Role: Sales Manager Job Posting Location: Open but would suggest cities with major airports in the Midwest Chicago IL; Minneapolis, MN or near CM locations like Milwaukee, WI We are seeking a curious, hands-on Sales Manager to grow and manage relationships with OEM accounts. The position will be responsible for driving growth of Weasler and Maximatecc product lines, as well as introducing complementary solutions from our brand portfolio to meet OEM customer needs. This role is ideal for a sales professional who enjoys understanding both mechanical and digital product ecosystems, asking smart questions, and working collaboratively with engineering and application teams to deliver practical, value‑added solutions. This is a remote position , with a strong preference for candidates located near a major Midwest airport to support customer visits, trade shows, and account development. What You’ll Do As a Sales Manager, you will act as both a trusted advisor and growth driver for assigned accounts by:
Managing and expanding OEM relationships through consultative, solution‑based selling
Build relationships throughout our customer’s organizations; with Commodity Managers, Buyers, Engineers, and others as needed
Identifying new opportunities within existing accounts through up‑selling and cross‑selling
Prospecting and developing new customers in target markets
Serving as the primary commercial point of contact for assigned accounts
Partnering closely with field application engineers, engineering, and internal teams to solve customer challenges
Coordinates and leads complex commercial negotiations.
Develops and executes account strategies aligned with business and sales objectives
Translating account strategy into actionable project execution
Traveling to customer sites, industry events, and trade shows as needed
Conducting market and competitive research and sharing insights internally
Developing annual forecasts, account plans, and sales reports
Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction through proactive communication and follow‑up
Performs other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For Experience & Background
Minimum 3 years of outside B2B sales experience (OEM or industrial preferred)
Proven success selling technical or engineered products
Experience managing long sales cycles and complex customer organizations
Technical Curiosity & Mechanical Aptitude
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand drawings and technical concepts
Naturally curious and motivated to learn how products work and how they integrate into customer systems
Comfort understanding how mechanical systems, electronic hardware, and software‑driven technologies work together in customer applications
Familiarity with light technical concepts such as programming logic, automation, or systems integration; hands‑on hobbies like 3D printing, CNC, or robotics are a plus
Skills & Traits
Consultative, value‑based selling mindset
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating across cross‑functional teams
Organized, self‑motivated, and comfortable in a remote role
What will set you apart:
Experience selling to OEMs in agriculture, construction, lawn & turf, or industrial markets
Familiarity with:
PTO drive shafts, clutches, dampers, or power transmission products
HMI displays, gauges, or clusters
Why This Role
Sell high‑quality, respected product lines with strong market presence
Work closely with engineering and applications teams to deliver meaningful solutions
Autonomy of a remote role with support from a collaborative organization
Opportunity to grow accounts and make a direct impact on business results