Sales Manager

Sales Manager

Morton Grove, IL (On-site, Field-Based)

Compensation: $80,000 to $100,000 base plus commission + company car

About the Role

An established industrial tooling distributor is looking for an experienced, high-energy sales professional to take over a Chicagoland territory and grow into a sales leadership position. The territory runs from the northern suburbs down to the South Side. It comes with a portion of existing customer accounts, so you will have real business to work with from day one, and the opportunity to build much more.

This is a hands-on selling role first. You will spend roughly 80% of your time in the field visiting manufacturers, building relationships, and developing new business, with the rest in the office at the start and end of each day. Over time, the role is expected to shift toward more in-office sales management and team leadership. The company wants someone with drive, strong communication skills, and the leadership potential to help raise the performance of the whole sales team.

About the Company

This is a family-owned industrial supplier with a small, tight-knit sales team and long-standing customer relationships across the Chicago area. The company is investing in growth and is bringing in a proactive seller who can open new doors, not just maintain existing routines. Leadership is accessible, decisions are made quickly, and the right person will have a real voice in where the sales organization goes next.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow a Chicagoland sales territory with a mix of existing accounts and new business development
• Visit manufacturing and industrial customers regularly to understand their needs and recommend the right cutting tool solutions
• Prospect aggressively for new accounts and convert them into long-term customers
• Take over a portion of existing customer accounts and expand those relationships
• Provide product knowledge and application guidance on cutting tools including drills, end mills, and related manufacturing tooling
• Track activity, pipeline, and account performance and report to leadership
• Mentor and support less experienced members of the sales team
• Grow into sales management responsibilities as the team and territory expand

Requirements

• BS/BA is a plus; drive and results matter more
• 7+ years of experience in industrial distribution or the cutting tool industry; background with a competing industrial supplier is a plus
• Working knowledge of cutting tools such as drills and end mills and how they are used in manufacturing
• Proven track record of building and growing a territory through proactive selling
• Strong communication skills; articulate, motivated, and professional in front of customers
• Leadership potential and interest in a long-term path to sales management

Compensation and Benefits

• Company vehicle and fuel provided
• Real earning upside tied to the growth of your territory
• Clear path to sales management
• Stable, family-owned company with long-term customer relationships

This is a role for someone who knows how to sell, wants to lead, and is ready to build something bigger than a book of business. If that describes you, apply now and let’s talk.