Industrial & Manufacturing Sales Recruiters
Top Industrial & Manufacturing Sales Recruiters specializing in helping Manufacturers, Industrial Equipment, Industrial Technology firms, and Materials and Supply organizations hire elite sales professionals.
#1 out of 502 recruiting firms globally on G2 with 4.98-stars across 261 reviews | 93.75% NPS vs 36% industry average | 7x ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Award Winner
We recruit inside and outside sales professionals, technical sales representatives, sales engineers, and sales leaders, along with sales operations, and marketing professionals across the U.S. and Canada.


Award-Winning Industrial Sales Recruiters
Your G2 Leader for 2026
Sales Talent Inc. is the #1-rated recruiting firm on G2 out of 502 agencies globally, with a 4.98-star rating from 258 clients.
Partner with an Award-Winning Industrial Sales Recruiter for Your Next Hire
Manufacturing and Industrial sales-focused recruiters. Ready to find and help you hire the best sales talent the marketplace has to offer.

“Sales Talent Inc. has been successful in sourcing high-quality candidates that have become our star employees.”
Sharon Smalls, Senior HR Manager Commercial Division
Duracell
Contact our Award Winning Recruiter for Industrial Sales
We Get Industrial & Manufacturing Sales.
Looking for an industrial sales recruiting partner with deep experience in the manufacturing and industrial space? And your unique needs? We help growing manufacturing and industrial companies (especially Private Equity-funded) like yours find and hire top sales professionals who fit your needs and exceed sales quotas.
7x Best of Staffing Award-Winning Industrial Sales Recruiting Firm
From 2020-2026, Sales Talent won ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Award. Over those 7 years, Sales Talent’s average NPS Score was +93.75% compared to the recruiting industry average of +36%.

Manufacturing & Industrial Niches We Serve
- Aerospace
- Architecture and Design
- Automotive
- Automation
- Building Products
- Capex
- Capital Equipment
- Chemicals
- CNC Machinery
- Commercial HVAC
- Construction Equipment
- Construction Services
- Consumer Goods
- Defense
- Electrical
- Electrical Equipment
- Electronics
- Electronics Manufacturing
- Energy
- Engineering
- Field Services
- Food and Beverage Equipment
- Heavy Equipment
- Industrial Automation
- Industrial Equipment
- Industrial Machinery
- Industrial Services
- Industrial Supply
- Industrial Tech
- Laboratory Equipment
- Laboratory Instrumentation
- Machinery
- Material Handling
- Metals
- OEM Manufacturing
- Packaging
- Paper Products
- Plastics
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Renewables
- Robotics
- Security
- Solar
- Steel
- Supply Chain
- Utilities
- Warehouse and Distribution
- Wholesale Distribution

“Sales Talent Inc. is, without question, the best sales recruiting firm I’ve worked with. They don’t stop until they find the right candidates, and they have never failed to deliver.”
Sean Fulton, CEO
Nabco
Industrial Sales Roles We Recruit For
Sales Roles
- Inside Sales Representative
- Territory Sales Manager
- Regional Sales Manager
- Account Manager
- Key Account Manager
- Strategic Account Manager
- National Account Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Proposal Manager
- Channel Sales Manager
- Channel Development Manager
- Manufacturer’s Representative Manager
- Estimator
- Sales Engineer
- Technical Sales Engineer
- Application Engineer
- Industrial Sales Representative
- Outside Sales Representative
- Technical Sales Representative
Account Management
- Account Manager
- Key Account Manager
- Strategic Account Manager
- Aftermarket Sales Manager
- Service Sales Manager
- Technical Support Manager
- Applications Engineer
Sales Leadership
- Sales Manager
- Regional Sales Director
- Director of Sales
- Director of Account Management
- Vice President of Account Management
- Vice President of Sales
- Chief Sales Officer (CSO)
- Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
Sales Operations / Revenue Operations
- Sales Operations Analyst
- Sales Operations Manager
- Senior Sales Operations Manager
- Director of Sales Operations
- Revenue Operations Manager
- Director of Revenue Operations
- Head of Revenue Operations
- Vice President of Sales Operations
Need to Partner with the Best Industrial Sales Headhunters?
Meet Our Award-Winning Industrial Recruiters
It takes an elite team to find the elite talent you need. Our award-winning industrial sales recruitment team thoroughly screens and delivers top-tier marketing & sales talent.

