Do you enjoy cars, RVs, boats, manufacturing, and building relationships that create long-term business growth?

If you're energized by helping customers solve problems, developing new partnerships, and creating opportunities that drive results, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for.

For more than 65 years, Steele Rubber Products has been a trusted supplier of premium weatherstripping, seals, and rubber components to customers across the automotive restoration, RV, and marine industries. We serve a diverse customer base that includes restoration shops, manufacturers, service providers, distributors, dealers, and automotive enthusiasts throughout North America.

Some companies simply sell products.

Others help customers protect significant investments, complete dream restorations, and get the most enjoyment out of their vehicle.

At Steele Rubber Products, that's what we do every day.

Our reputation is built on product quality, technical expertise, and exceptional customer support.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Manager of Sales Growth & Partnerships to help expand our market presence, strengthen customer relationships, and contribute to the future growth of our sales organization.

Why Sales Professionals Consider This Opportunity

Many sales opportunities ask you to build growth with limited support. This opportunity is different and is about more than generating sales. We're looking for someone who wants to help shape growth.

Steele Rubber Products has built a strong reputation over more than six decades, serving customers across the automotive restoration, RV, and marine industries. As we continue to grow, we're intentionally strengthening our sales organization, expanding our market reach, and creating new opportunities for long-term success.

The person who joins our team won't simply inherit a territory and execute a predefined plan. They'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas, influence strategy, identify new opportunities, and help us determine what the next phase of growth looks like.

If you're looking for a role where your experience can genuinely influence the direction of the business, not just your individual sales numbers, this may be the opportunity you've been searching for.

What You'll Do

1. Identify and develop new business opportunities within assigned markets.
2. Build relationships with restoration businesses, RV manufacturers, marine builders, distributors, dealers, and specialty vehicle companies.
3. Expand opportunities within existing customer accounts.
4. Conduct customer meetings, product overviews, and business reviews.
5. Collaborate with inside sales, customer service, and operations teams to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
6. Maintain an active pipeline of prospects, opportunities, and customer development activities.
7. Develop and execute account growth plans.
8. Provide market intelligence and strategic input to support continued growth initiatives 

Compensation & Benefits

Earnings Opportunity

1. Base Salary: $85,000
2. On-Target Earnings: $135,000+
3. Uncapped commission opportunity
4. Performance-based commission plan tied to growth from both new customer acquisition and existing account expansion

Additional Benefits

1. Mileage reimbursement
2. Business expense reimbursement
3. Comprehensive benefits package
4. Paid time off
5. Professional development opportunities
6. Career growth within a stable and growing organization

What Successful Candidates Bring

1. Experience in business development, outside sales, account management, or B2B sales.
2. Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
3. A proactive, self-directed approach to prospecting and business development.
4. Ability to engage decision-makers across multiple functions and levels of an organization.
5. Curiosity and willingness to learn technical products and applications.
6. A customer-focused mindset centered on solving problems and creating value.

Experience in automotive restoration, RV, marine, manufacturing, aftermarket parts, industrial products, or distribution is helpful but not required.

Why This Opportunity May Be Different: Built For Success, Not for Survival

If you've read this far, here's what may matter most. Success in this role isn't expected to happen alone. You'll have direct access to company leadership, the ability to influence decisions, and the opportunity to help shape the next phase of our sales organization. 

Because of our size, your ideas can be heard and implemented. Because of our culture, communication is encouraged and collaboration is expected. Because of our commitment to growth, you'll have access to the tools, technology, resources, and support needed to build something meaningful. And because we believe great performance requires balance, we strive to provide an environment that supports both professional achievement and personal well-being.

This isn't simply an opportunity to join a sales team. It's an opportunity to help build what comes next.

About Steele Rubber Products

Steele Rubber Products is the leading manufacturer of restoration-quality rubber parts and weatherstripping for classic, antique, and collector vehicles. Family-owned and operated since 1958, Steele has earned a reputation for producing premium-quality products that help automotive enthusiasts, restoration shops, and manufacturers preserve automotive history. Headquartered in Denver, North Carolina, Steele designs, engineers, and manufactures thousands of rubber components for a wide range of classic American and international vehicles. Our products are trusted by restorers worldwide and are found on award-winning vehicles at major automotive events, concours competitions, and museums. At Steele Rubber Products, we combine a passion for the automotive hobby with a commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and customer service. Our team is dedicated to helping customers find the right solutions while supporting the continued growth and preservation of the collector vehicle industry.

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