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Kensington Consulting Ltd

Area Sales Manager

Kensington Consulting Ltd, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

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Area Sales Manager – Industrial Machinery / Capital Equipment Location:

Greater Columbus, OH

Base Salary:

62,000 – 70,000 Exceptional Commission Structure

OTE:

300,000 achievable (current team members are hitting this!)

Travel:

80%

About the Role Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for cutting-edge manufacturing solutions?

We’re seeking a highly motivated

Area Sales Manager

to join our expanding team, selling high-value industrial machinery to a diverse portfolio of clients across the Greater Columbus region.

This role is ideal for a consultative salesperson who excels at building strong relationships, identifying customer needs, and delivering tailored technical solutions that have a measurable impact.

What You’ll Do

Develop and nurture lasting customer relationships across your territory.

Promote advanced manufacturing machinery and related services.

Collaborate with technical and applications engineers to provide expert solutions.

Present proposals, product demonstrations, and tailored recommendations.

Strategically plan and execute to exceed annual sales goals.

Visit customer sites frequently (targeting a minimum of 25 visits per week).

Submit weekly territory planning and management reports.

Travel internationally for semiannual visits to OEM partner factories.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree (or Associate’s degree with 5 years of B2B sales experience).

2–5 years of experience in B2B sales, ideally within manufacturing or industrial capital equipment.

A proven record of closing complex deals and meeting ambitious sales targets.

A proactive, independent approach to territory management.

A collaborative mindset with strong technical and problem-solving skills.

What’s in It for You

Base salary between 62k–70k , with

uncapped commissions

and a

realistic OTE of 300k .

Supportive leadership and access to advanced product training.

The chance to represent premium industrial technology with a strong global reputation.

Opportunities for international travel and career growth.

If you’re a results-oriented sales professional ready to take your earnings and career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you.

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