Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager – Industrial Machinery / Capital Equipment

Location:

Greater Columbus, OH

Base Salary: 62,000 – 70,000

OTE: 300,000 achievable (current team members are hitting this!)

Travel: 80%

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for cutting-edge manufacturing solutions? We’re seeking a highly motivated Area Sales Manager to join our expanding team, selling high-value industrial machinery to a diverse portfolio of clients across the Greater Columbus region.

This role is ideal for a consultative salesperson who excels at building strong relationships, identifying customer needs, and delivering tailored technical solutions that have a measurable impact.

• Develop and nurture lasting customer relationships across your territory.
• Promote advanced manufacturing machinery and related services.
• Collaborate with technical and applications engineers to provide expert solutions.
• Present proposals, product demonstrations, and tailored recommendations.
• Strategically plan and execute to exceed annual sales goals.
• Visit customer sites frequently (targeting a minimum of 25 visits per week).
• Submit weekly territory planning and management reports.
• Travel internationally for semiannual visits to OEM partner factories.

• Bachelor’s degree (or Associate’s degree with 5 years of B2B sales experience).
• 2–5 years of experience in B2B sales, ideally within manufacturing or industrial capital equipment.
• A proven record of closing complex deals and meeting ambitious sales targets.
• A proactive, independent approach to territory management.
• A collaborative mindset with strong technical and problem-solving skills.

• Base salary between 62k–70k, with uncapped commissions and a realistic OTE of 300k.
• Supportive leadership and access to advanced product training.
• The chance to represent premium industrial technology with a strong global reputation.
• Opportunities for international travel and career growth.

If you’re a results-oriented sales professional ready to take your earnings and career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV/resume and we will be in touch.