JOB TITLE: Sales Manager - Home Appliance Components
LOCATION: Within driving distance of Madison, WI or else willing to fly to Madison on a regular basis within a USA location
TRAVEL: Up to 50%; mostly domestic travel
JOB TYPE: Full-time, direct hire with full benefits

Job description: Our client is a global leader providing engineered manufactured solutions to the consumer products industry and is searching for a Sales Manager. We are looking for someone with a can-do personality and a proven track record of success supporting a high-growth company.

• Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
• Building a relationship with the customer to eliminate any misunderstandings and gain a competitive edge.
• Acquire customer information and keep the plant informed on all pertinent changes and other necessary events.
• Communicate all necessary plant requirements to the engineering department for customer request follow through.
• Follow up with engineering to assure all necessary information is completed within the time parameters the customer established.
• Reviews and analyzes sales and operational records and reports; uses data to project sales, determine profitability and targets, and identify potential new markets.
• Identifies and analyzes customer preferences to properly direct.
• Responsible for all product quotations
• Responsible for maintaining and administering the product estimating and quotation module in the Interactive System
• Keeping cost sheets and gross margin log updated on all active parts
• When plant assistance is necessary, communication and coordination will be completed.
• Keep the customer informed on all projects and quality problems, changes, or general information that would assist the plant
• Responsible for administering the New Product Introduction Policy
• Product phase outs: coordination between the plant and customer to assure a smooth transition and eliminate obsolescence.
• Working with customer engineering on proposed changes by the plant: tolerances, etc.
• Working with Engineering on process development for final market costing
• Create and execute a strategic sales plan that expands our customer base and extends the company's reach
• Complete all preliminary costing and competitive comparisons
• Travel schedule will be scheduled in monthly increments and will vary from month to month

Qualifications:

• Experience in Sales and Marketing
• Strong communication and personal time management skills
• Administration and Management
• Must have at least 5 years of experience

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Management, or related field required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• Up to 50% travel

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• technical sales into the home appliance industry: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Chicago, IL (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: Remote