Director of Sales/Senior Sales Manager

Blentech Corporation believes in manufacturing in America and is committed to growing manufacturing in California. Blentech has been a leader in designing and building stainless steel custom food processing systems in Santa Rosa, California, for nearly 40 years. If you are enthusiastic about leading a global sales team from the heart of wine country, we'd love to hear from you. Direct experience in capital equipment sales is ideal. 
Our new sales leader will manage and oversee the sales operation, including domestic and international equipment sales. This position is based in beautiful Sonoma County, California. 
Responsibilities include:

• Works to implement the CEO's strategy and targets for the team.
• Achieves company sales quotas for equipment sales
• Works closely with the VP of Operations and Senior Manufacturing Manager
• Overall accuracy of the opportunity sales pipeline
• Direct supervision of team members, including weekly updates, monthly meetings, and annual reviews

Required Education and Experience:

• 10+ years experience with B2B field sales of industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of management experience in leading and building a team
• Food processing industry experience preferred
• Ability to sell complex systems as well as single machines
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical, or business field
• Demonstrated excellence in negotiating and closing sales
• Must have the appetite to understand complex systems and be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously 
• Must be willing to travel 
• Ability to work with Salesforce CRM

Full Time Salaried: 40+ hours per week Hours: Monday - Friday

We offer 100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for the employee, a 401k with match, and PTO.

Pay Range DOE:      Salary: $192,000 to $245,000

If you meet these qualifications and want to grow with us at our Northern California headquarters, please send your resume and a cover letter describing your interest and fit. 
Relocation to Sonoma County area is required. 

We are NOT accepting International Candidates for this position.