Director of Sales - Plymouth, MN (Onsite) + 25-30% Travel - Hiring Now!
THE RIGHT STAFF is proud to partner with a well-established and globally recognized engineering and manufacturing organization in their search for a strategic and results-driven Director of Sales. This is a key leadership role responsible for developing and executing sales strategy, leading a high-performing team, and driving revenue growth within highly technical and engineered-to-order industrial markets.
This is a full-time, onsite leadership position based in Plymouth, Minnesota, with 25-30% travel required to visit client sites, attend industry events, and support business development initiatives.
Essential Job Duties:
• Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies aligned with corporate growth objectives and market expansion goals
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, focusing on customer acquisition and long-term partnership development
• Oversee the full sales cycle, including prospecting, bid development, contract negotiation, and closing
• Collaborate closely with engineering, project management, and executive leadership to align sales commitments with operational capabilities
• Manage key accounts and strategic opportunities to ensure customer satisfaction and retention
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to refine sales strategies and positioning
• Forecast sales revenue, track performance metrics, and present actionable insights to leadership
• Represent the organization at industry conferences, trade shows, and customer meetings
• Ensure CRM accuracy, reporting integrity, and consistent execution of sales processes
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive sales experience within industrial, engineered-to-order, power generation, or technical equipment industries preferred
• Proven success leading sales teams and driving consistent revenue growth
• Strong understanding of complex technical sales environments and industrial customer markets
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive-level presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and develop long-term customer relationships
• Experience using CRM systems and data-driven sales strategies
• Ability and willingness to travel 25-30% domestically and internationally as required
Position Benefits, Location, Pay, & Schedule:
• Onsite position located in Plymouth, MN
• Schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
• 25-30% travel required depending on client needs and business priorities
• Full-time, direct-hire leadership opportunity
• Annual salary is budgeted between $115k to $155k + annual incentive bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, 401(k), and paid time off
• Opportunity to join a stable, growth-focused organization with a strong global reputation
TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates may apply by sending their resumes to edn8@therightstaff.com
We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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