Our manufacturing client, located an hour southwest of Des Moines, is looking to hire an experienced Sales Project Manager. This individual will be responsible for a large book of business, with a focus on maintaining long-term relationships through a long, complex sales cycle. Qualified candidates will have experience working in a foundry or manufacturing environment and navigating long sales cycles with unique products. Client accounts include government entities and large equipment manufacturers. Apply today if this interests you!

Work model:

• On-Site

What you will do:

• Serve as the lead contact for all customer accounts, including government-related accounts that require high confidentiality due to the complexity of the products
• Deepen relationships and understanding of client business needs and operations 
• Negotiate contracts and RFPs, including quoting products and services
• Work cross-functionally with senior leaders for continuous process improvement
• Manage ship dates, order entry via customer portals
• Coordinate all engineering or quality issues related to the customer product
• Manage multiple large products at a time
• Conduct contract reviews and navigate negotiations
• Inform engineering and quality leadership on customer feedback for product improvement
• Update the customer on product timelines, including delivery status
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve prices on customer programs 
• Develop and deliver presentations on product capabilities to current and prospective customers

What you will need to be successful:

• Minimum 5 years of inside sales and/or account management experience; preferred manufacturing or foundry experience, but flexible on industry
• Ability to present professionally both through verbal and written communication
• Experience working with unique  and complex products 
• Mechanical experience or aptitude
• Ability to travel onsite to meet customers

Benefits overview:

• Dental, health, and vision insurance
• 401k
• PTO

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Abigail Kramer at (515) 225-7000 or email Abigail at akramer@thepalmergroup.com.