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Sales Roles in Manufacturing

Is a career in sales right for you?

Learn about these roles in the manufacturing industry!

SALES ROLES

The ideal personality for a role in sales is extroverted, highly social, and is energized by talking to ‒ and being around ‒ people. Sales people are naturally curious about the world around them and ask lots of questions in order to understand their customer's needs. They are great negotiators as they are responsible for meeting the needs of, and finding common ground between, their customers and their company.

They are keenly aware of the value of what they offer to their market, and what sets their company apart. They leverage marketing programs, data, and content to communicate the right information at the right time within the customer journey. As a result, they are able to pinpoint exactly what the customer needs with a tailored solution.

Sales people are responsible to manage the segmentation and classification of their customers to determine the best use of their time for the most reward. They are highly organized and spend a good amount of time preparing and strategizing in advance of seeing their customers to ensure their conversations yield results.

A career in sales is highly competitive, and offers opportunity for travel.

Sales Jobs, Application Engineer

Application Engineer

Application engineers assist sales with technological support. They collaborate with engineers from customer's business on new ideas, assist in establishing design and product agreements, and put the technology into practice. Earnings for Application Engineers varies from $50k-$90k depending on experience, job title, and responsibilities.

Minimum Educational Requirement: Bachelor's Degree

Sales Jobs, Outside Sales Engineer

Outside Sales Engineer

Sales engineers assist distributors, market goods or services, understand customer demands, and promote growth plans for both current and potential clients. Earnings for Outside Sales Engineers varies from $40k-$90k depending on expierience, job title, and responsibilities.

Minimum Educational Requirement: Bachelor's Degree

Sales Jobs, Product Manager

Product Manager

A product manager oversees a product or group while combining market demands with technological advancements and corporate objectives. Assuring successful product acceptance and utilization throughout its lifecycle, they pinpoint opportunities, pricing strategies, and product differentiations. Earnings for Product Managers varies from $50k-$100k depending on experience, job title, and responsibilities.

Minimum Educational Requirement: Bachelor's Degree