Industrial Sales Manager Jobs

Industrial Sales Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, distribution, energy, and construction equipment sectors, from territory representative to regional and national director, with specializations in OEM sales, technical solutions, and channel management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles386+
Top stateTexas
Top employerSunSource
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type40% Remote
Top industryManufacturing

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OTC Industrial Technologies
Industrial Sales Representative
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OTC Industrial Technologies
New 23h ago
Industrial Sales Representative
OTC Industrial Technologies
Livonia, Michigan
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
1,001-5,000

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Shippers Supply Inc
Industrial Sales (Outside)
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Shippers Supply Inc
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Industrial Sales (Outside)
Shippers Supply Inc
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
$36k - $71k.67/yr
On-Site
51-200

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Zien Service
Commercial & Industrial HVAC Service Sales Representative
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Zien Service
Added 1d ago
Commercial & Industrial HVAC Service Sales Representative
Zien Service
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
On-Site
11-50

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Solenis
Associate Manager, Sales - Industrial Water Treatment (Columbus, GA)
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Solenis
Added 2d ago
Associate Manager, Sales - Industrial Water Treatment (Columbus, GA)
Solenis
Georgia
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
$89k - $130k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
1,001-5,000

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Schneider Electric
Industrial Automation - Client Sales Executive
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Schneider Electric
Added 2d ago
Industrial Automation - Client Sales Executive
Schneider Electric
Atlanta, Georgia
Customer Success
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Industrial Sales Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • SunSource
    SunSource44
  • Graybar
    Graybar17
  • Rain for Rent
    Rain for Rent16
  • Snap-on
    Snap-on10
  • Ferguson
    Ferguson9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing34
  • Chemicals & Materials7
  • Consumer Goods6
  • Automotive5
  • Distribution & Wholesale5

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in industrial sales manager jobs.

  • 5 or more years of B2B or industrial field sales experience
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and grow a defined sales territory
  • Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot
  • Technical knowledge of manufactured goods, equipment, or industrial systems
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field
  • Willingness to travel regularly within an assigned regional territory

Tips for Your Industrial Sales Manager Job Search

Quantify your sales territory results

Industrial hiring managers want numbers tied to geography and product lines. Reframe your resume bullets around revenue closed, accounts added, and territory growth percentages rather than duties. Vague claims about relationship-building won't move your application forward.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists industrial sales manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Tailor applications to vertical industries

A background in fluid power doesn't translate automatically to heavy equipment hiring managers. Mirror the exact industry language in each posting, whether that's MRO distribution, HVAC systems, or automation components, so your application signals sector fluency immediately.

Prepare a technical product knowledge story

Interviewers for industrial roles routinely ask you to explain a complex product to a non-technical buyer. Practice walking through one product you sold, covering what it does, why a specific customer needed it, and how you closed the deal.

Negotiate on OTE structure, not just base

Industrial sales compensation often splits between a lower base and commission tied to quota attainment. Before accepting an offer, ask what percentage of the current team hits quota so you can evaluate what the on-target earnings figure actually looks like in practice.

Follow up with a relevant insight after interviews

Send a follow-up note within 24 hours that references a specific customer challenge or product application discussed during the interview. Connecting it to something the company sells shows genuine engagement and keeps you memorable against other finalists.

Industrial Sales Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most industrial sales managers?

The companies hiring the most industrial sales managers right now include SunSource, Graybar, and Rain for Rent, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Manufacturing distributors and industrial automation companies tend to drive the highest consistent volume of openings.

How many industrial sales manager jobs are remote?

About 62% of industrial sales manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the field-intensive nature of most industrial selling roles. Sub-areas such as inside sales management, national account oversight, and sales operations tend to offer the highest share of remote or hybrid flexibility compared to territory-based field roles.

How do you become an industrial sales manager?

Most industrial sales managers start as field sales representatives or account managers within a manufacturing, distribution, or equipment company, building product knowledge and a verifiable quota record over several years. Moving into management typically requires demonstrating consistent territory growth, then either taking on a team lead role internally or targeting a first-line manager opening at a competing company where your industry background transfers directly.

Can you get an industrial sales manager job with little experience?

Some companies hire candidates into associate or junior sales manager roles if they have strong technical backgrounds in a relevant field, such as engineering or industrial operations, even without formal sales management experience. Emphasizing any experience coaching peers, managing distributor relationships, or running a small book of accounts can substitute for a traditional management title when competing for entry-level manager openings.

What does the industrial sales manager interview process look like?

The process typically involves an initial screening call focused on your sales background and industry knowledge, followed by a panel or series of interviews with a regional director, HR, and sometimes a product specialist. Candidates are often asked to present a territory plan or walk through a past sales win in detail. Final rounds may include a ride-along or field observation before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to industrial sales manager jobs?

You can find and apply to industrial sales manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and territory experience, then apply directly to each position that fits.

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