In manufacturing sales, finding the right decision-makers is often the hardest part — complex orgs, sparse public contacts. Here’s how to find them with LinkedIn, company sites, and SalesPort.
Tutorial 1: LinkedIn Sales Navigator (paid)
- Set preferences for function, seniority, and company size
- Enter the target company and apply sales preferences
- Filter by title, department, or headcount
- Save profiles and engage via InMail or lists
Tutorial 2: Company websites (free)
- Visit the manufacturer’s site
- Check Contact, About, Careers, and Press
- Capture names and roles for enrichment later
- Save into CRM even if email isn’t public yet
Tutorial 3: SalesPort Contact Finder (fastest)
Example: open trumpf.com with the extension.
- Activate SalesPort on the company site
- Open Contact Finder from the bottom nav
- Filter by country, department (e.g. Engineering), and seniority
- Refine with keywords like Robotics, CNC, or R&D before reveal
- Reveal verified email/phone and save to list
Why this works for manufacturing
- Seconds instead of hours of research
- Precise filters by country, department, seniority
- Reach Engineering, Robotics, R&D, and Procurement personas who actually decide
FAQ
How do I find leads in a company?
Team pages, LinkedIn, Google — or SalesPort for instant filtered contacts.
What titles are common decision makers?
Head of Engineering, R&D Director, VP Manufacturing, Production Manager, Head of Procurement.
Is finding business emails legal?
Yes when used for legitimate B2B outreach under applicable privacy rules. SalesPort provides verified business contacts.
Does SalesPort beat tab-hopping Google + LinkedIn?
Yes — research and reveal happen in one extension workflow.