Sales Manager
About Vital Lyfe
Vital Lyfe is a tech company redefining water autonomy through innovation — creating a new category of personal water-making technology built to scale where infrastructure can’t.
Mission
Lead our sales strategy, build strong relationships with partners, and drive revenue growth across diverse markets, including maritime, humanitarian, military, and consumer sectors.
What You'll Do
Develop and lead the go to market strategy for a new to the market system in the B2B and Retail Sales Channels and execute to achieve revenue and growth targets.
Identify and establish relationships with distributors, retailers, and key partners in maritime, humanitarian, and retail markets.
Lead the sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals, ensuring a seamless customer experience.
Collaborate with Development and Production team to set demand plan and production targets aligned with company goals as well as act as voice of customer to internal stakeholders.
Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align sales strategies with product offerings and market positioning.
Develop proposals, presentations, and contracts tailored to the needs of clients and partners.
Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity to identify new opportunities.
Build and manage a sales pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting.
Represent Vital Lyfe at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to promote the brand and build networks.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, marketing, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
3+ years of experience in sales, business development, or account management.
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
Preferred Skills & Experience
Experience in the water treatment, desalination, maritime, or consumer technology industries.
Existing network of distributors or partners in relevant markets.
Familiarity with CRM tools and sales pipeline management.
Ability to analyze market data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and sustainability.
Why Join Vital Lyfe?
Work on high-impact problems with global relevance
Help scale breakthrough technology in water security and climate resilience
Early ownership in a high-growth, engineering-led startup
Join a tight-knit, mission-driven team in a fast-paced environment
Build long-term career equity as we grow
Location Requirement: Ability to work 100% onsite in Torrance, CA (remote or hybrid work will not be considered)
Vital Lyfe is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vital Lyfe is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.