Food Equipment Sales Manager

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided phone and computer

Expense account

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting for a Food Equipment Sales Manager to drive territory growth in the food processing equipment sector. The role emphasizes building customer relationships, managing sales strategies, and moving opportunities from contact to close.

The position requires 2-5 years in food processing sales, knowledge of capital equipment, and strong negotiation skills, with travel up to 80% including some international trips. Base salary plus commission is offered.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of successful sales experience within the food processing industry.
• Experience selling customized capital equipment preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of sales growth and business development.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of industrial equipment.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and computer skills.
• Degree in Food Processing, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 80%, including occasional international travel.
• Must not have an active non-compete agreement with a previous employer.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow sales opportunities within assigned territories.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to increase customer loyalty and business growth.
• Manage territory sales strategies to meet and exceed company objectives.
• Identify new business opportunities within food processing and manufacturing facilities.
• Conduct customer site visits and assessments as part of the proposal and sales process.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, and Accounting teams to ensure a smooth order process.
• Move prospects through the sales cycle from initial contact to successful close.
• Maintain a high level of customer service and support.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation

Relationship building

Closing deals

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Degree in Food Processing

Engineering

Business

Job description

Food Equipment Sales Manager

$65,000 - $85,000 Base Salary + Commission Opportunities

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting on behalf of a company in the food processing equipment industry seeking an experienced Food Equipment Sales Manager. This role is ideal for a driven sales professional with experience selling capital equipment and developing relationships within food manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow sales opportunities within assigned territories.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to increase customer loyalty and business growth.
• Manage territory sales strategies to meet and exceed company objectives.
• Identify new business opportunities within food processing and manufacturing facilities.
• Conduct customer site visits and assessments as part of the proposal and sales process.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, and Accounting teams to ensure a smooth order process.
• Move prospects through the sales cycle from initial contact to successful close.
• Maintain a high level of customer service and support.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of successful sales experience within the food processing industry.
• Experience selling customized capital equipment preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of sales growth and business development.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of industrial equipment.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and computer skills.
• Degree in Food Processing, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 80%, including occasional international travel.
• Must not have an active non-compete agreement with a previous employer.

Compensation & Benefits

• Company-provided phone and computer
• Expense account
• Competitive benefits package