District Sales Manager Fluid Process Filtration & Products
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
We are seeking a driven and strategic sales leader to lead an established team covering the Upper Midwest this role you will oversee day-to-day sales activities develop high-performing Account Managers and drive profitable growth across Fluid Process markets including fluid handling filtration and process systems.
This position is based in the Great Lakes region and requires approximately 50% travel.
- Lead coach and develop a team of 8 Account Managers
- Drive growth in revenue market share and profitability
- Develop and execute district and territory sales plans
- Support prospecting customer engagement quoting and closing activities
- Monitor team performance and implement improvement plans when needed
- Build strong supplier and customer relationships
- Partner with internal teams on inventory and strategic initiatives
- Review forecasts sales reports and performance metrics
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Sales or related is preferred
- 5 years of distribution sales experience of industrial components. Experience selling components and services within Fluid Process markets (fluid systems fluid handling fluid filtration etc.) is highly preferred
- 3 years of supervisory / management experience of an outside sales team
- Demonstrated ability to successfully lead motivate develop and manage a sales team to profitable sales growth
- Ability to drive productivity improvement and help account managers achieve higher sales levels
- P&L familiarity including the ability to work with and/or produce budgets forecasts sales reports etc.
- Must have clear and concise verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated strategic thinking skills
- Computer proficiency is required including MS Office and the ability to learn and use a CRM system.
- Must have a valid drivers license
- Overnight travel will be required
- Lead an established and growing sales team across a large strategic territory
- Opportunity to directly influence business growth and market expansion
- Collaborative team-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing industrial organization
- Competitive compensation package including salary incentives and benefits
- If you are a motivated sales leader who enjoys developing people building customer relationships and driving results wed love to hear from you.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
As one of North America's leading distributors for mobile and industrial applications, our solutions-based approach supports OEM & MRO customers with their needs in fluid power, fluid process, fluid conveyance, industrial supplies, and service & repair capabilities.