Washington based, Heather has been recruiting Sales Professionals for over 15 years. She started with Sales Talent as an intern during college and hasn’t looked back since! Her professional passion comes from partnering with candidates and clients to achieve their goals. Mother of 2 boys, avid gardener, and DIY home project fanatic.

Seattle based, Kristen brings a unique perspective to sales recruiting. With 3 years of F1000 outside sales experience and 20 years of recruiting, she’s performed at a high level in both worlds. Her infectious enthusiasm for her work is evident from the first moment you meet her. Devoted and passionate mother of 3 children, youth lacrosse coach, softball fanatic, and microbrew buff.

Northern California based, Sarah started her career in recruiting fresh out of college. She fell in love with the idea of helping candidates take that next step and bringing value to an organization by adding top talent to their team. Mother of 3, photographer and sugar fanatic.

Phoenix based, Adam brings 5 years of top performance as a sales and sales leadership professional in the hospitality field to Sales Talent. He’s passionate about helping people and connecting companies to top talent. He is a proud dad of 2 kids, an avid endurance athlete, and a lifelong (and sometimes suffering) Chicago sports fan!

Oregon based, Charity began her career as a top performer in outside sales before finding her true passion in sales recruiting. Charity’s warmth, energy, and commitment to excellence enable her to partner with clients to achieve an elite sales team. Mother to three adorable children, literature enthusiast, and nature lover.

Denver based, Aaren brings 13+ years of experience as a top performer in Outside Sales. Making the switch 5 years ago to sales recruiting has been a natural fit since she has a unique understanding of both sides. She invests 100% into everything she does and is committed to success. A lifelong athlete and former D1 soccer player, she is happiest spending time with her daughters and husband, often in the mountains near Denver.

Florida based, Ashley has 20+ years outside sales experience working with small companies to Fortune 500s. She also ran her own business for more than 10 years and understands the ins and outs of business ownership. Ashley rejoined Sales Talent after being an intern and recruiter here in the early 2000s. Ashley is a mom of two girls, a former professional touring Irish fiddler and recording artist, and a hobbyist tropical farmer.

Twin Cites based, Kary comes from a Real Estate family giving her sales experience from a young age. Her two passions, business, and people, made the jump into sales recruiting an easy and natural move. Kary is fascinated by work ethic and what makes people “tick.” Outside of recruiting, she spends her free time coaching soccer, long-distance running, and spending time with family and friends!

Heather Sanders
Arizona based, Heather brings over 20 years of combined sales leadership and corporate recruiting experience. Known for her clarity, drive, and results‑oriented approach, Heather blends sales intuition with recruiting expertise to help organizations move faster and hire smarter. Outside of work, she’s a wife, goldendoodle mom, travel enthusiast, and devoted concert junkie.

“Sales Talent Inc. is extremely thorough, the follow-up is phenomenal, and the candidates are really good.”
Paul Hawkins, Chief Revenue Officer
Knight Restoration
Looking for a Manufacturing Sales Recruiter that understands your needs?
How We Deliver Superior Industrial & Manufacturing Sales Talent
- We own your search by dedicating 3x the hours to find you top industrial sales talent – Our award-winning manufacturing sales recruiters invest 62 hours on average into your search (compared to the industry average of 23 for other recruiters). We limit our workload so we can invest A LOT more time in targeting and attracting high-performing candidates for you.
We headhunt top talent that other resources won’t – In 2025, 82% of our candidates were sourced from passive talent that’s currently employed, bringing you the best the market has to offer.
We operate as an extension of your company – Working with us means you’re not just hiring another industrial & manufacturing sales executive search firm — you’re getting an experienced partner who takes the extra time to understand your needs. Our sales team will feel like we’re a natural part of your team.

