Elk Grove Village, IL

National Sales Manager

Talener

Our client is an industrial machinery manufacturer known for producing a wide range of high-precision equipment. The principal responsibility of the National Sales Manager position is to manage external and internal sales activities with respect to Nano Processing equipment to ensure increasing revenue and industry market share.  
 
Job Title:  National Sales Manager
Location:  Remote with 70% travel 
 
Key Responsibilities:
Sales Leadership & Strategy
  • Lead the inside sales team and drive profitable Nano Processing machinery sales.
  • Develop and execute sales strategies, identify new business opportunities, and support dealer network growth in North America.
  • Conduct market and competitor analysis to stay competitive.
Customer & Dealer Management
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships, communicate trends, and support sales reps and dealers.
  • Review sales opportunities regularly and assist with collections and payments.
  • Train and guide dealers, monitor performance, and adjust strategies as needed.
Sales Operations & Technical Support
  • Use CRM and CPQ tools for tracking and quoting.
  • Create sales forecasts and reports, contribute to pricing and sales policy decisions.
  • Support machine delivery processes and lead technical sales efforts.
Marketing & Brand Engagement
  • Promote the brand via social media and support marketing campaigns.
  • Help create updated sales materials and product comparisons.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor’s in engineering or related field.
  • 8+ years’ experience with high-precision equipment, especially in automotive optics or medical industries.
  • Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
  • Willing and able to travel frequently, including internationally; valid passport and driver’s license required.
  • Capable of covering travel expenses pending reimbursement.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Working Conditions
  • Frequent travel (up to 70%), including to industrial sites with required screenings.
  • Must meet facility-specific access standards (drug, background, and health checks).
 
Salary Range:  Base salary ~ $100,000, plus commission and bonus.
  
If you are interested, please apply directly for immediate consideration or reach out to Maggie McLaughlin for more information: mmclaughlin@talener.com
 
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