Area Sales Manager - Southeast | Metal Cutting & CNC Machine Tools
(Remote - Southeast Region) | $100,000 Base + Performance Incentives | 40-60% Travel
Are you a strategic hunter ready to drive growth in advanced manufacturing? This is a rare opportunity to join an innovation-driven leader delivering cutting-edge metal cutting and CNC machine tool solutions for world-class customers in aerospace, defense, energy, infrastructure, and beyond. We're rebuilding our high-performing sales team-and looking for an Area Sales Manager to lead expansion in the Southeast U.S.
About the Opportunity:
As our Area Sales Manager, you'll own all commercial and strategic business development activities in your region. You'll build relationships with top-tier OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, driving new business and guiding customers through highly technical, high-value capital equipment sales cycles. Work remotely from within the Southeast (Carolinas, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, etc.) and travel 40-60% for in-person engagement and market development.
What You'll Do:
Drive new account acquisition and expand presence in high-potential industrial and manufacturing sectors
Develop and maintain relationships with industry decision-makers, navigating complex, long-term solution sales
Deliver compelling technical and commercial presentations-translating innovation into customer value
Set and achieve ambitious sales targets, actively manage your pipeline and leverage CRM for top performance
Partner with internal engineering and applications teams to develop and present customized solutions
Provide market feedback for continuous improvement and represent the organization at industry events and tradeshows
Maintain deep awareness of market trends, competition, and emerging manufacturing technology
What We're Looking For:
Based in the Southeast US and able to travel 40-60% (1-2+ weeks/month)
Degree in engineering or relevant technical field
5+ years of successful sales experience in machine tools, metal cutting, or industrial manufacturing solutions
Strong technical acumen-skilled in capital equipment sales, CNC machining centers, and related automation
Hunter mindset: strategic, persistent, and focused on long-cycle, high-value consultative sales
Strong CRM discipline (SAP experience a plus) and approach to sales analytics
Excellent communication, executive presentation, and relationship-building skills
Self-starter who thrives in a growth environment with evolving team structures
Why This Role?
Highly competitive base salary ($100,000) plus robust performance-based incentives
Comprehensive benefits
Remote work flexibility within the Southeast region
Guaranteed compensation during initial ramp-up period as you build your pipeline
Join a rebuilding, quality-focused sales team with direct access to organizational leadership
Key Performance Indicators:
Revenue growth and market share in target sectors
High-quality new customer acquisition and retention
Robust sales pipeline and conversion rates
Consistent, accurate forecasting and reporting
Are you ready to make your mark, represent breakthrough technology, and be a key driver in the next chapter of our growth? Apply today-bring your technical sales expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to an industry leader redefining precision manufacturing!
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