The Outside Sales Manager is responsible for individually managing and growing an assigned territory through new customer acquisition and expansion of existing accounts. This role is 100% self‑directed, field‑based sales, with full ownership of prospecting, relationship building, pricing, pipeline management, and closing business across CAM2's lubricant and specialty product lines.
This is an ideal role for a motivated "hunter" or relationship‑driven salesperson who enjoys being in front of customers, managing their own book of business, and being accountable for personal results.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow an assigned sales territory with full personal ownership of results
- Prospect, qualify, and close new business with distributors, quick lube operators, automotive service centers, fleets, and industrial customers
- Maintain and expand existing accounts through regular in‑person visits and account reviews
- Sell and support CAM2's full product portfolio, including PCMO, HDDO, ATF, gear oils, hydraulic fluids, greases, and specialty chemicals
- Conduct technical and value‑based sales presentations comparing products to OEM and competitive offerings
- Develop territory plans, call schedules, and pipeline forecasts
- Negotiate pricing, manage bids, and support contract or program business
- Track all activity, opportunities, and customer data in the CRM
- Monitor competitor activity and provide market intelligence
- Participate in trade shows, product training, customer clinics, and promotional events
- Achieve or exceed individual sales goals, growth targets, and KPI expectations
Product & Market Focus
The Outside Sales Representative will actively sell:
- Passenger Car Motor Oils (Synthetic & Synthetic Blend) meeting current API SP / ILSAC GF‑6 requirements
- Heavy‑Duty Diesel Engine Oils (API CK‑4 / FA‑4) for on‑highway and off‑highway fleets
- Automatic Transmission Fluids for OEM and multi‑vehicle applications
- Gear Oils & Driveline Fluids
- Hydraulic Fluids for mobile and industrial systems
- Greases for automotive and industrial use
- Specialty Chemicals: antifreeze/coolant, washer fluid, brake fluid (DOT 3 / DOT 4), and aerosol cleaners
Qualifications
- 5+ years of outside or field sales experience (lubricants, automotive chemicals, or industrial products preferred)
- Proven success managing a personal territory and growing revenue independently
- Experience calling on distributors, service centers, fleets, or industrial accounts
- Working knowledge of lubricant categories and applications (API/ILSAC specifications a plus)
- Strong prospecting, negotiation, and closing skills
- Comfortable with cold calling, in‑person visits, and self‑directed scheduling
- Ability to manage pricing, margins, and multiple accounts simultaneously
- Proficient with CRM systems and sales reporting
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly within the assigned territory
Preferred Traits
- Self‑motivated and disciplined with strong time‑management skills
- Results‑driven with a competitive but customer‑focused mindset
- Comfortable working independently without close supervision
- Professional, dependable, and relationship‑oriented
- Technically curious and willing to learn new products and applications
What CAM2 Offers
- Competitive base salary plus commission / performance incentives
- Expense reimbursement
- Sales tools (laptop, phone, CRM access)
- Product and application training
- Long‑term growth opportunities within a stable, manufacturing‑backed organization