Sales Manager

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development

Sales Manager | Siftex Equipment Company | South Windsor, CT


Full-Time | Competitive Base Commission Benefits | In-Office | Immediate Start


Siftex Equipment Company is a growing South Windsor, CT-based manufacturer specializing in custom and flexible connectors. We have a tight-knit, talented team, and were proud of the culture weve built and the people who make it happen.

The Sales Manager is the face of our brand a trusted partner to our customers and a values-driven leader who sets the tone for how we do business. This role goes beyond revenue: youll drive strategy, lead marketing efforts, protect our margins, and build lasting relationships. If you lead with integrity and thrive on growth, this role was built for you.


Why Work Here


We believe great work deserves great rewards. Heres what youll get:

• A culture worth showing up for: driven, collaborative, and refreshingly human a team that checks its ego at the door, celebrates wins, and gets things done without the noise
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Generous commission and incentive plan real earning potential tied to your results
• Health Insurance: 75% company paid after just 3 months
• Life, disability, critical illness & accident insurance: 100% company paid
• Paid time off: 2 weeks vacation 1 week personal time 13 paid holidays
• Two performance-based bonuses per year because we share our success
• 3% 401(k) contribution 3% profit sharing we invest in your future\
• Workplace perks: complimentary cereal bar, daily soup selection, monthly luncheons, and team outings

This isnt just a job its a place where youre valued, celebrated, and invested in.


The Role


The Sales Manager owns Siftexs external relationships and is responsible for growing our customer base, protecting our margins, and representing everything we stand for. Youll work closely with our General Manager and Customer Service Manager to align sales strategy, marketing, and pricing and youll do it all with a high standard of honesty, respect, and service.

Key Responsibilities


Sales & Business Development

• Drive new customer acquisition and grow existing accounts across territories
• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting and quoting to closing and follow-through
• Build lasting relationships with resellers, OEMs, and end users
• Conduct domestic and international customer site visits, assess needs, and deliver expert recommendations
• Represent Siftex at trade shows and industry events
• Track and analyze sales data to inform strategy and report on performance

Customer Training & Service

• Serve as the primary external face of Siftex a trusted advisor to every customer
• Train customers and their staff on proper product usage and application
• Deliver a consistently high standard of communication, follow-up, and care

Marketing

• Lead Siftexs marketing function and serve as the primary liaison to our external marketing agency
• Develop and execute marketing strategy in close partnership with the General Manager
• Ensure a consistent, compelling brand presence across all customer touchpoints

Pricing Strategy

• Collaborate with the General Manager and Customer Service Manager to develop pricing strategy and discount guidelines
• Use data and market insight to make smart, strategic pricing decisions that protect gross profit

Collaboration & Culture

• Work closely with the Customer Service Manager, who leads the CSR team, to ensure alignment between sales and service
• Bring a check-your-ego, team-first attitude to every interaction
• Champion a culture of integrity, respect, and genuine service internally and externally

What Were Looking For


Required

• Minimum 5 years of B2B sales experience (10 years preferred)
• Bachelors degree required; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• High standard of ethics, integrity, and professionalism this is non-negotiable
• Strong analytical mindset comfortable with sales data, pricing, and margin metrics
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Self-directed, with strong time management and the ability to thrive with minimal oversight
• Ability to travel 4050% of the time and work from our South Windsor, CT office

Preferred

• B2B sales experience in processing industries: food, chemical, pharmaceutical, paper, or similar
• Familiarity with reseller, OEM, or multi-channel sales environments
• Experience working in or visiting industrial and manufacturing facilities
• Prior sales leadership or team mentorship experience

Ready to Make an Impact?


Were a manufacturer with a great product, a close-knit team, and a culture that rewards people who show up, do the right thing, and care about their work. If that sounds like you, wed love to talk.

Apply today and take the next step in your sales career with a company that truly values its people.


Full-time | Immediate start available | In-office position; remote only when traveling for business

We are an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, including criminal history.