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 need to hire a technically driven Sales Manager in the Houston area who will lead, motivate, and contribute to their sales team.

THE JOB

As a player-coach Sales Manager in the Houston 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

• 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 Houston, Texas area

THE BENEFITS

• $160-195K in targeted earnings = 130-150K 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