Field System Sales and Project Manager

Job Type: FTE, Direct. Location: Willoughby, Ohio (20 % expected travel per year) Compensation: $85,000 – $105,000 Job Details Wright Technical Services is supporting a top automation and controls integrator in the search for a Field Systems Sales & Projects Manager . This organization is known for delivering high-quality automation solutions across the metals and manufacturing industries, with a strong reputation for execution and customer satisfaction. Reporting to the Field Service Director, this individual will play a key role in driving sales activity while managing the execution of smaller projects within the Field Systems Group. Duties Sales Management: Respond to incoming customer inquiries (phone, email, etc.) and track all opportunities within the CRM system Customer Engagement: Conduct site visits to gather technical requirements, assess scope, and develop accurate proposals Proposal Development: Lead all quote and proposal generation efforts, including technical scope definition and hardware recommendations Opportunity Management: Maintain communication, tracking, and status updates for all active opportunities, supporting conversion from proposal to awarded project Project Execution Support: Assist in transitioning awarded work into execution, ensuring alignment between scope, deliverables, and customer expectations Small Project Management: Manage small projects from kickoff through completion, including scheduling, coordination, and communication with internal teams and customers Financial & ERP Oversight: Analyze project financials using ERP systems to support decision‑making and ensure project profitability Change Management: Track and manage change orders, scope adjustments, and customer communications throughout the project lifecycle Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, field service, accounting, and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery Systems & Process Utilization: Develop proficiency in CRM, ERP, project management, and resource management systems used by the organization Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of experience in industrial controls and manufacturing environments required 2–5+ years of experience in a controls integration or industrial automation environment preferred Experience with technical sales, proposal development, or applications engineering is highly desirable Familiarity with CRM and ERP systems (e.g., Acumatica) Understanding of industrial control systems and manufacturing processes #J-18808-Ljbffr Gilder Search Group