Direct Sales Representative

Job DetailsJob Location: Chicago - Chicago, ILPosition Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $70,000.00 - $83,000.00 Base+Commission/yearTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Shift: DayJob Category: SalesDirect Sales Representative Location: Remote - Chicagoland Area Salary: $70,000 - $83,000 + Monthly Commissions (untapped) Company: Mark VII Equipment Inc. – North America’s leading car wash system manufacturer Why Mark VII As part of the global WashTec Group, Mark VII combines German engineering with American ingenuity to deliver cutting-edge car wash systems. We’re a team of passionate problem-solvers committed to excellence and continuous improvement. Your work here will directly impact on how our products are built and delivered. About the Role Join Mark VII and help shape the future of manufacturing. As a Direct Sales Represenative, you’ll be the critical link between design and production—driving process improvements, launching new products, and solving real-world challenges in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities Apply consultative selling techniques, which includes performing site analyses, creating business cases and presentations, and managing metrics for customers and prospects, to address their needs with the right solutions. Successfully acquire new accounts and retain existing accounts in your sales territory Implement our sales strategy, and coordinate and plan your sales activities using state-of-the-art CRM software Serve as primary contact, sought after expert and customer advocate both internal and external for assigned and new accounts Be an expert in the car wash industry and on all Mark VII/WashTec product offerings Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) or equivalent from four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3-5+ years in sales with a proven track record of success Significant experience cold calling, prospecting, and closing sales. Strong knowledge of business plans, budgeting and developing strategies for market penetration. Understanding of financial reports, including contribution margins, profit and loss statements, budgeting and return on investment calculations. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) is a must. Ability to read and comprehend documents. Proficient in MS Office products (Excel, Word, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint) and Salesforce What We Offer A base salary annually (depending on qualifications and experience) plus commission. Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling Monthly Car allowance Commission A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth Behaviors We Value Integrity: We operate with unwavering integrity and a commitment to ethical standards. Accountability: You're dependable under pressure, consistently meeting deadlines and delivering results. Passion & Drive: We're a team of high-energy professionals focused on impactful execution. Your enthusiastic, "can-do" attitude will inspire those around you. Strong Work Ethic: You're driven to make a real impact. While we champion work-life balance, we also expect a strong commitment to doing whatever it takes to succeed in our fast-paced environment. Customer-Focused: You instinctively put the customer first, shaping every task and decision with their needs in mind. Supportive Team Player: You bring emotional intelligence and common sense to the team, supporting your colleagues and contributing to our positive culture. Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to perform work in a sedentary position for extended periods, with frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse. The role requires close visual acuity to perform activities such as analyzing data, creating designs, and viewing a computer terminal. Clear and effective verbal communication skills are essential for collaborating with team members and external stakeholders. The ability to occasionally lift and move up to 10 lbs. of equipment or documents. About Mark VII Equipment Inc. – Manufacturing Excellence in Vehicle Wash Systems Mark VII Equipment Inc. is the North American subsidiary of WashTec AG, the global leader in vehicle wash technology based in Germany. Every day, over 2 million vehicles worldwide are cleaned using our cutting-edge equipment—designed, built, and supported by teams like ours. We serve a wide range of customers, including gas stations, convenience stores, retail car wash operators, auto dealerships, and fleet managers. Our product portfolio includes: SoftWash XT® & SoftWash DF® AquaJet XT® ChoiceWash XT® AquaDri® JetWash® SoftLine® & SoftLine2® A full suite ofchemicals and ancillary equipment As a the Direct Sales Represenative,you’ll play a critical role in driving innovation, improving production processes, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency across our operations. Join us in shaping the future of automated vehicle care—where precision engineering meets real-world impact. How to Apply If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career, we want to hear from you. Apply today on our website and help us build smarter, cleaner manufacturing solutions. Disclaimer The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Federal law obliges us to provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of employees, unless to do so would pose an undue hardship. Please let us know as soon as possible if you need accommodation to complete these listed essential functions. Qualifications