Technical Industrial Sales Manager – Building Materials​/Specialty Products

Technical Industrial Sales Manager – Building Materials / Specialty Products

$130,000 - $155,000 per year | Kalamazoo, MI | On-Site | Permanent

We are partnering with a global industrial materials organization seeking a Technical Sales Manager to support growth across building materials, industrial applications, coatings, and specialty manufacturing markets. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys consultative industrial sales, relationship-driven business development, and working with technical products that become components within widely used commercial and consumer applications.

• Established global manufacturing organization
• Diverse industrial customer base
• Highly visible sales territory with growth opportunity
• Blend of strategic accounts and new business development
• Collaborative partnership with technical and manufacturing teams
• Opportunity to work with products used across construction, coatings, roofing, and industrial markets
• Strong compensation package plus company vehicle

• Manage and grow existing industrial sales accounts
• Develop new business opportunities across target markets
• Support distributor and direct sales channels
• Collaborate with technical and manufacturing teams on product applications
• Conduct customer visits, trade shows, and industry presentations
• Develop sales forecasts, pricing strategies, and growth plans
• Maintain strong relationships with key decision makers
• Support market research and application development initiatives
• Utilize ERP and CRM systems for pricing, forecasting, and reporting

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related field preferred
• 7+ years of industrial or technical sales experience
• Experience with in building materials, industrial products, specialty chemicals, coatings, or related industries strongly preferred
• Proven relationship management and business development success
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel 30–50%
• ERP/SAP experience preferred

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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