“Sales Talent Inc. is an excellent recruiting firm to work with.”
Staci Donaghue, Group HR Manager
Parker Hannifin
#1
#1 on G2
2026 Market Leader
7x
Best of Staffing®
2020-2026 Clearlyrated
Award Winner
Nationwide Recruitment
U.S. & Canada
Our data-driven approach to manufacturing sales recruiting also performs nearly 9x better than job boards. Sales Talent recruiters go a step further by partnering with you to operate as an extension of your team.
- Clarity. Before we start your search our sales recruiters invest the time to gain clarity into what you need.
- Deadlines. Together we’ll establish goals & deadlines.
- Collaboration. Winning in today’s highly competitive recruiting environment requires working as a team to ensure hiring success.
- Data. We invest heavily in technologies and sales recruiting processes to deliver results. Our meticulous and data driven approach to sales recruiting also means that we can share the market insights that you need to hire elite talent.
Industrial Automation Sales Recruiters
Our industrial automation sales recruiters help OEMs, systems integrators, and automation distributors hire sales professionals who understand complex technical products and manufacturing environments. Industrial automation sales roles require professionals who can build credibility with plant managers, engineers, and operations leaders while clearly articulating the business value of robotics, motion control systems, PLCs, sensors, and industrial software platforms.
As specialized industrial automation sales recruiters, we place inside sales representatives, territory managers, regional sales managers, sales engineers, and automation-focused sales leaders who drive growth across robotics, motion control, drives, controls, and IIoT solutions. These roles often involve long technical sales cycles, plant-floor demonstrations, multi-site deployments, and channel partner management across manufacturing, automotive, food processing, and industrial production environments.
Successful industrial automation sales professionals know how to translate technical specifications into measurable operational improvements—such as increased throughput, reduced downtime, and improved efficiency. They must understand distributor networks, OEM relationships, and complex engineering conversations while managing pipeline growth and key accounts.
Industry trend: Ongoing digitization, Industry 4.0 initiatives, and IIoT expansion are accelerating demand for automation solutions. At the same time, a persistent engineering talent shortage is increasing competition for experienced automation sales engineers and territory managers who can effectively bridge technical expertise and revenue growth.
Looking for experienced industrial automation sales recruiters?
We can help you hire industrial automation sales professionals who drive results.
Aerospace Sales Recruiters
Our aerospace sales recruiters help aerospace manufacturers, avionics companies, and aerospace component suppliers hire high-performing sales professionals who understand the complexity of the aerospace industry. Aerospace sales roles often involve long sales cycles, detailed technical specifications, and multi-stakeholder approvals across OEMs, defense contractors, and global supply chains. Companies need sales professionals who can build credibility with engineering teams while also driving revenue growth.
Our aerospace sales recruiters focus on placing inside sales representatives, account executives, business development managers, sales engineers, and national account managers for organizations selling aircraft components, avionics systems, MRO services, and aerospace manufacturing solutions. Many of these roles require experience working with aerospace OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and defense programs where procurement processes, RFPs, and qualification standards play a major role in the sales process.
Our recruiting approach focuses on identifying sales professionals who understand aerospace procurement cycles, technical product positioning, and complex partner ecosystems. We target candidates who have successfully sold into aerospace manufacturers, defense contractors, and aviation supply chains.
Industry trend: Aerospace backlogs remain strong, but supply chain constraints and workforce shortages continue to impact production. As a result, aerospace companies increasingly need experienced sales professionals who can navigate program approvals, manage strategic accounts, and support long-term growth across global aerospace markets.
Looking for experienced aerospace sales recruiters?
We can help you hire aerospace sales professionals who drive results.
Construction Sales Recruiters
Our construction sales recruiters help building materials manufacturers, construction equipment companies, and contractor supply distributors hire sales professionals who understand the unique dynamics of the construction industry. Construction sales roles often require experience working with general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and distributors across complex project-based sales cycles.
As experienced construction sales recruiters, we place territory managers, regional sales managers, business development leaders, and sales engineers who can secure product specifications, support bids, and grow market share across building products, construction equipment, contractor tools, and jobsite technologies. Successful construction sales professionals understand how to navigate specification selling, contractor relationships, and dealer distribution channels while managing long sales cycles tied to project timelines.
Our construction sales recruitment approach focuses on identifying candidates who have successfully sold into contractors, distributors, and AEC firms. These sales professionals know how to build relationships with project stakeholders, win specifications with architects and engineers, and support contractors throughout the bid and build process.
Industry trend: Ongoing skilled-labor shortages and increased infrastructure spending are driving demand for experienced construction sales professionals who can support contractors, manage dealer channels, and win specification-driven projects across building materials, equipment, and jobsite technology markets.
Looking for experienced construction sales recruiters?
We can help you hire construction sales professionals who drive results.
Packaging Sales Recruiters
Our packaging sales recruiters help packaging manufacturers, packaging equipment companies, and materials suppliers hire sales professionals who can win business with large manufacturers and consumer brands. Packaging sales roles often involve selling complex solutions across long buying cycles that include plant trials, engineering reviews, and multi-site rollouts. Companies need sales professionals who can clearly communicate ROI while managing relationships with procurement teams, plant managers, and operations leaders.
As specialized packaging sales recruiters, we place territory managers, national account managers, sales engineers, and channel leaders who sell packaging equipment, flexible packaging materials, and packaging automation solutions. These roles frequently involve managing large strategic accounts in industries such as food and beverage, consumer products, life sciences, and industrial manufacturing. Successful packaging sales professionals understand how to support plant trials, coordinate engineering and operations teams, and drive adoption across multiple production facilities.
Our packaging sales recruiting process focuses on identifying candidates who have successfully sold packaging machinery, materials, or automation systems into high-volume manufacturing environments. These professionals know how to manage complex buying groups and build long-term customer relationships that lead to repeat business and expanded deployments.
Industry trend: Sustainability initiatives, automation investments, and e-commerce growth are accelerating demand for advanced packaging solutions. As a result, packaging companies increasingly need experienced sales professionals who can demonstrate operational value, support factory trials, sell ROI, and lead multi-plant implementation projects.
Looking for experienced packaging sales recruiters?
We can help you hire packaging sales professionals who drive results.
Steel Sales Recruiters
Our steel sales recruiters help steel manufacturers, metals producers, and metals distribution companies hire experienced sales professionals who understand the economics and supply chains of the steel industry. Steel sales roles require professionals who can manage pricing volatility, forecast demand, and build long-term relationships with contractors, fabricators, and industrial buyers. Companies need sales professionals who understand steel products, tonnage forecasting, and the complex purchasing cycles that drive large industrial contracts.
As expert steel sales recruiters, we place inside sales representatives, outside sales reps, key account managers, territory managers, and sales leaders for companies selling structural steel, specialty metals, steel components, and industrial metal products. These professionals often work with customers across construction, energy, automotive, infrastructure, and OEM manufacturing supply chains. Successful steel sales professionals know how to manage pricing strategies, coordinate with mills and service centers, and grow volume through both distributor and direct sales channels.
Our steel sales recruiting approach focuses on identifying candidates who have a deep understanding of steel products, pricing dynamics, and industrial buying behavior. These sales professionals know how to balance margin and tonnage while building strategic relationships with contractors, manufacturers, and fabrication partners.
Industry trend: Strong demand across construction, infrastructure, and energy markets—combined with tight labor conditions—has made experienced steel sales professionals increasingly difficult to hire. Many steel companies are prioritizing targeted recruiting and internal development programs to build stronger account management teams and support continued growth.
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Our Industrial Sales Headhunting Awards
Sales Talent is a 2020-2026 (7x) Clearlyrated Best of Staffing award-winner. Client feedback from this survey pointed to the thoroughness of our sales staff recruitment efforts as a significant reason for our high NPS scores.

