MeeDerby
Director of Sales, Manufacturing & Distribution Staffing
MeeDerby, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Director of Sales, Manufacturing & Distribution Staffing
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Sales Manager / Sales Director – Manufacturing & Distribution Staffing - Milwaukee, WI
3–5 years staffing industry or sales leadership experience preferred.
Minimal travel required outside regional market.
Are you a rising sales leader who loves building teams, developing junior talent, and driving growth?
Our client is a fast-growing staffing firm supporting manufacturing and distribution clients across the Midwest. With a $35M top-line business and ~25% year-over-year growth, they are known for their strong culture, long-tenured operational team, and an entrepreneurial President seeking a high-energy sales leader to scale the organization.
We’re hiring for a Sales Manager / Sales Director to build, develop, and lead a high-performing sales team while partnering directly with senior leadership to drive strategic growth and multi-market expansion.
What You Will Do
Build, train, and develop a junior sales team (1–2 years experience model), ultimately scaling to 10–15 reps
Rebuild the sales function by replacing underperforming reps and implementing a process-driven structure
Implement modern sales processes, activity standards, and consistent coaching frameworks
Lead expansion into new Midwest markets: Cincinnati, Grand Rapids, Minneapolis, Indianapolis
Launch new service lines and support opportunities within MSP solutions
Create and refine sales playbooks, cadences, and scalable sales systems
Serve as the President’s strategic right hand, supporting growth strategy and execution
Manage 90/180/360-day plans tied to productivity, pipeline development, and revenue outcomes
What We’re Looking For
High-energy, entrepreneurial leader who thrives in high-growth environments
Proven ability to develop junior sales talent and create structured, repeatable processes
Adaptable, proactive, and autonomous — someone who takes initiative and solves problems independently
Strong soft skills, presence, and ability to inspire early-career talent
Experience opening new markets or building new sales regions strongly preferred
Capable of matching the pace, ambition, and hands-on style of a forward-thinking leadership team
Required Skills & Experience
3–5+ years in staffing, sales leadership, or comparable high-growth environment
Demonstrated success coaching or developing early-career sales reps
Strong operational thinking: process creation, structure, accountability
Must be Milwaukee-based or willing to relocate
What You Get
$100–120K base salary (target range) with strong incentive upside
Potential equity (up to ~5%) for the right long-term leader
Opportunity to build a complete sales organization from the ground up
Direct partnership with an entrepreneurial senior leader driving aggressive growth
High autonomy, flexibility, and ownership in shaping the sales function
A clear advancement path to Head of Sales / Regional VP with multi-market responsibility
Job Number 7620
Seniority Level : Not Applicable
Employment Type : Full-time
Job Function : Sales, Business Development, and Management
Industries : Staffing and Recruiting
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Direct message the job poster from MeeDerby
Sales Manager / Sales Director – Manufacturing & Distribution Staffing - Milwaukee, WI
3–5 years staffing industry or sales leadership experience preferred.
Minimal travel required outside regional market.
Are you a rising sales leader who loves building teams, developing junior talent, and driving growth?
Our client is a fast-growing staffing firm supporting manufacturing and distribution clients across the Midwest. With a $35M top-line business and ~25% year-over-year growth, they are known for their strong culture, long-tenured operational team, and an entrepreneurial President seeking a high-energy sales leader to scale the organization.
We’re hiring for a Sales Manager / Sales Director to build, develop, and lead a high-performing sales team while partnering directly with senior leadership to drive strategic growth and multi-market expansion.
What You Will Do
Build, train, and develop a junior sales team (1–2 years experience model), ultimately scaling to 10–15 reps
Rebuild the sales function by replacing underperforming reps and implementing a process-driven structure
Implement modern sales processes, activity standards, and consistent coaching frameworks
Lead expansion into new Midwest markets: Cincinnati, Grand Rapids, Minneapolis, Indianapolis
Launch new service lines and support opportunities within MSP solutions
Create and refine sales playbooks, cadences, and scalable sales systems
Serve as the President’s strategic right hand, supporting growth strategy and execution
Manage 90/180/360-day plans tied to productivity, pipeline development, and revenue outcomes
What We’re Looking For
High-energy, entrepreneurial leader who thrives in high-growth environments
Proven ability to develop junior sales talent and create structured, repeatable processes
Adaptable, proactive, and autonomous — someone who takes initiative and solves problems independently
Strong soft skills, presence, and ability to inspire early-career talent
Experience opening new markets or building new sales regions strongly preferred
Capable of matching the pace, ambition, and hands-on style of a forward-thinking leadership team
Required Skills & Experience
3–5+ years in staffing, sales leadership, or comparable high-growth environment
Demonstrated success coaching or developing early-career sales reps
Strong operational thinking: process creation, structure, accountability
Must be Milwaukee-based or willing to relocate
What You Get
$100–120K base salary (target range) with strong incentive upside
Potential equity (up to ~5%) for the right long-term leader
Opportunity to build a complete sales organization from the ground up
Direct partnership with an entrepreneurial senior leader driving aggressive growth
High autonomy, flexibility, and ownership in shaping the sales function
A clear advancement path to Head of Sales / Regional VP with multi-market responsibility
Job Number 7620
Seniority Level : Not Applicable
Employment Type : Full-time
Job Function : Sales, Business Development, and Management
Industries : Staffing and Recruiting
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