Sales Manager - Manufacturing

Job Title

Plant Sales Manager

Location:

McMinnville, OR (on‑site at the manufacturing facility)

Champion is a leader in the manufactured housing industry and one of the largest built‑home builders in North America. Champion offers factory‑built solutions from single‑family and multi‑family homes to commercial and government buildings. Our homes, park models, and modular buildings are found throughout the United States and western Canada. We act with integrity and respect, pride ourselves on our craftsmanship, and build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees to create a safe, productive, and enjoyable workplace.

• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance

The Plant Sales Manager is responsible for the strategic and profitable management of the plant’s sales department. The role oversees day‑to‑day operations, develops and executes sales strategies, and ensures sales targets are met or exceeded. The manager serves as a key advisor to the Plant General Manager on all marketing, sales activities and participates in daily Sales and Operations Planning.

• Strategic Planning:
  Collaborate with the General Manager to develop and manage the plant’s marketing and sales objectives.
• Sales Execution:
  Develop and implement effective sales plans to ensure products are available in the right locations and markets to achieve sales and market share goals.
• Team Leadership:
  Foster a “We are Fun and Easy to do Business With” mindset within the sales department, promoting a positive, client‑focused culture.
• Training & Development:
  Plan, coordinate, and lead comprehensive in‑plant and in‑field sales training for the distribution network.
• Market Analysis:
  Conduct regular market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and trends.
• Budget Management:
  Maintain tight cost controls to ensure the sales department operates efficiently within its allocated budget.
• Promotional
  
  Activities:
  
  Plan and promote participation in regional trade shows and local factory events as needed.

• Full‑cycle talent management, including interviewing, hiring, and training new employees.
• Performance management, including planning, directing work, appraising performance, and providing feedback.
• Employee relations, addressing complaints and resolving issues in accordance with corporate policies and applicable laws.

• Experience:
  
  Prior supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment; previous sales experience in manufactured or modular housing is a significant asset.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Working knowledge of CRM such as Salesforce and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Travel:
  Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

• Leadership:
  Leads with courage and the ability to develop a cohesive, results‑oriented team.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong communication skills for external customer engagement and internal collaboration across departments.
• Work Ethic:
  Demonstrates a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Champion Alignment:
  Embodies and lives the Champion Operating Principles.

Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E‑Verify Program.

• Full‑time

• Mid‑Senior level

• Sales and Business Development

• Construction