Sales Manager- North America

Guided Search Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for domestic and international travel

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

An executive search firm is seeking a sales leader to enhance customer relationships and drive sales in a specialized industrial market. The ideal candidate will have a background in technical sales within an OEM environment, demonstrating the ability to manage accounts and deliver results. You will engage directly with customers, analyze market demands, and collaborate with technical teams to ensure needs are met effectively. A strong educational background in engineering and experience with CRM systems are preferred. This role involves travel and is pivotal for regional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in technical sales within an OEM environment.
• Proven track record of managing customer relationships and meeting sales targets.
• Strong ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned region to strengthen OEM customer relationships.
• Drive sales activities from lead generation to order closure.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to support customer requirements.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Customer relationship management

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

CRM platforms

ERP systems

Job description

Guided Search Partners (GSP)

Guided Search Partners is an Executive Search firm built on Trust, Transparency, Specialization, and Long-term Relationships. We connect high-performing professionals with organizations that value people, performance, and growth – helping leaders find roles where they can make an impact and build meaningful careers.

About the Opportunity

We’re partnering with a technically driven manufacturer serving OEM customers in a specialized industrial market with a global footprint. This is a customer‑facing sales leadership opportunity created to support regional growth, deepen existing relationships, and identify new business across a complex, engineering‑led product environment.

What makes this role compelling is the mix of strategy and action. You are not sitting on the sidelines handing work off – you are in front of customers, working across internal teams, helping translate technical capability into commercial results, and influencing how the business grows in the field. This is a strong fit for someone who is comfortable in technical sales, enjoys building trust, and can move naturally between customer conversations, market analysis, and internal collaboration.

What You’ll Do

You’ll take ownership of an assigned region, strengthening OEM customer relationships while looking for practical ways to expand business and uncover new opportunities. A big part of the role is staying close to the market – through customer visits, conversations, industry events, and a clear understanding of where demand is moving.

You’ll help drive sales activity from lead generation through quote preparation, customer meetings, technical presentations, and order closure. Success in this role also means maintaining accurate forecasting, managing account activity with discipline, and contributing to broader sales planning tied to revenue, profitability, and market share goals.

Just as important, this person will work cross‑functionally with engineering and operations to ensure customer requirements are understood and supported. When challenges arise, you’ll be a key point of contact – someone who can respond quickly, think clearly, and help move issues toward resolution.

Who You Are

You’re someone who brings both commercial drive and technical credibility. You know how to build trust with customers, ask good questions, and stay organized while managing multiple priorities across accounts and internal stakeholders.

You tend to do well in environments where independence matters, but collaboration is still essential. You are analytical, proactive, and comfortable navigating a role that blends relationship management, technical discussion, and day‑to‑day execution. You likely enjoy being in motion – meeting customers, learning the market, and working closely with teams that rely on clear communication and follow‑through.

The ideal fit is someone who can step into a specialized environment, learn quickly, and bring a steady, professional presence to both customers and internal teams.

Preferred Experience & Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering‑related discipline
• Experience in technical sales within an OEM, industrial, or similarly complex manufacturing environment
• Proven success managing customer relationships, growing accounts, and delivering against sales targets
• Ability to present technical information clearly to current and prospective customers
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Comfortable working independently while partnering across cross‑functional teams
• Experience with CRM platforms and ERP systems is helpful
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 30% to 40% of the time
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.

Why This Role Matters

This role sits close to both the customer and the business, making it important to near‑term performance and long‑term growth. The right person will help protect and expand key relationships, improve market visibility, and ensure the commercial team stays aligned with customer needs and internal capabilities. There is real visibility here. You’ll be working across commercial and technical teams, contributing to regional strategy, and helping shape how opportunities are developed and supported. For someone who likes ownership, customer interaction, and meaningful collaboration in a specialized market, this is the kind of role where your work is seen and your impact is measurable.

Reporting Structure

• Works closely with sales leadership on regional strategy and performance
• Partners frequently with engineering and operations teams
• Serves as a primary commercial contact for OEM customers within the assigned region