Lead Sales Representative :

Beloit, WI We are seeking an accomplished Lead Sales Representative to join our client's team and drive new business development. This is a hunter-focused outside sales position for someone who thrives on identifying opportunities, opening doors, building relationships from the ground up, and turning new accounts into significant long-ter m customers. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of generating substantial sales within the manufacturing, logistics, material handling, or related industrial markets. You will have significant autonomy in managing your territory, travel schedule, and sales strategy while remaining closely connected to the company's operations and leadership team

Key Responsibilities:

Identify, prospect, and secure new target accounts with little to no existing relationship Navigate organizations to identify key decision-makers, secure meetings, uncover opportunities, develop quotations, and close business Build new accounts into sustainable, high-value customer relationships Develop and manage a strong pipeline capable of generating significant annual sales growth Manage the full sales lifecycle from initial prospecting through first order and continued account development Develop strong relationships with integrators, OEMs, distributors, end users, and other industrial customers Collaborate closely with internal operations and leadership teams to ensure customer needs, project expectations, and business objectives are aligned Maintain a presence in the Beloit-area operation when not traveling or meeting with customers Evaluate opportunities with consideration for pricing, margins, profitability, operational capabilities, and long-term customer potential Travel up to 50% to develop customer relationships and pursue opportunities throughout the U.S. and North America, including Canada Independently manage travel based on customer opportunities and territory needs

Skills & Experience :

Education :

High school diploma required; additional relevant education preferred

Experience :

2+ years of o utside sales experience within manufacturing, logistics, or a closely related industrial environment, required

Success:

Generating approximately $6

•10M in sales, strongly preferred

Travel:

Up to 50% within U.S. and Canada What W e

Offer:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Retirement Plan w/ company match Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance HSA w/ company match Company phone & card provided

Please Note:

This role does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Pay:

$80,000

•$100,000/year + 3-15% commission

Type:

Full-time, 1 st

Shift, On-site Schedule:

Monday

•Friday 8:00 a.m.

•4:30 p.m. Apply today to take ownership of a high-impact sales territory and help drive the next stage of growth. Hughes Re cruiting & Consulting is a full-service human resources agency headquartered in Freeport, IL, and has 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. We are a growing company that embodies professionalism, pursues excellence, embraces challenges, and has fun ! We find valuable placements for employees looking for work and employers looking for staff. Put us to work, finding you work. Visit us online to complete an application today.

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Outside sales: 2 years (Required) industrial sales: 2 years (Required) Willingness to travel: 50% (Preferred)