Hybrid Sales Manager

Overview

Manager, Strategic Sales & Growth —

Location:

Illinois (About 45-60 minutes from Evansville, IN);
Salary: $125k-$150k + Uncapped Commission (1st yr OTE $155k-$190k) + Benefits + Relocation Assistance;
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long Term Disability, 401k w/ 4% match, PTO;
Job Type: Full-Time, 45 hours/week;
Typical

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm;
Travel: around 25%;

Start Date:

ASAP;
Sponsorship is Not Available;
Relocation Assistance Available.

Our client in the capital equipment industry is looking for a Manager, Strategic Sales & Growth to add to their team near Evansville, IN. Leading a team of 6 across sales and marketing, you will own the development and execution of a sales strategy focused on driving new business and expanding existing customer relationships. This role oversees a wide range of sales activity, from high-volume inbound orders to long-cycle, outbound deals that can take 6-18 months to close.

You will play a key role in shaping the company’s go-to-market strategy and revenue objectives for 2027 and beyond. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of building structure, developing teams, and implementing sales strategies that generate measurable growth. This is a great opportunity to be part of a growth-focused, transparent company where you can make a direct impact on revenue and long-term business success.

• Manage a team of 6 across sales and marketing
• Develop a sales strategy focused on driving new business and expanding existing relationships
• Identify new markets, target industries, and growth opportunities
• Support goals for new customer acquisition and market expansion
• Oversee sales quotes, follow-up, and closing
• Drive pipeline management, forecasting accuracy, and closing discipline
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and strategic accounts
• Help drive repeat business and long-term relationships
• Oversee marketing initiatives
• Ensure messaging aligns with sales strategy
• Drive an increase in revenue and customer retention
• Collaborate cross-functionally
• Gather and provide feedback to support product development and innovation

• 5+ years industrial/capital equipment sales experience required
• 2+ years management experience required
• Proven record implementing sales strategies that drive new business/growth required
• Marketing strategy/oversight experience required
• Experience with long-lead time sales (3-18 months) required
• Mechanical aptitude required
• CRM experience required