Regional Sales Manager

Regional Sales Manager – Elk Grove Village, IL (Remote)

$115,000-$130,000 – Total Compensation (Base + Commission Structure)

Territory: Chicagoland Area, Rare Overnight Travel

**Must live in Chicago or Chicagoland Area, to be able to come to home office a few times a quarter. **

For well over 67 years, innovation, engineering, and technology have helped shape the modern industrial world. We are an established industrial robotics manufacturer who continues to push boundaries through advanced automation solutions that help businesses improve productivity, increase efficiency, and meet the evolving demands of modern manufacturing.

We don't settle for good enough. We challenge conventional thinking, push the boundaries of what's possible, and continually look for better ways to solve our customers' toughest manufacturing challenges.

We believe progress comes from people who aren't afraid to ask questions, take initiative, and think differently. We invest in our technology and our people, creating an environment where new ideas are encouraged, individual contributions matter, and there's room to grow.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a driven, results-oriented Regional Sales Manager to grow market share, develop strategic customer relationships, and expand sales opportunities throughout the Chicagoland territory. This is a relationship-driven, consultative sales role for someone who understands industrial markets, enjoys working directly with customers, and knows how to turn business opportunities into long-term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to grow revenue, market share, and profitability across an assigned territory.
• Identify, prospect, and secure new business opportunities with manufacturers, distributors, OEMs, and other strategic accounts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and industry partners, serving as a trusted resource for their automation needs.
• Lead customer presentations, product demonstrations, pricing discussions, and complex sales negotiations.
• Develop and manage a healthy sales pipeline, moving opportunities from initial prospecting and discovery through proposal, negotiation, and closing.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, technical, and operations teams to develop customized solutions and ensure a successful customer experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of industrial B2B sales experience; candidates with 2+ years of demonstrated sales success will also be considered.
• Experience selling industrial equipment, machinery, robotics, automation, or technical products strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to develop new business, manage strategic accounts, negotiate contracts, and consistently achieve sales objectives.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated and results-driven, with the ability to independently manage a sales territory and prioritize opportunities.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Chicagoland area.

Corporate Resources, on behalf of our client located in Elk Grove Village, IL is hiring a Regional Sales Manager.