Sales Manager

We’re excited to announce an opening for a Sales Manager based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area! This position plays a key role in driving sales performance and strengthening our global market presence.

Who Are We? The Savant Group is a dynamic consortium of internationally recognized companies based in Midland, Michigan, serving the lubrication, transportation, manufacturing, and energy sectors. Our member companies—Savant Labs, Tannas Company, King Refrigeration, the Institute of Materials and Center for Quality Assurance—each offer specialized products or services, working collaboratively to deliver cutting‑edge solutions to customers worldwide.

We’re driven by a shared set of values that guide everything we do: service, integrity, quality, continual learning, collaboration, and hard work. These principles shape our culture and fuel our commitment to innovation, professionalism, and long‑term growth.

As we expand our global reach, we continue to provide world‑class products and services that support the technical advancement of lubricants, fuels, and related fluids.

Why Join Us? Aside from the fringe benefits or your compensation, the Savant Group takes employee satisfaction above and beyond. In addition to your fringe benefits, you will also get the following benefits by joining the Savant Group:

• A friendly and welcoming environment
• Flexibility, work‑life balance
• Career growth, learning and development
• Employee purpose, recognition and appreciation
• A diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce

The Sales Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, and building strategic relationships through both distributor sales training and direct customer engagement. This role centers on initiating, developing, and managing key sales relationships; identifying customer needs and emerging market opportunities; and executing targeted sales strategies to maximize performance and customer satisfaction. The Sales Manager plays a critical role in achieving or exceeding sales targets, profitability goals, and customer service excellence.

This position collaborates closely with technical support, training, and management teams, with a focus on global sales support and direct sales efforts within the United States and Canada.

The responsibilities and duties described in this job posting are meant to provide a general overview of the position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks, duties, and skills required.

• Manage direct relationships with distributors and customers, ensuring achievement of sales targets and market expansion objectives.
• Drive sales and market presence by negotiating directly with end users through in‑person meetings, product demonstrations, presentations, and virtual engagements.
• Leverage CRM tools to generate customer quotes, monitor activity, and manage sales opportunities throughout the full sales cycle.
• Promote products, programs, and services by executing marketing initiatives and leading customer training events.
• Support sales growth through the development and tracking of annual business plans and monthly sales pipeline forecasts.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to create programs, incentives, and strategies that drive volume and profitability.
• Actively contribute to sales and operations planning, including budgeting and alignment with strategic goals.
• Provide timely insights and feedback to internal stakeholders on market dynamics, business risks, competitive activity, and program performance.
• Foster customer relationships and business development by visiting key accounts and ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Represent the company at trade shows and industry conferences to promote offerings and cultivate new business opportunities.
• Lead and execute special projects assigned, contributing to broader business objectives.

• BS/BA in Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Business Management or related field experience required.
• Minimum of five years’ of demonstrated success as an individual sales contributor and sales leader with a track record of results.
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