[Remote] Sales Director

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Gradel Pro Search (GPS) is an Industrial Search and Recruiting Services firm partnering with various sectors, including manufacturing and aerospace. They are seeking a Sales Director to drive strategic growth within the Medical & Life Sciences market, focusing on building OEM relationships and leading commercial growth initiatives. Responsibilities Develop and execute strategic business development plans focused on Medical & Life Sciences OEM growth opportunities Build and manage a robust pipeline through prospecting, networking, and targeted outreach to engineering, sourcing, and operational stakeholders Lead customer engagements from initial contact through quotation, negotiation, and commercial award Partner with engineering, operations, and quality teams to align manufacturable solutions with customer requirements Drive project proposals, cost estimates, account strategy development, and long-term commercial growth initiatives Serve as the primary customer contact through new product introduction (NPI) and production launch transition Support strategic market analysis including customer demand, competitor activity, emerging technologies, and growth opportunities Represent the organization at trade shows, networking events, and customer-facing industry engagements Skills Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field preferred 7+ years of business development, strategic sales, or technical sales experience within contract manufacturing environments Proven experience selling into Medical Device, Life Sciences, or other highly regulated manufacturing sectors Strong understanding of regulated manufacturing environments including precision sheet metal fabrication, metal stamping, quality systems, validation, and traceability Experience leading customer strategy from prospecting through production launch and account growth Demonstrated success in a hunter-style business development environment Strong presentation, negotiation, relationship-building, and executive communication skills Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, and sourcing teams throughout the sales cycle Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field preferred Existing network within Medical OEMs, Life Sciences manufacturers, or healthcare technology organizations preferred Company Overview GPS and Associates is a nationwide investigative background screening corporation with offices in Florida,Tennessee and Michigan.Established in 1990 GPS specializes in criminal and civil background checks nationwide specializing in hands on checks in Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Virgin Islands and India. It was founded in 1990, and is headquartered in Lauderhill, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https//www.gpsassociatesinc.com.

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