Sales Manager - Contract Manufacturing

Kurt Manufacturing • Minneapolis, MN

107d • $80,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Sales Manager - Contract Manufacturing is responsible for selling Kurt’s Machining and Die Casting services directly to customers in industries such as Aerospace and Defense, Energy, Robotics, Recreational Vehicles, Agriculture Equipment, and many others. The Sales Manager is responsible for generating and qualifying leads, preparing detailed proposals, building relationships with new and existing customers, working with sales representatives, and ultimately winning new business to increase sales. This role involves interacting with potential customers, understanding their needs, and effectively communicating the value of the company’s offerings.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with contract sales related to CNC Machining or contact manufacturing; experience with Die Casting is a plus
• Bachelor's Degree – preferably in business or a technical field
• Technical experience, including an understanding of manufacturing techniques and the ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and other technical customer requirements
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Detail oriented, organized and able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Experience working with an outside sales representative team
• Strong motivation, leadership, and communication and negotiation skills
• Skilled with Microsoft Office products; experience with Epicor ERP is a plus
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree or MBA
• 10+ years of related experience
• Account management or program management experience

Responsibilities

• Develop sales and marketing plans and identify opportunities for growth in key target industries or with target customers
• Follow up promptly on leads and work with outside sales representatives around the country to identify and create opportunities
• Prepare timely, accurate proposals for customers
• Work closely with key internal stakeholders including estimating, program management, and engineering to ensure customer satisfaction
• Travel as required, mainly customer visits and trade shows
• Prepare regular sales reports that show sales and marketing results and include recommendations for activity changes as required
• Develop, maintain and evaluate all marketing activities including advertising, trade shows and other promotional efforts

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision plans which are effective on Day 1
• Health Care Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees