Inside Sales Manager Overview

We’re seeking an experienced and driven Inside Sales Manager to lead our inside sales team, elevate customer engagement, and drive measurable revenue impact. This role blends leadership, strategy, and hands‑on execution to ensure our customers receive exceptional service while our team hits ambitious growth targets.

Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & CoachingLead, mentor, and develop a team of inside sales representatives.Provide ongoing training in customer service excellence, product expertise, and high‑performance sales techniques.Inspire accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.Strategic Sales ExecutionPartner with outside sales, marketing, and product management to build and execute regional and product‑specific sales strategies.Contribute to annual sales planning and revenue forecasting.Data‑Driven InsightsRegularly analyze sales metrics, customer interactions, and market activity.Identify emerging trends and deliver actionable insights and recommendations to leadership.Process ImprovementEvaluate and optimize inside sales workflows to eliminate bottlenecks and ensure compliance.Drive enhancements that improve speed, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.Operational ManagementOversee the full quoting process to ensure accuracy and responsiveness.Manage lead assignment and prioritization to maximize conversion opportunities.Approve special pricing requests using sound judgment and market awareness.Cross‑Functional CollaborationMaintain clear, effective communication with operations, engineering, and field sales teams.Support coordination across departments to ensure order accuracy and timely delivery.Customer AdvocacyUnderstand and articulate customer needs, challenges, and industry‑specific requirements.Identify where our products and solutions deliver the greatest value and champion the customer's voice internally.QualificationsEducationBachelor’s degree required.Experience5–7 years of proven sales management experience.Strong preference for candidates with experience in industrial sales, valve and automation solutions, or similar technical industries.Skills & ExpertiseDeep understanding of the full sales cycle—from prospecting through close.Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and lead high‑performing sales teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Wentzville, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Medical, dental, vision, 401k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wentzville,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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