Regional Sales Manager - Central - Lighting

ESP PROSEARCH

Job Description

Regional Sales Manager — Central

Architectural & Commercial Lighting

Confidential Opportunity

Our client is an established lighting manufacturer seeking an experienced Regional Sales Manager to drive growth across the central United States.

This role is ideal for a lighting-industry sales professional with experience developing territories, managing independent representatives, and building relationships across specification, distribution, and commercial channels.

The Opportunity

The Regional Sales Manager will be responsible for expanding regional sales, strengthening channel relationships, and supporting a network of independent agents and manufacturer’s representatives.

The successful candidate will bring strong industry knowledge, commercial judgment, and the ability to work effectively with architects, lighting designers, specifiers, distributors, contractors, and other key partners.

Key Responsibilities

Drive sales growth across the assigned region.
Develop and support independent sales agents and manufacturer’s representatives.
Build relationships with specification, distribution, and commercial channel partners.
Support major projects, strategic accounts, and market-development initiatives.
Identify new opportunities and improve regional market coverage.
Provide market intelligence and competitive feedback to leadership.

Qualifications

Proven sales experience in lighting or a related electrical-products market.
Experience managing a regional or multi-state territory.
Strong knowledge of architectural, specification, or commercial lighting.
Experience working with independent agents or manufacturer’s representatives.
Strong communication, relationship-management, and presentation skills.
Ability to travel throughout the central United States.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Lead a strategically important sales region.
Expand an established representative network.
Influence market-development strategy.
Represent a broad lighting portfolio.
Join an established organization positioned for continued growth.

Location

Central United States. Candidates based in Texas, Chicago, or another strategically located central market are encouraged to apply.

Confidential Search

ESP PROSEARCH is conducting this search on a confidential basis. The client’s identity and additional details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.

ESP PROSEARCH:

We are Executive Recruiters with a proprietary search methodology dedicated to bringing people together in the Lighting, Controls, IoT, EV Charging, and Cleantech Industries.

We Recruit Proven Performers #WRPP within Sales, Product Management, Business Development and Engineering disciplines with Industry Titans to Leading Edge Start Ups.

Visit for additional opportunities. Connect on LinkedIn and follow our Company Page to remain current on our latest opportunities.

Contact:

Eric S. Pollack

ESP PROSEARCH, LLC

View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

View email address on ziprecruiter.com

ESPprosearch.com

View Eric’s LinkedIn Profile

Connect with me!

Apply

Vacancy posted 10 days ago

Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Regional Sales Manager - Central - Lighting in Chicago, IL vacancy

