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SWEED Machinery · 5 hours ago

Wood Products Sales & Business Development (Technical Sales)

Gold Hill, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

SWEED Machinery is a manufacturer redefining equipment innovation in the wood products industry, seeking a driven sales professional for their Wood Products Division. The role involves leading growth by developing relationships and executing a territory growth plan while managing the full sales cycle and collaborating with engineering and production teams.

Industrial ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical EngineeringService Industry

Hiring Manager

Vonnie H.

Responsibilities

Serve as the face of Sweed’s Wood Products Division for plywood, veneer, and OSB markets

Develop and execute a territory growth plan with a strong outbound focus

Drive new-market penetration in OSB by building relationships, conducting discovery, and identifying equipment opportunities

Meet or exceed Performance Indicators (KPI’s)

Work closely with Engineering and Production to deliver technical solutions that improve customer throughput

Own the full sales cycle — from prospecting, to closing, to post-sale engagement

Travel regularly to mills, plants, and trade shows (16–20 weeks/year)

Help shape Sweed’s long-term go-to-market strategy for Wood Products

Qualification

B2B outside salesMechanical aptitudeCRM toolsCommunication skillsGrowth mindset

Required

5+ years of B2B outside sales experience, preferably in industrial, capital equipment, or manufacturing environments

Strong mechanical aptitude and curiosity around how equipment works — no engineering degree required

A hunter mindset — energized by opening new doors and building new market verticals

Excellent communication skills across operators, supervisors, engineers, and executives

Experience using CRM tools to manage a pipeline and document customer activity

Self-driven, adaptable, growth-minded professional, who would thrive on scaling an established foundation and excited to propel growth into new markets

Candidates must live within daily commuting distance of Gold Hill, Oregon, or be willing to relocate, (relocation assistance may be available)

Travel up to 40% is required — with potential for more in the first 18 – 24 months during OSB market development