Director Of Sales - Manufacturing

LACO Technologies is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Sales. This position is responsible for overseeing and executing our sales plan. The primary purpose of this role is to help LACO achieve short- and long-term strategic growth objectives and implement long-term sustainable sales processes. This position requires someone who is hands-on, gets into the details, can mentor and develop our team of inside and field sales representatives, and is willing to support sales efforts on all levels.

LACO's customers are the likes of SpaceX, Apple, NASA, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed, Boeing, and Merck. We are a leading-edge technology company serving the Aerospace, Automotive, Medical/Pharmaceutical, and other technology industries. Our growth demands that we recruit top-notch people in key positions to sustain these growth opportunities. Come and work where you will get a small company feel with big company opportunities, benefits, and technology.

Join the leading manufacturer of vacuum and leak testing systems and be a part of an innovative team providing the highest standards of engineering, service, and support to diverse customer applications. Learn more about LACO Technologies.

Essential Functions

• Oversee sales and distribution channels
• Develop and improve sales processes, tools, and strategies
• Train and mentor the sales team in effective sales strategies
• Engage, support, and grow our Independent Sales Representative Network
• Help ensure ongoing retention, recruiting, and development Of Sales personnel to support growth objectives
• Assist in product pricing strategies
• Work closely with the marketing department in the generation Of Sales leads
• Establish and maintain relationships with key industry influencers and key customers

Requirements and Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field
• 10+ years experience in sales of industrial and or technical products
• Experience managing and mentoring a sales team
• Direct experience selling technical products
• Experience developing and managing product sales channels in B2B markets
• Customer relationship skills
• Strong business acumen
• Experience successfully implementing sales processes
• Technical acuity
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Job Details

• Pay: $130,000 to $150,000 with bonus opportunities
• Shift: Monday through Friday regular business hours with some flexibility in your start and stop times and the ability to participate in our 9/80 work schedule which gives you every other Friday off.
• Benefits: Generous benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, legal protection services, pet insurance, identity theft protection, cancer guardian, company-paid life insurance, and 401K with match, paid holidays, and a generous PTO (paid time off) plan of three weeks your first year, company paid continuing education opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program, periodic company parties, and lunches.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran
• Location: Salt Lake City, Utah