The Sales Manager will be responsible for objectives including strategic planning, sales management, and prospecting new clients to help grow the organization. The sales focus of this position is on equipment, “bag-in-box” product line, and Caps/Closures. This position will accelerate new business for the Rapak and Rieke divisions in the TriMas family.

• A successful candidate for this position is someone who has experience in selling mechanical equipment along with knowledge of the flexibles, and caps business to increase sales.

• Prospects for potential new customers to increase business.

• Cold call potential large and major customers as appropriate within the U.S. to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities.

• Using knowledge of market and competitors, identifies and develops the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.

• Ensures that data is accurately entered and managed within the company’s CRM system.

• Works collaboratively with cross functional teams to deliver results. TriMas values Teamwork!

• Presents and clearly articulates updates to customers and management, presentations to internal management quarterly that demonstrate progress in delivering results (TriMas value)