Sales Manager - Global Sales Expansion

Critical Manufacturing

$90K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of sales leadership experience in complex B2B environments
  • Track record of exceeding sales targets in technology sectors
  • Strong strategic planning and data-driven mindset
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Experience selling MES or Manufacturing Data Platform solutions
  • Proven negotiation skills, including experience with contracts and pricing
  • Background in high-tech or regulated manufacturing industries such as semiconductors and life sciences

Responsibilities

  • Own and exceed annual sales targets for assigned territory
  • Develop and execute strategic sales plans to drive MES adoption
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with stakeholders
  • Deliver compelling product demos and proposals
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams like Presales and Marketing
  • Stay updated on industry trends, challenges, and opportunities
  • Provide accurate sales forecasts and performance reporting
  • Represent the company at industry events and trade shows
  • Operate autonomously while aligned with global sales strategy

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape and influence innovative sales strategy
  • Work with executives and cross-functional leaders
  • Exposure to diverse industries and international clients
  • Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
  • Clear career progression and leadership development
  • Freedom to experiment and innovate in a dynamic environment
  • Collaborative team atmosphere with a global sales organization
Full Job Description
The RoleAccelerate with us: Sales opportunities across the globe!

As our business expands into new markets and segments, we are strengthening our Sales team to drive greater customer impact and long-term business value.

We're investing in world-class sales talent to deepen relationships with existing customers and build new ones across diverse industries and geographies. Whether you're an experienced Sales Manager or an emerging leader ready to take on broader challenges, if you're passionate about growth, innovation, and customer success, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do
  • Own and exceed annual sales targets within your assigned territory
  • Develop and execute strategic sales plans to drive MES adoption and expand the customer base
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with technical, operational, and C-level stakeholders
  • Deliver compelling product demonstrations, proposals, and commercial negotiations
  • Collaborate closely with Presales, Business Development, Marketing, and Delivery teams
  • Stay current on industry-specific trends, challenges, and opportunities, particularly in high-tech and regulated manufacturing environments (e.g., semiconductor, electronics, life sciences, industrial equipment)
  • Provide accurate sales forecasts and performance reporting, recommending corrective actions when needed
  • Represent the company at industry events, customer meetings, and trade shows
  • Operate autonomously while remaining fully aligned with the global sales strategy


What Success Looks Like

Within your first year, you will have:
  • Built a strong pipeline across the target vertical
  • Closed new enterprise accounts and expanded revenue within existing strategic customers
  • Established trusted C-level relationships in assigned territories
  • Successfully positioned MES solutions with clear ROI and business value
  • Partnered cross-functionally with Marketing, Pre-Sales, and Product to influence strategy and win deals
  • Delivered accurate forecasts and maintained healthy pipeline coverage
  • Become a recognized subject-matter expert in Critical Manufacturing's value proposition


Why Join Us
  • Be part of a company shaping the future of manufacturing software
  • The opportunity to shape and influence sales strategy in dynamic regions and markets
  • Work directly with executives and cross-functional leaders to define how we go to market
  • Collaboration with a global, high-performing sales organization
  • Exposure to multiple industries and international customers
  • Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
  • Clear career progression and leadership development opportunities
  • Enjoy the freedom to experiment, innovate, and create systems that will last
  • Join a team where storytelling, strategy, and technology meet to make Industry 4.0 real

Requirements

What You Will Bring
  • Proven success in sales leadership roles within complex B2B environments
  • A growth-driven, data-oriented mindset with strong strategic planning skills
  • Excellent communication skills and a natural ability to build trusted relationships
  • Comfort working in dynamic, fast-evolving market environments
  • Experience selling Perpetual or SaaS Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or Manufacturing Data Platform solutions
  • Strong ability to articulate competitive advantages, value propositions, and solution differentiation
  • Experience partnering with sales teams and prospective customers to understand business objectives and define value-driven solutions
  • Demonstrated experience developing ROI-based value propositions and cost/benefit analyses
  • Expertise in account strategy development and tactical penetration planning, with disciplined follow-up and communication practices
  • Proven negotiation experience, including pricing and contractual agreements, to successfully close deals
  • Background in manufacturing environments for complex industries such as semiconductor, electronics, life sciences, or industrial equipment
  • Excellent spoken and written English communication skills

What we consider a plus (not mandatory)
  • Knowledge of semiconductor, electronics, medical devices, or industrial equipment manufacturing processes and environments
  • Familiarity with Industry 4.0 / Smart Factory initiatives
  • Existing network within target manufacturing industries
  • Experience with complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise deals
  • Background working with system integrators or technology partners
  • Fluency in additional languages (e.g., German, French, Spanish, or Mandarin)
  • Experience using CRM tools such as Dynamics or Salesforce for pipeline management and forecasting
  • Technical background or ability to translate technical concepts into business value
  • Experience working in global or matrixed organizations


Apply now and accelerate your next chapter in global sales leadership!

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