsorganizational skillstime management skillsproactive attitudeself-starting attitudeintellectual curiositydrive to succeed
Certifications
Bachelor's degreedriver's licensepassport