Vice President of Sales
Company: Sterling Engineering Inc.
Location: Elgin
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Join a stable, mid-sized
manufacturing company with a long-standing reputation for
excellence, close-knit culture, and tenured leadership. This is a
rare opportunity to step into an executive-level role where your
voice will directly shape the future of the business. As VP of
Sales & Marketing, you’ll report directly to the owner and serve as
a key strategic leader driving growth, brand direction, and market
expansion. Why This Role Stands Out: Culture: Collaborative, loyal
team with a “roll up your sleeves” mindset Location: Elgin, IL
(Hybrid) Impact: Lead the charge on strategic growth and brand
evolution Balance: A results-driven environment that also values
work-life stability Salary: $200-220k Base Key Responsibilities:
Set and execute the overall sales and marketing strategy in
alignment with business goals Lead and mentor a team of sales and
marketing professionals across multiple channels Expand market
share and drive revenue growth through proactive pipeline
development and customer retention Oversee branding,
communications, and product positioning strategies Analyze market
trends, customer insights, and competitor activity to inform
decisions Collaborate closely with operations and product teams to
ensure alignment between demand and delivery Establish KPIs and
implement metrics to measure team and campaign performance
Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and with key
customer accounts Participate in strategic planning conversations
at the executive level, working directly with the ownership team
Qualifications: Proven track record in senior sales and marketing
leadership within a manufacturing or industrial B2B environment 10
years of progressive experience in sales, marketing, or business
development Strong leadership skills with a collaborative,
team-first approach Ability to analyze data, trends, and markets to
build forward-looking strategies Excellent communication and
executive presence — comfortable reporting to and advising company
ownership Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related
field (MBA preferred)
Keywords: Sterling Engineering Inc., Rockford , Vice President of Sales, Sales , Elgin, Illinois
