Territory Sales Manager – Fasteners/VMI; OEM Manufacturing - Des Moines, Iowa
Listed on 2026-01-16
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Sales
Industrial Sales, Business Development
Location: Iowa
Territory Sales Manager – Des Moines, Iowa (Full-Time, Direct Hire)
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Job Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: Base Salary $80,000 to $90,000 plus commission
Industry: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Industrial Sales
A well-established and a leading distributor of industrial fasteners and assembly components, supporting OEM manufacturers and assembly operations across a wide range of industries. We are seeking an experienced Territory Sales Manager to support continued growth by developing OEM customer relationships and selling Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs.
Position Overview:This role is responsible for selling fasteners and assembly components into manufacturing and assembly environments and managing customer relationships within an assigned territory.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop new business with OEM manufacturers and assembly plants by selling fasteners and VMI programs
- Manage and grow existing OEM customer accounts within an assigned territory
- Build and maintain a qualified sales pipeline and drive opportunities through the full sales cycle
- Conduct on-site sales calls, presentations, and account reviews with customers
- Partner with internal teams to support successful implementation and ongoing management of VMI programs
- Maintain timely and accurate communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Participate in a team-based selling environment
- Minimum of 2 years of experience selling fasteners, C-parts, or assembly components in an industrial distribution environment
- Experience selling or managing VMI programs for OEM manufacturing or assembly customers
- Proven success in a territory-based, outside sales role
- Experience working directly with OEM manufacturers or assembly facilities
- Background with fastener or industrial distribution companies
- Strong understanding of inventory management, bin stocking, and line-side replenishment concepts
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
- Self-motivated and capable of managing a defined sales territory independently
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience
- Target base salary range of $80,000–$90,000 plus commission
- Competitive benefits package
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