Virginia Sales Manager - Richmond, United States - SalesFirst Recruiting-1

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    THE COMPANY

    This global organization specializes in the sales and support of premier high-precision measuring instruments. They serve applications across many industries such as medical, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, and food & beverage. Established roughly 40 years ago, they are leaders in research and development and have significantly influenced the analytical instrumentation industry.

    They are now needing to hire a technically-driven Sales Manager in the Richmond area who will lead, motivate, and contribute to their sales team.

    THE JOB

    As a player-coach Sales Manager in the Richmond, Virginia area, you will lead a team of roughly 10 sales reps selling solution-oriented instrumentation equipment.

    This involves being a front-line manager, helping your team develop new accounts and manage existing accounts. Day-to-day you can expect up to 40% travel Travel for meetings, demos, installations, and side-by-side selling with reps.There is a local office where you will be able to collaborate with sales team members, engineers, and R&D teams.

    The right person for this role will have contribution and leadership experience in technical manufacturing settings.

    THE QUALIFICATIONS

    • At least 5 years of technical sales leadership and contribution experience in a related manufacturing industry
    • Strong understanding of long, enterprise sales cycles
    • Have a passion for leadership, mentorship, and employee development
    • Confident and consultative communicator
    • High technical aptitude
    • Open to up to 40% travel
    • Must live in the Richmond, Virginia area

    THE BENEFITS

    • $145-180K in targeted earnings = K salary + quarterly/annual bonuses
    • Profit sharing and career growth opportunities
    • Excellent MDV benefits for you and your family
    • Life and disability insurance
    • Paid time off that grows with tenure
    • 401K + match retirement plan
    • Maternity/paternity leave
    • Additional Wellness/Environmental Responsibility benefits
    • Joining a profitable, stable organization with a strong product/service