Regional Sales Manager - Central US
...Regional Sales Manager – Central U.S. COMPANY INFORMATION JDRF Electromag Engineering Inc. is an engineering company and the creator of Autonomy Lighting — AI-powered luminaire-level lighting control (LLLC) for commercial buildings. Unlike conventional lighting...
Suggested
For contractors
Remote work
Flexible hours
JDRF Electromag Engineering Inc.
Chicago, IL
6 days ago
Remote Regional Sales Manager, Spec Lighting (Chicago Area)
$125k - $150k
...A global lighting solutions company is seeking a Remote Regional Sales Manager based in the Chicago area. This role involves driving sales growth in the North Central US by developing relationships with agencies and contractors. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years...
Suggested
For contractors
Remote work
Edison Report
Chicago, IL
1 day ago
Regional Sales Manager - Central
$100k - $110k
...transformative strategies, and thriving in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you! The Regional Manager is responsible for leading a team of sales professionals to meet and exceed annual new business development and growth targets as well as a base +...
Suggested
Full time
Part time
Work experience placement
Local area
Macmillan Learning
Chicago, IL
2 days ago
SB Procurement Manager- Lighting
$160k - $220k
...Internal Applicants: This position can be performed from any Turner office. Position Description: Overall responsibility for the management of the Procurement Department Reports to: Preconstruction Manager or General Manager Essential Duties & Responsibilities*:...
Suggested
Permanent employment
Contract work
Temporary work
For contractors
For subcontractor
Work at office
Turner Construction
Berwyn, IL
1 day ago
Head of Sales, Central
$320k - $400k
...MEET YOUR FUTURE NEIGHBORS Nextdoor’s Sales team is a diverse, driven, and strategic... ...MAKE This is a rare chance to own the Central region. As Head of Central Sales, you'll be a... ...scale a team of 6-10 Client Partners and managers, building a culture of accountability,...
Suggested
Full time
Work at office
Local area
Work from home
Nextdoor
Chicago, IL
1 day ago
Regional Sales Manager
$150k - $160k
...category leading, cybersecurity company to recruit a Northcentral Regional Sales Manager. Some Key Highlights: Company has over 3,000 customers... ...,000.00 2 weeks ago Key Account Manager - Non Traditional (Central) Chicago, IL $100,000.00-$115,000.00 3 weeks ago Chicago,...
Full time
Remote work
Work from home
Intaso
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Regional Sales Manager, Midwest
...Regional Sales Manager, Midwest Beacon Dx is on a mission to transform clinical diagnostics for sleep and brain health. We are building the... ...comprehensive, reimbursable assessments for sleep and central nervous system disorders. Our solution integrates multi-channel...
Work at office
Work from home
Beacon Biosignals
Chicago, IL
4 days ago
Head of Sales, Central Chicago, IL (Chicago)
$320k - $420k
...Head of Sales, Central Chicago, IL Nextdoor Nextdoor (NYSE: NXDR) is the essential... ...leadership team, you will own the Central region, setting vision, building a high‑... ...scale a team of 6–10 Client Partners and managers, building accountability, ambition and...
Full time
Local area
Worldwide
Nextdoor
Chicago, IL
2 days ago
Central Head of Ads Sales — AI-Native Remote-First (Chicago)
...Life360, an AI-native company, seeks a Head of Sales — Central to lead the Central region ads sales team across major agency hubs and brand-direct accounts in markets like Chicago, Minneapolis, and Detroit. You will own revenue targets, drive a measurement-first sales...
Full time
Remote work
Life360 Inc.
Chicago, IL
2 days ago
Head of Sales, Central
$320k - $420k
...across 350,000+ neighborhoods in 11 countries. Role: Head of Central Sales (Central Region) The Impact You’ll Make As a senior leader on Nextdoor’s... ..., coach, and scale a team of 6–10 Client Partners and managers, building a culture of accountability, ambition, and growth...
Local area
Nextdoor
Chicago, IL
2 days ago
Director of Field Sales, Central Region
...anyone to take payments and never miss a sale, we saw sellers stymied by disparate,... ...solutions – to help sellers sell online, manage inventory, offer buy now, pay later functionality... ...our Field Sales organization across the Central Region. This is a high‑impact role for a...
Local area
Remote work
Worldwide
Flexible hours
Square
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Channel Marketing Manager
...Summary The Channel Marketing Manager brings the SureWerx brand to... ...across Marketing, Product and Sales, ensuring initiatives are... ...materials and messaging Maintain centralized campaign toolkits, sales... ...for campaign rollout across regions and customers Communications...
Visa sponsorship
Work visa
3 days per week
SureWerx
Chicago, IL
1 day ago
Regional Sales Manager
$183.2k - $274.8k
...multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit for more information. Brief Description: The Regional Sales Manager (Epilepsy) will play an integral role within the Epilepsy and Movement Disorders (EMD) Business Unit. This role will lead...
Work at office
Local area
Worldwide
Flexible hours
Weekend work
Afternoon shift
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Chicago, IL
1 day ago
Regional Distribution Sales Manager
...experience making a difference and build your career! As Regional Distribution Sales Manager at Ruhrpumpen, you will be responsible for growing... ...week ago Senior Director of Media Sales (Regional Manager, Central) Chicago, IL $66,000.00-$99,000.00 5 months ago Regional...
Full time
For contractors
Remote work
Night shift
Ruhrpumpen
Chicago, IL
4 days ago
Procurement Manager
$120k - $170k
...We are seeking a Service Delivery Manager (North America) to join a global procurement... ...and stakeholder satisfaction Act as the central coordination point across delivery teams... ...community Facilitate alignment between regional demand and global delivery capabilities...
Local area
Confidential
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Director OF Procurement
