ob Title: Regional Technical Sales Manager
Location: Various 5-7 State Territories Across the United States
About Our Client
Our client, a premier provider of high-quality, precision-engineered cutting tools, has more than fifty years of experience serving sectors like woodworking, aluminum, composites, and plastics. With a comprehensive inventory of industrial cutting tools, they are known for innovative, customer-driven solutions and commitment to building lasting partnerships. Their network includes hundreds of distributors and an extensive product line of thousands of SKUs, reflecting a dedication to quality and rapid customer response.
Role Summary
Salesfolks is seeking a Regional Technical Sales Manager for our client to drive growth in a 5-7 state territory. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and technically skilled sales professional to collaborate with an established dealer network while developing new client relationships in a dedicated territory. You’ll foster high-touch, consultative sales, offering technical expertise and delivering exceptional customer service.
This role offers uncapped earning potential and is suited for an individual seeking a long-term career path with a respected company. Compensation includes a monthly retainer and significant first-year OTE potential, with additional commissions available during the ramp-up period. Travel expenses are covered, and a car allowance is provided.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Account Management: Build and nurture lasting relationships with our client’s distributor network and end-users in your assigned multi-state territory.
- New Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the region, expanding our client’s market presence.
- Technical Support & Consulting: Act as a trusted technical advisor and field sales engineer for existing and prospective clients, offering insights to optimize their manufacturing operations.
- On-Site Client Interaction: Regularly visit manufacturers, distributors, and key accounts to establish our client as a valued partner. Typical clients include manufacturers of kitchen cabinets, furniture, windows, doors, store fixtures, millwork, and other sectors working with aluminum, composite, and plastic products.
- Market Insights: Provide valuable feedback on market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity.
Qualifications
- Technical Knowledge: Strong background in manufacturing, machining, CNC processes, or similar fields. Experience with cutting tools or tooling technology is highly preferred.
- Sales Experience: Early or proven success in a technical sales or product specialist role, ideally within manufacturing or tooling industries.
- Relationship-Building Skills: Exceptional interpersonal skills and a consultative sales approach focused on developing long-term partnerships.
- Self-Driven & Autonomous: Ability to independently manage a travel-heavy schedule.
- Territory Expertise: Based in one of the multi-state territories we are looking to fill, and flexibility for travel within the designated territory. Expect 40-60% windshield time visitor customers to be successful in this role.
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
- Monthly Retainer Payment: Guaranteed monthly income based on experience (DOE).
- OTE Potential: Guaranteed commission during the ramp-up period, with additional commissions for sales exceeding targets and uncapped earning potential.
- Car Allowance: Provided
- Travel Expenses: Fully covered
- Growth Opportunities: Clear path for advancement in a high-integrity company with a strong market reputation.
- Independent Contractor (1099): Structured as a long-term career opportunity with stability, flexibility and significant income potential.
- Expected Income: On-Target Earnings (OTE) in excess of $120,000 - $140,000 year
Why Join Our Client
Our client is more than a workplace—it’s where you can build a lasting career, establish meaningful client relationships, and become a trusted partner in mission-critical manufacturing processes. Customers value this company for life, some working with them for decades. Joining them means stepping into a role with uncapped earnings, the freedom to own your territory, and the chance to be part of a company known for innovation, customer focus, and technical excellence. They are looking for loyal team members who want to join not for years, but DECADES.
If you’re a technically savvy sales professional with cutting tool experience looking to make a long-term impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Have you sold for any of the following businesses? If so, we want to hear from you!
Peak Toolworks, Vortex Tool Co. , Guhdo GDP Tooling, Royce AYR, Misenheimer, Inc., High Definition Tool, Leitz Tooling Systems, Leuco Tool, Great Lakes Carbide, LMT Onsrud, Amana Tool Corp., Saber Diamond Tools, Freud Tools, Harvey Tool Company, Star Cutter Company, Knight Carbide.
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