Sales Manager

Design Hire LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Hire LLC in Charlotte, North Carolina, is looking for a motivated Sales Manager to drive business growth in the automotive manufacturing sector. This role involves managing customer relationships, developing sales strategies, and collaborating with internal teams to meet business objectives.

The ideal candidate should possess strong sales and account management skills, with proven experience in a manufacturing environment. Excellent communication and negotiation abilities are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales or account management within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyze market data and sales metrics.
• Self-motivated and organized with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to grow revenue.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.

Skills

Sales management

Customer relationship management

Business development

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation abilities

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Charlotte, United States | Posted on 06/23/2026

A growing automotive manufacturing company is seeking a Sales Manager to drive business growth, develop strategic customer relationships, and expand market share across key accounts. This individual will be responsible for managing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, coordinating with internal teams, and executing sales strategies that support long-term revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to grow revenue and expand market presence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and decision-makers.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities while expanding existing accounts.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, product development, and marketing teams to support customer requirements and business objectives.
• Lead pricing discussions, contract negotiations, forecasting activities, and account planning efforts.
• Monitor market trends, customer requirements, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities.
• Analyze sales performance and account metrics to support strategic decision-making.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipeline activity, and customer information within CRM systems.
• Provide exceptional customer support throughout the sales cycle and post-sale relationship management.
• Represent the company at customer meetings, trade shows, and industry events.
• Travel as needed to support customers and business development activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, account management, or business development within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting automotive, industrial, engineered products, or related manufacturing markets preferred.
• Strong business development and customer relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to analyze market data, sales metrics, and customer trends.
• Experience utilizing Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and results‑oriented with the ability to work independently.

Equal Opportunity Statement Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.