Sales Manager

Sales Xceleration Recruiting; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sales Xceleration Recruiting is recruiting a Sales Manager for a manufacturing and industrial solutions provider in Summerville, SC. The role is hybrid with on-site collaboration in the Charleston area and offers an attractive base plus OTE.

You will own and grow key manufacturing accounts, develop new opportunities, and collaborate with operations to ensure exceptional customer experiences from quote through delivery. Leadership responsibilities will grow as the team expands.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of successful B2B sales experience, preferably in manufacturing or related industries.
• Proven ability in new business development and account management.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a customer-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow relationships with key manufacturing and commercial customers.
• Identify new business opportunities, develop strategic accounts, and expand partnerships.
• Collaborate with production and operations to deliver premium customer experiences from quote to delivery.
• Support pricing, proposals, customer negotiations, and sales pipeline management.
• Help develop sales processes, CRM practices, KPIs, and growth strategies.
• As the organization grows, lead and mentor a growing sales team.

Skills

B2B sales

CRM experience

Relationship building

Team leadership potential

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Sales Manager | Manufacturing & Industrial Solutions

Summerville, SC (Charleston Area) | Hybrid | $100K Base + $120-140K OTE

Build Relationships. Drive Growth. Help Shape a Sales Team!

Are you a relationship-driven sales professional who loves winning new business, growing key accounts, and making a real impact?

We're partnering with an established manufacturing organization seeking a Sales Manager to help drive growth, strengthen customer relationships, and play an important role in building its evolving sales organization.

This is an exciting newly created position offering a unique blend of strategic account management, business development, and future team leadership. You'll have the opportunity to influence sales processes, collaborate directly with operations, and help shape how the business grows.

Location & Compensation

• Location: Summerville, SC / Greater Charleston Area
• Schedule: Hybrid, with regular onsite collaboration
• On-Target Earnings: $125,000-$140,000 year one
• Travel: Up to 20%
• Opportunity: Growth-focused position with expanding leadership responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Own and grow relationships with key manufacturing and commercial customers.
• Identify new business opportunities, develop strategic accounts, and expand existing partnerships.
• Manage relationships with independent manufacturers' representatives and channel partners.
• Collaborate with production and operations to deliver exceptional customer experiences from quote through delivery.
• Support pricing, proposals, customer negotiations, and sales pipeline management.
• Help develop sales processes, CRM practices, KPIs, and growth strategies.
• As the organization expands, lead and mentor a growing sales team, including business development and account management professionals.

What We're Looking For

• 4+ years of successful B2B sales experience, preferably in manufacturing, industrial products, or related industries.
• Proven success in new business development, account management, and relationship-driven sales.
• Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn manufacturing processes and product applications.
• Experience working with CRM systems, sales pipelines, and performance metrics.
• Collaborative, adaptable, detail-oriented, and motivated to grow into greater leadership responsibility.
• A hands-on, customer-first approach with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Why This Opportunity?

This is more than managing accounts. It's a chance to help build something, influence how a sales organization operates, and grow alongside an established manufacturing business.

You'll enjoy a combination of autonomy, customer engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to develop a team as the company grows.

Ready for a sales leadership opportunity where your ideas, relationships, and results truly matter?