Sales Manager - Manufacturing

5280 Main St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55421, USA

Posted Friday, September 26, 2025 at 6:00 AM

Founded in 1946 in Minneapolis, MN, Kurt helps businesses succeed through best-quality contract machining, aluminum die casting, screw machining and custom product solutions. Kurt’s unparalleled engineering expertise and legacy of excellence come together to produce best-in-class products.

The Sales Manager - Contract Manufacturing is responsible for selling Kurt’s Machining and Die Casting services directly to customers in industries such as Aerospace and Defense, Energy, Robotics, Recreational Vehicles, Agriculture Equipment, and many others. The Sales Manager is responsible for generating and qualifying leads, preparing detailed proposals, building relationships with new and existing customers, working with sales representatives, and ultimately winning new business to increase sales.

This role involves interacting with potential customers, understanding their needs, and effectively communicating the value of the company’s offerings.

Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will have experience with sales or account management , at least 5 years of experience with CNC machining (die cast experience is helpful, not required), and the ability to read and understand customer blueprints, specifications, and technical documents. The ideal candidate will also possess strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, and the ability to build effective business relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring strong customer satisfaction, and must be available for travel.

Salary Range

The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $80,000 to $105,000 plus commission. The exact salary may be determined on a combination of factors including the candidate's knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.

Essential Functions

• Develop sales and marketing plans and identify opportunities for growth in key target industries or with target customers
• Follow up promptly on leads and work with outside sales representatives around the country to identify and create opportunities
• Prepare timely, accurate proposals for customers
• Work closely with key internal stakeholders including estimating, program management, and engineering to ensure customer satisfaction
• Travel as required, mainly customer visits and trade shows
• Prepare regular sales reports that show sales and marketing results and include recommendations for activity changes as required
• Develop, maintain and evaluate all marketing activities including advertising, trade shows and other promotional efforts

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.

Required

• 5+ years of experience with contract sales related to CNC Machining or contact manufacturing; experience with Die Casting is a plus
• Bachelor's Degree – preferably in business or a technical field.
• Technical experience, including an understanding of manufacturing techniques and the ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and other technical customer requirements
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Detail oriented, organized and able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Experience working with an outside sales representative team
• Strong motivation, leadership, and communication and negotiation skills
• Skilled with Microsoft Office products; experience with Epicor ERP is a plus
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

Preferred

• Master's Degree or MBA
• 10+ years of related experience
• Account management or program management experience
• Kurt Manufacturing is proud to offer a broad benefits package to include:
  • Medical, dental, vision plans which are effective on Day 1
  • Health Care Savings Account (HSA)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • Company Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program

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