Why our Manufacturing Sales Search Team Headhunts
The only way to consistently reach currently employed, passive top-performing sales representatives is through headhunting (targeted recruiting). Why does that matter? Top manufacturing talent rarely actively looks for a new position (they’re focused on performing in their current job). Headhunting also allows us to target talent for clients with precise hiring requirements, including recruiting your competition’s top sales representative.
93.75%
Net Promoter Score *Clearlyrated 2026 survey
Results Other Industrial & Construction Sales Recruiters Can’t Match
A great process is only as good as the results it produces, especially in competitive niches like industrial automation sales recruiting, or FMCG sales recruiting. Our commitment to delivering the specific talent our clients require has not only achieved a high success rate but also contributed significantly to our impressive 2026 NPS Score of +93.75%.
Looking for Industrial Sales Recruiting experts who deliver results?
Other Industries We Recruit For
Beyond manufacturing and industrial companies, our recruiters also specialize in:
- Software, Technology, SaaS & AI sales recruiting – helping technology-driven organizations hire salespeople who can win in complex markets.
- Technology sales recruiting – aligning cybersecurity, cloud, hardware, telecom, digital media, and climate tech companies with top sales talent.
- Healthcare-related sales recruiting – connecting organizations across:
- General B2B sales recruiting across B2B insurance, CPG, food & beverage, digital media, and logistics.
Each search is customized to your industry’s needs, ensuring your company hires salespeople who deliver measurable results.














