Corporate Sales Manager

Montana Knife Company

Location: MKC Headquaters - Missoula, MT

Job Type: Full-time/Part Time

Department: Marketing/Sales

Reports To: CMO

Position Summary

Montana Knife Company is looking for a Corporate Sales Manager to help lead and grow our fast-moving corporate sales channel. This person will manage inbound leads generated through our website, build relationships with new and existing business customers, and work cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, and Manufacturing to deliver an exceptional customer experience from first inquiry to final order.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is organized, proactive, people-oriented, and hungry to grow business. The right candidate understands how to manage a pipeline, follow up consistently, identify new opportunities, and represent the brand at expos and trade shows. Ongoing training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage incoming corporate sales leads from the MKC website and respond in a timely, professional manner
• Qualify new opportunities and guide customers through the corporate gifting and bulk order process
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, partners, and prospective accounts
• Generate new business through outbound prospecting, networking, events, and trade shows
• Work closely with the Marketing team to improve lead flow, messaging, and campaign performance
• Working Closely with the CMO to align outreach, account strategy, and customer communication
• Coordinate with the Manufacturing team on timelines, product availability, customization needs, and delivery expectations
• Help customers select products, customization options, and order quantities that fit their goals and budget
• Track leads, quotes, follow-ups, and sales activity in the appropriate systems
• Represent Montana Knife Company at expos, trade shows, and industry events to help grow awareness and generate new leads
Support the continued growth and operational success of the corporate sales program

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  What Success Looks Like
• Fast and professional response time to inbound leads
• Strong conversion of qualified website leads into corporate orders
• Consistent development of new business opportunities
• Clear communication between customers and internal teams
• Accurate coordination of custom and bulk orders from quote to delivery
Positive representation of the MKC brand in person and online

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  Required Qualifications
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple leads, projects, and follow-ups at the same time
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and operations/manufacturing teams
• Self-starter with strong organization and follow-through
• Willingness to travel for trade shows, expos, and customer-facing events
• Basic understanding of sales process, lead management, and business development
• Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and CRM or lead-tracking tools

Preferred (but not mandatory) Qualifications

• Experience in sales, account management, business development, customer success, or a related role
• Experience in B2B sales, corporate gifting, branded merchandise, premium consumer products, or outdoor/hunting industry sales
• Experience working trade shows or live events
• Familiarity with quoting, custom orders, or production coordination
Passion for the outdoor, hunting, ranching, tactical, or American-made product space

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  Compensation & Benefits
  
  Compensation: Base Pay Dependent on Experience + New Lead Commision %
  
  Benefits: MKC Healthcare, 401K and PTO