Senior Commercial Sales Leader

Location: Chicago, IL — Full-Time, In-Office

Compensation: $175,000 Base Salary + Commission Plan

Industry: Manufacturing, Import/Export & Distribution

Employment Type: Full-Time

The Opportunity

Med-Search Recruiting is partnering with an established international manufacturer and distributor seeking an entrepreneurial commercial sales leader to drive U.S. market expansion.

We're looking for a proven business builder who understands distribution, knows how to develop new revenue streams and thrives in a hands-on, growth-focused environment.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to do more than manage existing accounts. The right candidate will help shape commercial strategy while personally driving new business.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across U.S. markets.
• Develop relationships with distributors, strategic accounts and commercial partners.
• Build and execute sales strategies to accelerate revenue growth.
• Expand distribution channels and identify opportunities for direct customer relationships.
• Leverage manufacturing, import/export and distribution knowledge to develop profitable business opportunities.
• Negotiate customer agreements and manage key commercial relationships.
• Collaborate with company leadership on pricing, market development and growth strategy.
• Help build scalable sales processes and support future commercial team expansion.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven track record of new business development and revenue growth.
• Strong B2B sales experience within manufacturing, distribution, importing or related industries.
• Understanding of distributor networks, supply chains and commercial channel development.
• Experience with imported products and container-direct business strongly preferred.
• Entrepreneurial, resourceful and comfortable building business from the ground up.
• Strategic thinker who is equally comfortable personally prospecting, negotiating and closing deals.
• Strong commercial judgment, relationship-building skills and leadership potential.
• Willing and able to work full-time, in-office in Chicago.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $175,000 base salary plus an established commission plan.
• Opportunity to play a meaningful role in expanding an international company's U.S. business.
• Direct involvement in commercial strategy and market development.
• High-impact position combining entrepreneurial business development with long-term growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to help shape the future commercial organization.

Interested?

If you're an entrepreneurial sales leader with a strong background in manufacturing, importing or distribution and a passion for building business, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.