...smarter for everyone. TAG provides a comprehensive suite of centralized business support services that power the impact of five consumer... ...over $100M in enterprise-wide sourcing strategy and supplier management initiatives across an increasingly complex technology...
Contract work
Work at office
The Aspen Group
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Purchasing Manager
...Purchasing Manager Position at Mac Properties Mac Properties... ...will develop, lead, and execute centralized purchasing and sourcing... ...economies of scale and ensure regional inventory centers are always... ...product costs. Identify changing sales trends and attain forecast...
Full time
Work at office
Mac Properties
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Territory Manager
...successful candidate. Education Territory Manager – North Central Location: Remote (resides in IL, MN... ...role responsible for executing sales strategies and driving revenue and profitability... ...groups, and key influencers Attend regional conferences, technology fairs, ESD...
Work at office
Remote work
Pioneer Square Brands
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Head of Procurement
$160k - $180k
...Head Of Procurement Founded in 2008, Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement... ...Implement contract lifecycle management processes and maintain a centralized repository for agreements and renewals. Design and manage...
Permanent employment
Contract work
Work at office
Local area
Work from home
Monday to Thursday
Flexible hours
HighTower Advisors
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Enterprise Account Executive - Central
$138k - $184k
...Enterprise Account Executive - Central Eightfold was founded with... ...for a motivated and experienced sales professional who is a self-... ...growth areas within assigned region Target competitor clients through... ...partners in developing and managing sales pipeline to achieve...
Work at office
Remote work
Flexible hours
Eightfold
Chicago, IL
5 days ago
Regional Sales Manager
...Regional Sales Manager - Matrix Sciences About Matrix Sciences At Matrix Sciences, we empower food companies to deliver safe, high-quality products to market with confidence. Our comprehensive services—spanning laboratory testing, advisory, research, agriculture, sensory...
Full time
Temporary work
Work at office
Worldwide
Matrix Sciences
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Regional Sales Manager
$125k - $175k
...Additional compensation types Annual Bonus Direct message the job poster from Wellington Executive Search PRINCIPAL PURPOSE: The Regional Sales Manager will be directly responsible for sales and market development efforts in an assigned territory. Candidate will be...
Full time
Remote work
Home office
Wellington Executive Search
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Regional Sales Manager
...technical markets is looking for a results-driven sales professional to help expand their footprint in the Midwest/East region. This person will be responsible for creating... ...against it through effective pipeline management and meeting/exceeding sales goals. They have...
Local area
Partnership Employment
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Territory Sales Manager
$90k - $100k
...Role Territory Sales Manager Location US Central, based in Chicago area. Reports to Regional Sales Manager Primary Purpose As a territory sales manager, you will combine... ...science field. Experience with exposure to low light imaging and spectroscopy in a R&D environment....
Full time
Work at office
Work from home
Home office
Flexible hours
Night shift
Oxford Instruments Life Science
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Regional Sales Manager
$110k - $150k
...Food Supplier looking for Regional Sales Manager This Jobot Job is hosted by: John Erwin Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply button and sending us your resume. Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 per year A bit about us: We are an enterprise food...
Local area
Jobot
Oak Brook, IL
1 day ago
Regional Sales Manager
$120k - $190k
...recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr Additional compensation types Annual Bonus Commission Regional Sales Manager – Industrial Packaging & Containers Overview We are seeking an experienced Regional Sales Manager to lead a team of outside...
Full time
Work at office
Remote work
Flexible hours
The Lee Group
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Regional Sales Manager
...’s not just a tagline — it’s how we operate. About the Role Are you a driven sales leader ready to make your mark in one of the world’s most dynamic tech markets? As our Regional Sales Manager for the Illinois area, you’ll be at the forefront of PCB Connect’s expansion...
PCB Connect Group
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Regional Sales Manager
$105k
...proven services that increase awareness, improve reputation management and ultimately drive case volumes across many different practice... ...Lawyers print publication and many other digital solutions. Regional Sales Manager, Field Sales Join a sales team that is experiencing...
Temporary work
Remote work
Work from home
Flexible hours
FindLaw
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Regional Sales Manager
...Join to apply for the Regional Sales Manager role at Charlotte Products Ltd. About Charlotte Charlotte Products Ltd. is a performance formulator and manufacturer of a broad range of cleaning chemical products for the consumer and institutional markets. We strive to lead...
Charlotte Products
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Regional Sales Manager
$75k
...salary is $75,000 Job Description At Vital Records Control Companies, we would be nothing without our successful sales team. The Regional Development Manager will have a strong understanding of the sales process, excelling at generating leads, building relationships,...
Vital Holdings Inc.
Chicago Ridge, IL
9 hours ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Regional Sales Manager - Central - Lighting. Be the first to apply!