Outside Sales Manager

CAM2 International, LLC • Tupelo, MS

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Outside Sales Manager is responsible for individually managing and growing an assigned territory through new customer acquisition and expansion of existing accounts. This role is 100% self‑directed, field-based sales, with full ownership of prospecting, relationship building, pricing, pipeline management, and closing business across CAM2's lubricant and specialty product lines.
This is an ideal role for a motivated "hunter" or relationship‑driven salesperson who enjoys being in front of customers, managing their own book of business, and being accountable for personal results.

Requirements

• 5+ years of outside or field sales experience (lubricants, automotive chemicals, or industrial products preferred)
• Proven success managing a personal territory and growing revenue independently
• Experience calling on distributors, service centers, fleets, or industrial accounts
• Working knowledge of lubricant categories and applications (API/ILSAC specifications a plus)
• Strong prospecting, negotiation, and closing skills
• Comfortable with cold calling, in‑person visits, and self-directed scheduling
• Ability to manage pricing, margins, and multiple accounts simultaneously
• Proficient with CRM systems and sales reporting
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly within the assigned territory
• Must live within the area.

Nice To Haves

• Self‑motivated and disciplined with strong time‑management skills
• Results‑driven with a competitive but customer‑focused mindset
• Comfortable working independently without close supervision
• Professional, dependable, and relationship‑oriented
• Technically curious and willing to learn new products and applications

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an assigned sales territory with full personal ownership of results
• Prospect, qualify, and close new business with distributors, quick lube operators, automotive service centers, fleets, and industrial customers
• Maintain and expand existing accounts through regular in‑person visits and account reviews
• Sell and support CAM2's full product portfolio, including PCMO, HDDO, ATF, gear oils, hydraulic fluids, greases, and specialty chemicals
• Conduct technical and value‑based sales presentations comparing products to OEM and competitive offerings
• Develop territory plans, call schedules, and pipeline forecasts
• Negotiate pricing, manage bids, and support contract or program business
• Track all activity, opportunities, and customer data in the CRM
• Monitor competitor activity and provide market intelligence
• Participate in trade shows, product training, customer clinics, and promotional events
• Achieve or exceed individual sales goals, growth targets, and KPI expectations

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus commission / performance incentives
• Expense reimbursement
• Sales tools (laptop, phone, CRM access)
• Product and application training
• Long‑term growth opportunities within a stable, manufacturing‑backed organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed