Sales Development Manager
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Salary: $55,000-$65,000 base + ~$40,000 first-year commission
Employment Type: Full-time | Exempt
Industry: Climbing / Manufacturing / Sales
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Indoor Climbing
Vertical Solutions, together with Proxy and Habit, is redefining what it means to climb indoors. We design and build premier climbing walls, holds, and padding systems-products that fuse innovation, aesthetic excellence, and world-class craftsmanship, all proudly made in the USA.
We’re seeking a Sales Development Manager who’s ready to elevate the industry and drive growth across our Vertical Solutions (walls), Proxy (holds), and Habit (pads) product lines. This role blends sales strategy, client engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to expand our reach and build lasting partnerships in the climbing world.
What You’ll Do
- Own and lead sales across our climbing walls, holds, and pads-from generating leads to closing deals.
- Develop and execute outreach strategies, including identifying potential customers and tracking activity in Salesforce.
- Analyze performance data and campaign results to drive revenue and profitability.
- Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure client expectations and timelines are met.
- Partner with marketing to develop and implement promotional campaigns, social media strategy, and outreach tools.
- Assist in pricing strategy, contract negotiation, and deal structure development.
- Maintain deep product knowledge and stay current with climbing industry trends and competitors.
- Provide a best-in-class client experience through exceptional service and proactive communication.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of successful B2B sales experience, ideally in a high-touch environment.
- 5+ years in the climbing industry preferred-route setting or gym operations experience a plus.
- Solid understanding of the climbing market, with bonus points for construction/manufacturing insight.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Salesforce experience is a plus.
- Organized, self-driven, solutions-oriented-someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Why Work With Us
- Innovative Products: Join a team that leads the industry in aesthetics and function.
- Creative Culture: Work closely with designers, builders, and climbers who are passionate about their craft.
- Full Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), climbing gym membership, and employee discounts.
- Growth Opportunity: Be part of a growing company making a lasting impact in the climbing community.
- Travel Perks: Attend tradeshows and engage with industry leaders (approx. 15% travel required).
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://vsclimbinggyms.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1496690-141905.html
