What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP of Sales position at Clemco Industries Corp.?
Who We Are
Clemco Industries Corporation is a leader in abrasive blasting and shot peening equipment, proudly headquartered in Washington, Missouri. Since 1941, we’ve designed and manufactured high-performance systems—from standard and automated units to heavy-duty, fully engineered-to-order solutions. Our products are trusted across industries where safety and reliability are critical, including aerospace, medical manufacturing, defense, and firearms.
With nearly 300 employees across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Clemco combines the strength of a global organization with the agility of a hands-on engineering partner. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, continuous learning, and Lean Manufacturing principles. We are proud to build solutions that protect people and assets worldwide.
With nearly 300 employees across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Clemco combines the strength of a global organization with the agility of a hands-on engineering partner. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, continuous learning, and Lean Manufacturing principles. We are proud to build solutions that protect people and assets worldwide.
Who We Want
We are looking for a dynamic Vice President of Sales to drive Clemco’s revenue growth across the Americas and strengthen our distributor and direct customer relationships.
- Strategic Visionary: You see the market not just as it is, but as it could be—and you build pathways to capture it.
- Relationship Builder: You thrive in creating strong, mutually beneficial partnerships across distributors and direct accounts.
- Leader and Coach: You develop high-performing sales teams that succeed through accountability, encouragement, and continuous improvement.
- Driven Executor: You consistently hit and exceed ambitious targets through strategic action and operational excellence.
- Collaborative Partner: You work across marketing, product development, and leadership teams to create a unified growth strategy.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the development and execution of Clemco’s domestic and regional sales strategy, aligning it with company goals and operational plans.
- Oversee and support a talented sales team, technical sales, and engineered services, setting clear expectations, mentoring growth, and fostering a results-driven culture.
- Strengthen Clemco’s relationships with distributors by understanding their needs and designing programs that drive mutual success.
- Drive revenue growth through both expanding existing markets and identifying new business opportunities.
- Implement robust forecasting and reporting tools to ensure leadership has full visibility into market trends and sales performance.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Product teams to align product launches, customer campaigns, and brand messaging.
- Work closely with the President of the Americas and APAC to drive value stream improvements and ensure process alignment across regions (but without global direct responsibility).
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
- 10 years of progressive sales leadership experience in the industrial manufacturing sector.
- Deep understanding of distribution channels, industrial sales cycles, and engineered-to-order products.
- Proven track record of consistently exceeding aggressive revenue targets.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
- Experience working within a Lean manufacturing environment and aligning sales goals to value streams.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically, with some international travel as needed.
Why Join Clemco?
At Clemco, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and relationships built on trust. We invest in our people, promote from within, and foster an environment where continuous improvement is part of everyday life. Your work will have a direct impact on growing a trusted brand with a proud 80 year legacy—and an exciting future.
We don’t just sell equipment—we deliver solutions that protect what matters most.
We don’t just sell equipment—we deliver solutions that protect what matters most.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clemco Industries Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger, more innovative, and better able to serve our customers.