Industrial Sales Manager Jobs in Wisconsin
Industrial Sales Manager jobs in Wisconsin are in steady demand, concentrated in manufacturing, distribution, and industrial equipment sectors that anchor the state's economy. Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison are the primary hiring centers, with established employers like Rockwell Automation, Oshkosh Corporation, and Briggs & Stratton consistently recruiting for these roles. The most sought-after specialties in Wisconsin are automation and controls sales, fluid power systems, and industrial distribution account management, at levels from territory representative through regional director. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join a global manufacturing leader where innovation, precision, and quality come together. Behm Consulting is recruiting for a direct hire opportunity with Paper Machinery Corporation (PMC), located at 8900 W. Bradley Road, Milwaukee, WI. Since 1951, PMC has been designing and building world-class paperboard cup and container forming equipment for customers around the globe. If you're looking to build your career with an innovative manufacturer that values quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility, we'd love to hear from you.
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Build Relationships. Win Business. Sell Industry-Leading Equipment.
Paper Machinery Corporation (PMC) is a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced paperboard cup and container forming equipment, helping customers around the world produce high-quality, sustainable packaging solutions. For more than 70 years, PMC has built its reputation on engineering excellence, innovation, and exceptional customer support, serving some of the world's most recognized foodservice and consumer packaging brands. With a commitment to quality, advanced manufacturing, and continuous improvement, PMC offers employees the opportunity to build rewarding careers while making a meaningful impact. Behm Consulting, LLC is proud to partner with Paper Machinery Corporation in the search for talented professionals who are ready to grow with an innovative and respected global manufacturer.
As an employee-owned company, PMC gives team members the opportunity to directly contribute to our success while building a long-term career with a respected industry leader.
We're looking for a motivated sales professional who enjoys developing new business, managing customer relationships, and helping manufacturers solve complex production challenges.
What You'll Do
- Develop new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, referrals, and industry engagement
- Manage and grow existing customer relationships while identifying additional revenue opportunities
- Guide customers through the entire sales process, from discovery and quoting through machine acceptance and post-sale support
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, and service teams to develop solutions that meet customer requirements
- Prepare proposals, quotations, and sales presentations
- Coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
- Maintain an active sales pipeline and forecast opportunities using CRM tools
- Travel to customer sites, trade shows, and industry events as needed
What We're Looking For
- Experience selling industrial equipment, manufacturing solutions, automation, machinery, tooling, packaging equipment, or other technical products
- Proven ability to develop new business and close sales opportunities
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Ability to understand customer production challenges and recommend solutions
- Experience managing multiple opportunities and priorities simultaneously
- Comfortable working with engineers, operations teams, and executive decision-makers
Preferred Experience
- Capital equipment sales
- Packaging, converting, automation, or manufacturing industries
- Salesforce or similar CRM systems
- Technical or engineering background
- Experience selling industrial, manufacturing, technical, or capital equipment solutions
Why PMC?
- Employee-owned company (ESOP)
- Industry-leading products with a global customer base
- Established brand with over 70 years of innovation
- Strong support from engineering and manufacturing teams
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on company growth
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and career advancement opportunities
If you're a driven sales professional who enjoys building relationships, winning new business, and working with innovative manufacturing technology, we'd like to hear from you.
Paper Machinery Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
- Science & Research
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in industrial sales manager jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related technical field
- Three or more years of B2B sales experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Demonstrated ability to manage a defined territory and grow a book of business
- Familiarity with industrial products such as automation, fluid power, or MRO supplies
- Proficiency with CRM platforms and sales reporting tools
- Strong ability to read and interpret technical specifications and product documentation
Industrial Sales Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a industrial sales manager in Wisconsin?
Most Wisconsin industrial sales manager roles require a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a technical discipline, combined with a background in industrial or B2B sales. Wisconsin does not issue a state-specific license for this role. Employers typically expect candidates to progress from territory sales representative positions within manufacturing or distribution companies before stepping into a management role overseeing a team or region.
How much do industrial sales managers make in Wisconsin?
Industrial sales managers in Wisconsin earn a median of about $134,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $76,330 for the lowest 10% to over $222,110 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire industrial sales managers in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin industrial sales manager roles are posted by FNA, SunSource, and Transmotion and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Wisconsin's dense concentration of manufacturers and industrial distributors means hiring is active across both large corporate employers and regional specialty suppliers.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most industrial sales manager jobs?
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Madison have the most industrial sales manager openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because it is home to major industrial manufacturers and regional distribution hubs, while Green Bay and Madison generate consistent openings through food processing equipment, paper and packaging suppliers, and the state government and university procurement sectors that require vendor-facing sales professionals.
Are there remote industrial sales manager jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're relatively limited. About 100% of industrial sales manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the field's reliance on in-person customer visits, plant tours, and relationship-building with procurement teams. The portions of the role most suited to remote work are pipeline management, reporting, and virtual product demonstrations.
How can I get hired as a industrial sales manager in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as an inside sales representative or applications engineer at a Wisconsin manufacturer or industrial distributor, then moving into outside sales before pursuing a management role. Companies like Rockwell Automation and Oshkosh Corporation run structured sales development programs that place early-career candidates in rotational or territory-support roles. A technical credential in automation, fluid power, or MRO from a Wisconsin technical college strengthens an application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to industrial sales manager jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to industrial sales manager jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across manufacturing, distribution, and industrial equipment sectors. Find roles that fit your background and experience, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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