Outside Sales/Account Manager

Creative Financial Staffing; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an Outside Sales/Account Manager for the West Michigan territory to independently manage and grow business for an industrial distributor. The role offers autonomy, a base salary of $80,000–$100,000 plus commission, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The ideal candidate will develop long-term customer partnerships and identify opportunities across fluid power, hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, motion control, automation, and related

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industrial sales experience.
• Background as an Account Manager, Sales Engineer, Outside Sales Representative, or Territory Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an established customer base while developing new business opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to customers across manufacturing and industrial markets.
• Identify customer needs and provide solutions involving fluid power, hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, motion control, automation, and related industrial products.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with engineering, maintenance, operations, and purchasing teams.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing, and close new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal sales, operations, and product specialists to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Develop strategic territory plans to drive long-term growth and profitability.
• Conduct regular customer visits and business reviews.

Skills

Industrial sales experience

Job description

Position: Outside Sales/Account Manager
Location: West Michigan
Salary: 80,000-100,000 base + commission

Are you an experienced industrial sales professional looking for a role that offers true autonomy, exceptional earning potential, and the ability to make a direct impact? Our client is a growing, financially strong industrial distributor seeking a relationship-driven sales professional to manage and expand business throughout a defined territory.

This is an opportunity to join an organization that believes in investing in its people and its customers. Unlike many distributors, they maintain a substantial inventory position to support customers quickly and effectively, creating a significant competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Why This Outside Sales/Account Manager Opportunity Stands Out

• Competitive base salary with a highly lucrative, commission structure
• Outstanding earning potential that rewards top performers
• Excellent benefits package including healthcare, retirement, and paid time off
• High degree of flexibility and autonomy to manage your territory and schedule
• Backed by a well-stocked inventory and strong operational support team
• Growth-focused organization with a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture
• Opportunity to build long-term customer partnerships versus transactional sales

Key Responsibilities for Outside Sales/Account Manager

• Manage and grow an established customer base while developing new business opportunities
• Serve as a trusted advisor to customers across manufacturing and industrial markets
• Identify customer needs and provide solutions involving fluid power, hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, motion control, automation, and related industrial products
• Build and maintain strong relationships with engineering, maintenance, operations, and purchasing teams
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing, and close new business opportunities
• Collaborate with internal sales, operations, and product specialists to deliver exceptional customer service
• Develop strategic territory plans to drive long-term growth and profitability
• Conduct regular customer visits and business reviews

Qualifications for Outside Sales/Account Manager

• 8+ years of industrial sales experience
• Background as an Account Manager, Sales Engineer, Outside Sales Representative, Technical Sales Representative, Territory Manager, or similar role
• Experience selling industrial products, fluid power, hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, bearings, motion control, automation, MRO, or related solutions
• Proven success developing new business and growing existing accounts
• Strong consultative selling and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a sales territory with minimal oversight

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