District Sales Manager

Swan Analytical USA; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + commission

Comprehensive training and development

Career growth opportunities

Meaningful work—cleaner, safer water

Job summary

Swan Analytical USA is seeking a District Sales Manager to drive growth in the Minneapolis area with regional travel. The role blends science and business, focusing on building relationships, delivering demos, and closing technical opportunities.

You’ll work with a team to create compelling proposals and manage contracts that are beneficial for customers and Swan alike. The ideal candidate will have a chemistry/engineering/business background, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Business, or related field (preferred).
• Sales experience in analytical instrumentation, water analysis, or other technical fields is a bonus.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and results-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency with CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional sales strategies to exceed growth targets.
• Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline through proactive outreach and relationship building.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities while supporting existing accounts.
• Collaborate with technical experts to deliver engaging demos and solutions.
• Prepare persuasive presentations and proposals for customers and partners.
• Negotiate contracts with a focus on mutual success.
• Report on sales performance, market insights, and customer feedback.
• Represent Swan Analytical at trade shows, conferences, and industry events.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Self-motivated

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or Business

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

District Sales Manager — Analytical Instrumentation

Based in Minneapolis, MN area | Regional Travel Required

Swan Analytical USA

Full-Time | Entry to Mid-Level

Drive Growth. Build Relationships. Make an Impact.

Swan Analytical USA is a global leader in high-precision water analysis instrumentation, and we’re looking for a District Sales Manager to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically minded sales professional who thrives at the intersection of science and business — someone who enjoys connecting technology with customer needs to deliver real-world value.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute regional sales strategies to exceed growth targets.
• Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline through proactive outreach and relationship building.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities while supporting existing accounts.
• Collaborate with technical experts to deliver engaging demos and solutions.
• Prepare persuasive presentations and proposals for customers and partners.
• Negotiate contracts with a focus on mutual success.
• Report on sales performance, market insights, and customer feedback.
• Represent Swan Analytical at trade shows, conferences, and industry events.

A typical week includes home office days on Mondays and Fridays, with most regional travel occurring from Tuesday through Thursday.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Business, or related field (preferred).
• Sales experience in analytical instrumentation, water analysis, or other technical fields is a bonus.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and results-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency with CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regionally.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive base salary + commission structure
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization
• Meaningful work — contribute to cleaner, safer water worldwide

If you’re passionate about science, sales, and building lasting customer relationships — we’d love to meet you.