Shape Technologies Group
National Press Brake Sales Manager – Shape Technologies Group
Flow International Corporation, a Shape Technologies Group company, is a global leader in advanced cutting and forming solutions, including ultrahigh-pressure waterjet, fiber laser, and press brake technologies. Building on decades of innovation and engineering expertise, Flow delivers solutions that help manufacturers and fabricators cut faster, form smarter, and achieve exceptional results.
What It’s Like To Work Here At Flow, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and respect. We take on real manufacturing challenges, push technology forward, and hold ourselves to a high standard. Your ideas matter and your work makes a measurable impact on our products, customers, and the industries we serve.
What We Offer Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, life and disability insurance, education reimbursement, and global opportunities for career development.
Role Overview The National Press Brake Sales Manager will lead front‑line sales efforts across the U.S., focusing on generating new business and supporting Flow’s rollout of press brake products. The role collaborates closely with Regional Business Managers and Regional Sales Representatives to drive sales performance and close orders.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Support Flow in the rollout of press brakes.
Conduct live demonstrations and presentations showcasing press brake capabilities.
Provide product management assistance to ensure smooth integration into customer operations.
Assist in developing and optimizing bending parameters and tooling configurations for various materials.
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to refine press brake performance and process efficiency.
Provide technical support to the sales team and customers, including troubleshooting and application guidance.
Maintain strong relationships with vendors providing complementary equipment and tooling.
Stay current with market trends and technological advancements in press brake systems.
Generate new leads and close sale opportunities.
Use external databases and market intelligence tools to identify prospective press brake customers across North America.
Analyze industry data and trends to target high‑potential markets and applications.
Qualify leads based on timing, budget, and decision‑making readiness; categorize leads as A, B, or C.
Collaborate with RBMs to manage and close qualified leads, ensuring ongoing customer engagement.
Maintain accurate documentation of all leads and opportunities in the CRM system.
Support marketing initiatives to convert generated leads into sales.
Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Design, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Experience
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in press brake sales or related technical fields.
Demonstrated record of sales achievement and customer development.
Strong technical understanding of press brake machinery, tooling, and applications.
Experience working with CRM systems and managing multi‑regional sales pipelines.
Skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and executive audiences.
Strong problem‑solving and consultative sales abilities.
Ability to work effectively across engineering, production, and sales teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools.
Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Compensation: $100,000–$115,000, depending on experience
Incentives: Eligible for commission plan
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) plan with company matching contributions
Paid time off (PTO) and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement for approved educational programs
Ongoing career development and training opportunities
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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What It’s Like To Work Here At Flow, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and respect. We take on real manufacturing challenges, push technology forward, and hold ourselves to a high standard. Your ideas matter and your work makes a measurable impact on our products, customers, and the industries we serve.
What We Offer Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, life and disability insurance, education reimbursement, and global opportunities for career development.
Role Overview The National Press Brake Sales Manager will lead front‑line sales efforts across the U.S., focusing on generating new business and supporting Flow’s rollout of press brake products. The role collaborates closely with Regional Business Managers and Regional Sales Representatives to drive sales performance and close orders.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Support Flow in the rollout of press brakes.
Conduct live demonstrations and presentations showcasing press brake capabilities.
Provide product management assistance to ensure smooth integration into customer operations.
Assist in developing and optimizing bending parameters and tooling configurations for various materials.
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to refine press brake performance and process efficiency.
Provide technical support to the sales team and customers, including troubleshooting and application guidance.
Maintain strong relationships with vendors providing complementary equipment and tooling.
Stay current with market trends and technological advancements in press brake systems.
Generate new leads and close sale opportunities.
Use external databases and market intelligence tools to identify prospective press brake customers across North America.
Analyze industry data and trends to target high‑potential markets and applications.
Qualify leads based on timing, budget, and decision‑making readiness; categorize leads as A, B, or C.
Collaborate with RBMs to manage and close qualified leads, ensuring ongoing customer engagement.
Maintain accurate documentation of all leads and opportunities in the CRM system.
Support marketing initiatives to convert generated leads into sales.
Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Design, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Experience
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in press brake sales or related technical fields.
Demonstrated record of sales achievement and customer development.
Strong technical understanding of press brake machinery, tooling, and applications.
Experience working with CRM systems and managing multi‑regional sales pipelines.
Skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and executive audiences.
Strong problem‑solving and consultative sales abilities.
Ability to work effectively across engineering, production, and sales teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools.
Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Compensation: $100,000–$115,000, depending on experience
Incentives: Eligible for commission plan
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) plan with company matching contributions
Paid time off (PTO) and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement for approved educational programs
Ongoing career development and training opportunities
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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