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Sammons Industrial is an employee-owned family of businesses dedicated to becoming the preferred single-source solution for industrial operations. Our company is made up of Briggs Industrial Solutions, Sammons Warehouse Solutions, and SitePro Rentals.
Join a team that takes care of you. Here are some ways we do that:
Competitive Pay and Performance-Based Bonuses
Earn retirement savings without any cost to you through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k)
Training and Tuition Reimbursement
Work/Life Balance
Paid Holidays and Time Off
Health and Wellness Benefits
Tool Benefits, PPE/Uniforms, Safety Boot Program
Life and Short Term Disability paid for by company
Who We Are
Briggs Truck & Rail keeps businesses moving with dependable transportation equipment, expert service, and a team that puts uptime first. From railcar movers and yard trucks to heavy-duty fleets, we bring decades of experience, responsive support, and a commitment to doing the job right. When you join Briggs, you’re joining a team that takes pride in keeping our customers—and each other—moving forward.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As Sales Manager, you’ll lead and inspire a team of Account Managers to grow the business the right way. You’ll set the pace, develop people, strengthen customer relationships, and help drive profitable growth—while upholding the standards and values that make Briggs who we are.
What You’ll Do
Lead sales and profit performance for your business unit, driving growth, market share, and customer retention
Coach, develop, and support a high-performing sales team with clear expectations and accountability
Hire, train, and manage Account Managers while building strong bench strength for the future
Partner across the business to ensure sales execution, CRM usage, safety, and people initiatives stay aligned
What You’ll Bring
Proven leadership experience with a sales team, ideally in a multi-location environment
Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to analyze trends and make smart decisions
Excellent communication, time management, and customer-focused mindset
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with 7+ years in progressively responsible roles
What We’ll Discuss in the Interview
Share how you have improved sales performance, driven profitable growth, and retained customers
Discuss how you coach sales professionals and establish accountability in the field
Describe how you have built and developed high-performing sales teams
Provide an example of partnering with Operations to improve performance while prioritizing safety
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