Regional Sales Manager Upper Mid-Central

Description:Craig Industries, Inc., a growing manufacturer in the building materials industry, is looking to hire a Regional Sales Manager for the Upper Mid-Central Territory, covering the Chicago Metro Area, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Upper Peninsula of Michigan for its U.S. Cooler© product family.Primary responsibility of the Regional Sales Manager will be the expansion of business with new and existing customers in the heavy food equipment and refrigeration industries.Essential Functions of the Regional Sales Manager:Calling on established dealer network in person and via phone;Establishing new qualified dealers in the territory;Managing territory sales and growth;Developing new business in the assigned territory;Working with our dealer network to provide quotes;Being available for on-site consultations with dealers;Providing first-line customer service for existing orders;Working with inside sales support team to move project through order process, from quoting to production;Attending annual sales meetings at our corporate offices in Illinois;Consistent travel of approximately three (3) nights per week.The Regional Sales Manager must work from their home office within the sales territory. Consistent overnight travel is required. Company car, computer, phone and other necessary office equipment provided. No cap on commissions. Competitive compensation package with base, plus commission, health, dental, vision, 401K and more.Expected Hours: 40 Per Week, First Shift, In-Person, Consistent Overnight Travel RequiredAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.Requirements:Specialized Skills/Qualifications:Must be familiar with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook);Must have basic technological understanding (will use VPN to access the company network, expense account apps and in-house proprietary programs to manage customers, quoting and customer service issues);Food equipment or refrigeration knowledge a plus;Must have a valid driver’s license;Must have the ability to travel consistently.The successful candidate must be self-confident, have great communication skills, be organized, resourceful, motivated and work well under pressure. A proven track record of sales successes (3-5 years recommended), excellent personal and social skills and the ability to work independently are a must. We are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit that will “own” their territory and work hard to improve their business in that territory.

Salary : $75,000