Sales Manager

Flow Control Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Flow Control Group is seeking a senior sales leader in Birmingham, AL to oversee sales strategies, budgets, and growth initiatives across distribution and automation markets. You will drive KPI development, coordinate supplier planning, and manage Salesforce data to optimize margins while mentoring a high-performing team.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years leading outside and inside sales, strong business development skills, and a proven ability to build enduring client relationships with key

Qualifications

• Extensive sales leadership experience in the Automation and/or Distribution Industry.
• Minimum 5 years leading, developing, and coaching outside and inside sales teams.
• Proven track record of hiring and building high-performance sales teams and relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Strong business development acumen and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Experience with high-volume and project-based sales.
• Proficient in Salesforce and MS Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and achievement of sales strategies, budgets, and marketing plans.
• Partner with leadership to set KPIs driving efficiencies, supplier performance, and margin expansion.
• Manage Salesforce input and ensure accurate leads, opportunities, activities, and campaigns.
• Lead training programs, coordinate supplier planning, and drive growth initiatives.
• Forecast sales revenue and expenses; align expenditures to budgets.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop sales staff; maintain accountability and culture.
• Lead strategic supplier initiatives and pursue new product/supplier opportunities.

Skills

Sales leadership

Team development

Business development

Relationship building

Sales strategy

Communication skills

Salesforce

MS Office 365

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office 365

Job description

About Us

MG Automation & Controls has been your complete source for automation and controls products in the South since 1947. We offer relays, valves, motor controls, frequency drives, sensors, contactors, enclosures, wire, and cable products — all in stock and ready to serve you. Reliable, resourceful, and ready.

Visit our Website: mgautocon.com

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Summary

Responsible for overseeing the development and achievement of sales strategies, budgets, and marketing plans to grow the business.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to establish key performance indicators (KPI’s) that will drive operational efficiencies, supplier performance, and margin expansion

• Assist GM and Finance leader in assessing and setting budgets
• Motivate and inspire employees through clear and transparent communication. Encourage and build trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Work with sales teams to set and meet daily and quarterly goals. Manage Salesforce input to include leads, opportunities, activities, and events/campaigns and hold team accountable for timely and accurate recording.
• Conduct Sales deep dives using Salesforce to ensure sales and margin budgets are met by individual sellers and maintain pipeline reports. Identify support needs and communicate/coordinate internally or externally.
• Support and coordinate company-wide training and Customer training programs, road shows, and symposiums in line with key growth initiatives.
• Coordinate Key Supplier planning sessions minimally 4 times p/year with Procurement and GM
• Identify opportunities to utilize key suppliers for team selling with OSR’s, provide support to assist in increasing opportunity close ratio.
• Work closely with GM and FCG leadership on other special planning and departmental projects.
• Solicit and respond to feedback while gaining commitment and support.

• Interface with customers, salespeople, engineers, and others as needed.
• Grow and manage the business to achieve desired financial results: Revenue and Gross Profit.
• Maintain and improve the company’s culture.
• Recruit, hire, train, motivate, mentor, develop, and evaluate sales staff to ensure the team has the appropriate level of accountability.
• Provide regular forecasts of sales revenue and anticipated expenses. Ensure that expenses are aligned to revenues and budgets.
• Review and implement commission programs to reward and incentivize the team.
• Lead strategic supplier initiatives and work with GM to identify new product/supplier opportunities.
• Other responsibilities as warranted by business needs and leadership’s direction

Qualifications

• Extensive sales leadership experience in the Automation and/or Distribution Industry
• Minimum 5 years leading, developing, and coaching outside and inside sales teams with a deep understanding of distribution and its value proposition to the market.
• Proven track record of hiring and building high-performance sales teams and establishing enduring relationships with customers and key suppliers to increase market share while increasing profitability.
• Strong Business Development acumen
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit
• Experience in both high-volume transaction selling as well as project-based cap-ex projects.
• Strong work ethic with proactive communication skills
• Proficient computer and technical skills including working knowledge of Salesforce and MS Office 365

Travel

• Travel requirements would be approximately 50% of the time in support of the business, outside sales team, and market expansion/growth initiatives. Air travel may be required. Must hold a valid driver’s license.

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MG Automation & Controls is proud to be part of Flow Control Group (FCG), a leading solutions provider of technically oriented products and services in flow control, fluid handling and process, industrial automation, and life sciences. Through its network of specialized companies across North America, FCG delivers mission-critical products, engineering expertise, and customer solutions to a wide range of industries.

Why Build a Career with Us?

Everyone’s an Owner of the Company:

Because every team member contributes to Flow Control Group’s success, employees share in that success through a broad-based ownership program available across our portfolio companies.

Competitive Benefits:

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, competitive 401(k) matching, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, wellness resources, and employee referral programs.

The Climb Financial Program:

Your financial wellbeing matters. Through Flow Control Group’s Climb Financial Program, employees have access to tools and resources designed to support both immediate needs and long-term goals. Programs may include emergency assistance funds, earned wage access, financial coaching, low-cost loan options, retirement planning resources, and opportunities to build long-term wealth through employee ownership.

Training & Development:

FCG University is available to all employees, offering access to more than 80,000 learning courses to help you build new skills and advance your career.

Career Growth Opportunities:

With a growing network of brands across North America, Flow Control Group provides opportunities for advancement, cross-functional experience, mentorship, and professional development in a supportive environment where your contributions make an impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Flow Control Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other legally protected status.