Area Sales Manager — Key Accounts & Growth

ALVEST; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ALVEST in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive growth across key accounts, reporting to the Vice President of Sales. The role requires up to 70% travel and interaction with major North American customers.

You will develop product knowledge, expand relationships, and contribute to a high-visibility sales culture within a global organization. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of sales experience, strong relationship-building skills, and a self-starting, autonomous work style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, technical or business degree a plus.
• Proven track record of sales success and 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage key accounts from commissioning to service, expanding relationships.
• Build product knowledge and relate offerings to customer needs.
• Understand GSE industry and competitors to identify sales opportunities.
• Participate in national/international sales meetings with the team.
• Utilize ERP knowledge to generate quotes and reports.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Self-starter

Independent worker

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ALVEST in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive growth across key accounts, reporting to the Vice President of Sales. The role requires up to 70% travel and interaction with major North American customers.

You will develop product knowledge, expand relationships, and contribute to a high-visibility sales culture within a global organization. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of sales experience, strong relationship-building skills, and a self-starting, autonomous work style.