Sales Manager
Synectics Inc. · Schaumburg, IL · 1 mo ago
SalesFull-time
Responsibilities
- Develop new business and close sales with OEMs, dealers, end-users, and job shops.
- Maintain and expand relationships with existing customers while identifying new sales opportunities.
- Serve as a technical resource to customers by understanding manufacturing challenges and recommending appropriate solutions.
- Work with customers on tooling, workholding, rotary tables, and machining-related solutions.
- Maintain accurate sales leads and customer information in the CRM system.
- Coordinate trade shows, customer open houses, promotional activities, and other sales events.
- Collaborate with the Inside Sales Team on quotes, technical details, customer requirements, and travel arrangements.
- Submit timely expense reports and follow company policies and procedures.
- Travel to customer locations a minimum of three days per week.
Qualifications
- Experience in EDM, milling, and grinding is required.
- Strong technical knowledge of rotary tables, workholding/fixturing, and machining fluids.
- Proven outside sales or business development experience with a strong hunter mentality and demonstrated ability to generate and close new business.
- Technical education in electrical, electromechanical, or mechanical engineering is preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with laser micromachining and additive manufacturing is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
- Experience using commercial CRM systems; Sage CRM experience is a plus.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Comfortable working in a small, collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
- High School Diploma required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution.
- Annual profit sharing.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Flexible work schedule with home-office flexibility when not traveling.
- Professional development and training.
- Employee appreciation events and a professional work environment.