Industrial Market Manager (Remote)
Location: Saginaw, MI (Remote with travel)
Company: Trillium Staffing
Trillium Staffing is now seeking a remote Industrial Market Manager for a direct-hire opportunity supporting operations based in Saginaw, Michigan.
The ideal candidate is motivated by making a measurable impact for customers in the global water and wastewater communities. This role focuses on industrial markets including Pulp & Paper, Food & Beverage, Power, Oil & Gas, Mining, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical sectors.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 45–55 hours per week (occasional weekends based on travel)
Salary: $86,000 – $93,000 annually
Job Type: Direct hire | Remote with extensive travel
Key Responsibilities
Managing an Independent Sales Representative Network
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Serve as liaison and motivator for the independent sales representative network
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Build strong, long-term partnerships with representatives across assigned territories
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Ensure territories are supported by well-trained (A-line) representatives
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Coordinate coverage using multiple agencies where required
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Set and manage territory sales goals in partnership with representatives
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Support sales efforts through attendance at regional shows, engineering firms, industrial sites, and mobile showroom visits
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Manage an assigned book of business and provide feedback to internal departments
Travel and Presentations
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Travel up to 75% of the time
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Present solutions tailored to consultants, contractors, and site owners
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Act as the voice of the customer, relaying field feedback and improvement opportunities to internal teams
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Identify and report field issues while traveling
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Coordinate travel with corporate meeting schedules
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Attend required in-office meetings in Saginaw 4–8 times per year, including National Sales Meeting, Rep Council, Quarterly Sales & Marketing meetings, and Corporate Training
Administrative Responsibilities
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Maintain and update CRM records (currently ACT!) related to pending jobs and industrial accounts
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Submit monthly expense reports via online reporting system
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Schedule conference calls and coordinate with internal teams
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Support timely and accurate execution of budget proposals and bids
Apply now!
Requirements
Education:
Required Experience:
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Sales experience within industrial water and wastewater market segments
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Experience presenting to consultants, contractors, and site owner stakeholders
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Experience managing territory forecasts and budgets
Preferred Experience:
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International sales experience
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Construction background with knowledge of hydraulics, chemistry, metallurgy, and industrial controls
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Small business experience due to the multitasking nature of the role
Skills:
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Strongly preferred: Bilingual or fluent in Spanish
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Professionalism and integrity with strong company representation skills
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Advanced presentation skills with the ability to adapt to varied audiences
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Conflict management and resolution skills
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Mechanical aptitude with the ability to communicate technical concepts
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Strong multitasking and prioritization skills
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Proven budget management and sound business decision-making abilities
Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service.
Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state-required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Offerings vary based on assignment, location, and client company.
