Drive Sales Growth in Charleston as an Area Sales Manager!

Do you thrive in a fast-paced sales environment and enjoy building strong customer relationships? Are you a technical whiz with a passion for innovative solutions? If so, then clients wants you!

Snelling ProSearch hires for leading OEMs. We're seeking a highly motivated Area Sales Manager (ASM) to join our team in Charleston, SC. In this exciting role, you'll be responsible for driving sales of our industry-leading machine tools by providing exceptional customer service and technical expertise. You'll build and nurture relationships with existing clients, identify new prospects, and develop strategic sales plans to achieve ambitious growth goals.

Here's what you'll do:

• Build trust and lasting relationships with customers, becoming their trusted advisor for all things machine tool related.
• Champion machining center products, showcasing lathe capabilities and providing technical sales support to ensure customers get the perfect solution.
• Partner with our Applications Engineers to assess customer needs and recommend the most effective equipment and materials.
• Craft compelling proposals and presentations that win new business and keep existing customers coming back for more.
• Proactively visit customer sites (expect at least 25 visits per week) to identify opportunities, address challenges, and ensure their continued success.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to exceed yearly targets.
• Collaborate with our engineering team to deliver impactful product demonstrations.
• Travel internationally (semi-annually) to visit OEM factories and stay ahead of the curve.
• Prepare regular reports to track progress and identify areas for improvement.

To be successful, you'll need:

• A Bachelor's degree (any major)
• 3-5 years of experience in B2B sales or business development
• A strong understanding of technical concepts and a passion for innovative solutions
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build trust and rapport with customers at all levels
• A strategic mindset and a results-oriented approach
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, travel-intensive environment (expect 80% or more travel)

The Area Sales Manager candidate will be rewarded with

• Company vehicle!
• Competitive base salary
• Aggressive commission potential
• Excellent benefits
• Industry leading reputation
• Established territory with great leadership
• Strong culture with growth potential

Ready to join a winning team and make a real impact? Apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse screening.