North America Sales Manager (REMOTE IL)

About the role

This role supports revenue growth through customer focus, relationship development, and disciplined commercial execution. You will collaborate with sales, customer, product, and operational partners to identify opportunities, solve problems, and improve outcomes in a life sciences environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical knowledge of food and grain market products
• Create and execute strategic sales plans to meet revenue goals
• Lead and mentor a sales team, providing guidance and training
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients and industry stakeholders
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align sales objectives
• Monitor sales performance metrics and prepare reports for management
• Participate in industry events to promote the brand and discover new business opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years capital sales experience in the food industry or with laboratory instruments
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Strong leadership background in managing high-performing sales teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with client relationship development experience
• Ability to analyze data for strategic sales decision-making
• Experience engaging at executive levels within customer organizations

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility with occasional office visits in Springfield, IL
• Opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing sales team
• Engagement with innovative technologies in the food industry
• Access to professional development resources and training
• Participation in industry trade shows and networking events

Pay

$140,000 – $170,000 annually