Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience mid

Exp. Years At least five years of experience in sales; 3 plus years of experience leading teams

Education Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field

Category Sales & Business Development

About this role

The Sales Manager role (Manufacturing Sales Manager) leads sales efforts across the manufacturing network to drive revenue growth and market share. Responsibilities include managing the sales team, building customer relationships with key customers and distributors, analyzing sales data, developing strategies, and handling pricing and contracts.

Key Responsibilities

Manage sales team performance against targets
Develop and implement sales strategies to grow revenue and market share
Analyze sales data to identify growth opportunities
Build and maintain customer and distributor relationships
Negotiate prices and contracts and manage sales budget for profitability

Technical Overview

Primarily commercial and analytical work using CRM software, sales data analysis, and forecasting/budgeting practices. No specific technical systems beyond CRM software are explicitly required.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level Manufacturing Sales Manager with 5+ years of sales experience in manufacturing and 3+ years leading sales teams. They are strong in sales strategy development, sales forecasting, budget management, CRM software usage, and negotiation, with excellent communication and analytical skills.

Must-Have Skills

At least five years of experience in salespreferably in the manufacturing sector3 plus years of experience leading teamsExperience in creating and implementing sales strategiesExperience in budgeting and sales forecastingExcellent communication skillsboth written and verbalProficiency in customer relationship management (CRM) softwareStrong negotiation skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

Master's degree in business administration (MBA) or marketing

Tools & Platforms

CRM software

Required Skills

Sales team leadershipsales strategiessales data analysiscustomer relationship management (CRM) softwarenegotiationcontract negotiationbudget managementsales forecastingmarket researchcommunicationanalytical skills

Hard Skills

Sales team managementSales target attainmentSales strategy developmentMarket share growthSales data analysisCustomer relationship management (CRM) software proficiencyNegotiationContract negotiationBudget managementSales forecastingDeveloping and implementing sales strategiesCustomer and distributor relationship managementMarket research

Soft Skills

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)LeadershipTraining and mentoringRelationship buildingAnalytical thinkingCross-functional collaboration with manufacturing teamsCustomer satisfaction focusCollaboration and alignment with internal stakeholders

Industry & Role

Industry Manufacturing

Job Function Lead manufacturing sales growth through team leadership, strategy, CRM-based execution, and negotiation

Role Subtype Sales Manager

Keywords for Your Resume

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Deal Breakers

Must have at least five years of sales experience, preferably in the manufacturing sector, Must have 3+ years of experience leading teams, Must have experience with sales strategies, budgeting, and sales forecasting, Must have proficiency in CRM software

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