Sales Manager

E488 Sulzer Pumps Solutions Inc.; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

12+ Company Holidays

Annual Bonus Program

Comprehensive health benefits

401K retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursements

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a Sales Manager to lead a high-performing sales team, set targets, and drive performance across key accounts. The role focuses on coaching, strategy execution, and collaboration with marketing and operations to achieve strong results.

The position requires senior-level experience, a proven track record in sales leadership, and excellent communication abilities to influence stakeholders and nurture customer relationships within a global engineering context.

Qualifications

• Typically a University degree (or equivalent work experience)
• 9+ years of relevant work experience in sales leadership
• Experience in sales team management
• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in CRM systems and reporting tools
• Ability to analyze data and drive performance

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the sales team in achieving targets.
• Set sales goals and monitor performance metrics.
• Train and mentor sales representatives.
• Develop and implement sales plans and strategies.
• Handle key customer accounts and resolve escalations.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams.
• Report sales performance to senior leadership.

Skills

Sales management

Leadership coaching

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

CRM systems

Data analysis

Education

University degree

Tools

CRM systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

Job Summary

The Sales Manager is responsible for managing a team of sales representatives, setting sales goals, and ensuring the team meets performance targets. This role supports the execution of sales strategies and provides coaching and development to team members. This job profile is intended for People Managers of 4+ experienced to senior expert‑level employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the sales team in achieving targets.
• Set sales goals and monitor performance metrics.
• Train and mentor sales representatives.
• Develop and implement sales plans and strategies.
• Handle key customer accounts and resolve escalations.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams.
• Report sales performance to senior leadership.

Skills & Qualifications

• Typically a University degree (or equivalent work experience) and 9+ years of relevant work experience are minimally required to be able to manage and coordinate one or more expert‑level teams.
• Experience in sales team management.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to analyze data and drive performance.

What we offer you

• Competitive Paid Time Off (3 weeks to start)
• 12 Company Paid Holidays per year
• Annual Bonus Program
• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 6% 401K or Roth Company Match with Immediate Vesting
• Company Paid Retirement Security Contributions following 1 year of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
• Quarterly Gym Reimbursement

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world. With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team. We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success. We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.