SkyWater is partnering with a local manufacturing company located in the Minneapolis area. They have provided top manufacturing production and services within consumer products for over 30 years. They seek a driven and initiative-taking Sales Development Professional to enhance and expand their revenue in the cosmetics industry and within contract manufacturing services. This position will emphasize sales to distributors. The successful applicant brings B2B sales expertise and possesses deep knowledge of the consumer products sector. This is a pivotal role suited for someone excited to grow their sales career and develop and foster relationships within the industry. They compensate well through base salary + bonus and offer a strong benefits package. Compensation starts at $80,000+.
Primary Duties
Market company-branded cosmetic products to commercial customers and distributors across domestic and global territories
Prospecting contract manufacturing prospects with outside brands
Partner with social media intermediaries to refine product listings, boost e-commerce sales, and sustain ongoing expansion of branding items
Help craft customized quotes, decks, and product pitches aligned with customer requirements
Coordinate with cross-functional departments to deliver seamless order fulfillment and branded product initiatives
Monitor sales metrics and keep client profiles through CRM systems
Participate in trade exhibitions and sector gatherings to promote the organization and capture new prospects
Required Qualifications
Minimum 2 years in B2B sales, with focus on health and wellness or beauty sectors
Background with distributors or private label/contract manufacturing environments is advantageous
Proficient in Excel at an advanced level – adept at leveraging spreadsheets for sales data management, KPI monitoring, and forecasting/reporting support
Proficient with CRM tools – seasoned in logging sales interactions, updating client information, and managing sales pipelines
Readiness to travel when required
Background working with distributors, retail, or private label/contract manufacturing environments is advantageous
SkyWater is partnering with a fast-growing industrial packaging company located in the Minneapolis area. They have provided top quality packaging and end-of-line automation solutions to various industries for nearly 50 years.
The role of Business Development Manager is an outside sales position traveling throughout northern Ohio. This individual would be supported by a sales & marketing team generating warm leads. My client is targeting a hunter to sell products on value while up selling several given accounts. Selling mainly into agriculture, construction, and mining, any background experience in those industries is a plus!
This is a pivotal role suited for someone excited to pursue new business, develop territories, and engage clients with refined presentation skills. They compensate well through base salary + bonus and offer a strong benefits package.
SkyWater is excited to represent a leading company in the industrial distribution and automation industry, specializing in innovative solutions for burner management, combustion systems, and fluid power products. We are seeking a dynamic Inside Sales Representative to join their team in northern Milwaukee.
This full-time position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation and instrumentation technologies, providing customer-focused solutions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll play a key role in supporting customers by offering technical expertise, processing orders, and building strong relationships with vendors and internal teams. The role is ideal for someone with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset who thrives on delivering exceptional customer service and is eager to grow within the industry.
SkyWater is partnering with a leading Minneapolis-based contract manufacturing and commercial services company. This role blends strategic sales, account management, and advocacy for their impactful mission.
They’re hiring a Strategic Business Development & Client Growth Manager to drive revenue growth while building and maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate has a strong ‘hunter’ mentality, ability to maintain strong relationships with an existing client base and proven ability to deliver results.
Ability to travel throughout the state of Minnesota, as well as Wisconsin and Iowa are required, with heaviest focus being near the Twin Cities and surrounding areas.
SkyWater Search Partners is currently looking to add another Legal Recruiter to the team in Minneapolis.
If you are considering using your J.D. in another way, this may be the perfect opportunity to stay immersed in the legal field without practicing law. This role allows you to be an entrepreneur and build a book of business! Our Recruiters receive an extremely competitive base salary + commission structure, with unlimited earning potential.
As an Attorney Recruiter you will be responsible for helping drive the continued growth of our Legal practice by specializing in the placement of full-time attorneys and legal professionals within law firms and legal departments throughout the country.
SkyWater Search Partners has been rated the #1 search firm in Minnesota for the past 6 years in a row by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. We place more people in professional full-time positions than any other Minnesota-based search firm.
In addition, we have won 9 Best Place to Work Awards, as voted by our employees, in both the Minnesota Business Magazine, as well as the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Outside of our professional rankings, we also offer an amazing corporate culture, Grade A office space with a gym, covered parking, Starbucks onsite, and everyone in our organization runs a desk! We do not believe in metrics (we don’t care how many phone calls you make or how many meetings you have per week), we only care about results! We enjoy cultivating relationships and being the best talent finders for our clients!!
If you are interested in this position or would like to hear more about our firm, please apply online or reach out to Sujatha Ramanathan directly at sramanathan@skywatersearch.com.
SkyWater is partnering with a fast-growing industrial packaging company located in the Minneapolis area. They have provided top quality packaging and end-of-line automation solutions to various industries for nearly 50 years.
They are looking to add a Sr. Inside Sales Representative to focus on one of their key verticals. This individual would be growing current key accounts while following up on warm leads. Selling mainly into agriculture, this role would also expand business into construction and pharmaceutical spaces.
This is a pivotal role suited for someone excited to grow their sales career, develop territories, and engage clients with refined presentation skills. They compensate well through base salary + bonus and offer a strong benefits package. Compensation starts at $75k+.
We have been retained by a private equity-backed, market-leading provider of commercial services, chemicals, and equipment to identify a growth-focused Vice President of Sales to lead, develop, and scale their sales team. This organization serves a diverse client base across multiple industries and is known for its strong customer relationships and commitment to quality and innovation. With the recent growth, they’ve nearly doubled in revenue in the past four years!
The role is ideal for a strategic sales leader who enjoys balancing hands-on client engagement with team leadership. You will oversee a geographically dispersed sales team and play a central role in shaping go-to-market strategy, talent development, and overall revenue performance. The position reports directly to the CEO and is part of the senior leadership team.
This is a highly visible opportunity for someone who thrives in a “player/coach” environment; someone comfortable closing deals with corporate decision makers, while building structure, process, and accountability across a team. The company offers a strong foundation, a collaborative culture, and significant runway for growth.
Ideal candidates will bring a mix of B2B sales leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of driving results in technical selling environments. A background in construction, facilities, or service-oriented industries is preferred.
The selected candidate will receive a strong compensation package (base salary plus commission/ bonus), benefits, and an equity package.
*** NOTE: This position is local to Minneapolis, and the selected candidate will be required to work on-site at their corporate HQ in Minneapolis. ***
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