Light Industrial Sales Manager

Business Development Lead | Metric Geo | Flow Control

About the Client

Metric Search is working with a well‑established industrial solutions provider serving manufacturing and light industrial customers. The organization is known for its technical expertise, customer‑first mindset, and long‑term partnerships. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement, the company continues to grow by delivering reliable equipment, service, and support across a wide range of industrial applications.

The Light Industrial Sales Manager is a field‑based role responsible for driving growth within an assigned territory. This position blends new business development with ongoing account management, using a consultative sales approach to support customers’ operational and technical needs.

This role works closely with internal service and sales teams to ensure a seamless customer experience from initial engagement through execution and long‑term support.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities through networking, outreach, and territory planning
• Manage and expand relationships with existing industrial customers
• Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate equipment or service solutions
• Coordinate with internal teams to support smooth handoff from sales to service
• Act as a trusted point of contact to address customer questions or issues
• Maintain strong organization, follow‑up, and time management across the territory

Qualifications / Skills

• Experience in outside or field‑based sales, preferably selling industrial vacuums, pumps, or air compressors into industrial markets
• Mechanical or technical aptitude; exposure to industrial equipment is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Self‑motivated, independent, and comfortable managing a sales territory
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency with standard business software; CRM experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally within the assigned territory

Interested?

If you feel that you possess the necessary skills to excel in a Light Industrial Sales Manager position in a global‑leading technical company, please apply within.