Regional Sales Manager (Grinding)

Regional Sales Manager, CNC GrindingChicago, ILA manufacturer of high-precision CNC grinding systems is hiring a Regional Sales Manager to drive capital equipment sales throughout the Midwest. This role focuses on developing new business and growing existing customer relationships across the automotive, aerospace, medical, heavy equipment, and general manufacturing markets, working with machinery, automation, and turnkey manufacturing solutions.Schedule: Full-time, field-based with regular travel (approximately 30 to 40% domestic, plus 2 to 3 international trips annually for training and manufacturing visits)Compensation: $100,000 to $120,000 per year base salary, plus uncapped bonus potentialWhat You'll DoThis role manages sales activities throughout Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, with primary customer activity concentrated in Michigan and Indiana. The Regional Sales Manager develops new business while maintaining and expanding relationships with existing customers, conducting regular customer visits to identify opportunities and support active projects. This person manages 25 to 30 active sales opportunities simultaneously through the full sales cycle, reviewing RFQs, evaluating technical requirements, and developing competitive proposals for capital equipment projects. The role leads consultative sales efforts for turnkey manufacturing solutions, including CNC grinding systems, automation, and measurement technologies, and maintains accurate sales forecasts, customer activity records, and opportunity tracking within the CRM system. This position collaborates closely with engineering, applications, service, and marketing teams to ensure successful project execution, with the goal of consistently achieving annual sales targets while managing long sales cycles for high-value capital equipment.Required QualificationsTechnical background in manufacturing, machining, engineering, operations, or a related fieldStrong understanding of GD&T and the ability to interpret engineering drawingsKnowledge of machining processes including grinding, milling, and turningProven ability to manage long sales cycles and complex technical sales projectsExperience working with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, SAP, C4C, or similarDemonstrated consultative selling, account management, and business development skillsExperience coordinating cross-functional teams throughout the sales processBased within the Chicago or Detroit metropolitan area, or willing to relocatePreferred QualificationsExperience selling CNC machine tools, grinding equipment, automation systems, or other manufacturing equipmentExisting relationships within Midwest manufacturing industriesLean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experienceHands-on CNC or manual machining experienceCompensation and Benefits$100,000 to $120,000 per year base salary, plus uncapped bonus potentialCompany vehicle allowanceInternational training opportunitiesMedical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Paid time off To apply, please submit your resume for consideration.