Sales & Industrial Growth Representative

MANI — Manufacturing Automated Network Interface

Industrial Automation Manufacturing Intelligence Smart Factory Systems

MANI (Manufacturing Automated Network Interface) is an industrial operational intelligence platform transforming fragmented manufacturing environments into connected real-time operational systems.

Our platform integrates machine telemetry, manufacturing systems, operational analytics, production workflows, and industrial infrastructure into centralized decision environments that improve visibility, operational performance, and scalability across manufacturing facilities.

Originally developed within a live manufacturing environment, MANI is now expanding into external manufacturing pilots and commercial deployments. We are seeking an ambitious Sales & Industrial Growth Representative to help accelerate customer acquisition, strategic partnerships, and commercial growth.

This is a flexible contract role with potential transition into a full-time position as MANI expands through commercial deployments and future fundraising initiatives.

As a Sales & Industrial Growth Representative, you will work directly with company leadership to identify manufacturing opportunities, engage prospective customers, support pilot deployments, and help establish MANI’s presence within the industrial technology market.

This role combines:

• Manufacturing business development
• Customer acquisition and outreach
• Industrial market research
• Investor and partner engagement
• Brand development and visibility
• Strategic growth initiatives

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, communicating technical solutions, and helping grow an early-stage industrial technology company.

• Conduct outreach to manufacturers, engineering leaders, plant managers, and operational decision-makers
• Identify and qualify potential pilot customers and deployment opportunities
• Support customer demonstrations and product presentations
• Assist in developing sales workflows, outreach campaigns, and lead-generation processes
• Coordinate follow‑up communication and customer engagement activities
• Research industrial competitors, market trends, and emerging opportunities
• Support social media, professional branding, and industry visibility efforts
• Assist with investor outreach, venture engagement, and strategic partnership development
• Attend manufacturing events, industry conferences, and networking opportunities when applicable
• Help refine customer messaging and value propositions based on market feedback
• Contribute to growth strategy discussions alongside company leadership

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to confidently engage with manufacturing and business professionals
• Comfortable working in startup environments with evolving responsibilities
• Self‑motivated and highly proactive
• Strong organizational and follow‑through skills
• Ability to learn technical manufacturing concepts and communicate business value
• Experience in sales, business development, recruiting, customer success, or marketing preferred
• Manufacturing, industrial technology, engineering, SaaS, or B2B sales experience preferred but not required

• Industrial software or manufacturing technology sales
• Manufacturing operations or production environments
• CRM platforms and sales pipeline management
• Linked In outreach and professional networking
• Venture‑backed startup environments
• Business development or partnership creation
• Public speaking or presentation experience

• $22.00 per hour
• 2% commission on closed customer sales directly sourced and supported by the representative
• Performance‑based bonus opportunities tied to commercial milestones and pilot deployments
• Flexible work environment with remote collaboration opportunities
• Potential future equity participation for exceptional early contributors
• Opportunity to transition into a full‑time growth, sales, or business development leadership role as MANI expands

As an early member of the team, you will have the opportunity to help shape customer acquisition strategy, commercial deployment processes, and long‑term…