District Sales Manager - Chicago/IL

Mirka USA Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirka USA Inc. is seeking a District Sales Manager to oversee Chicago-area sales in the Consumer & Trade segment. You will manage distributors and end-users, drive growth, plan displays, and deliver product training.

The role requires 5+ years in abrasives or related sales, strong presentation skills, and a proven track record in field sales. Expect travel and collaboration with account managers for strategic growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales experience in abrasives or related industries such as paint or surface finishing.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Technical aptitude with problem solving skills.
• Detailed knowledge of industry applications, processes, and technologies.
• Goal oriented with focus on achieving targets and sales goals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and other reporting platforms.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation/demonstration skills for varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Direct, manage and coordinate sales functions with distribution and end-users within an assigned territory.
• Planogram and display management.
• Provide product demonstration and training.
• Identify opportunities for new applications and end-users.
• Implement distributor and growth end-user programs.
• Lead promotional and product launch presentations and activities.
• Collaborate with Business Area Manager and Key Account Managers on short- and long-term strategies.

Skills

5+ years sales experience

Valid driver’s license

Technical aptitude

Industry application knowledge

Goal oriented

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Reporting platforms

Job description

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We are hiring a District Sales Manager to oversee sales operations in the Chicago area, focused on the Consumer & Trade segment. Candidates should have experience in retail sales within construction or home improvement, strong presentation skills, and a track record of achieving sales targets in a field-based environment.

This role is ideal for someone with strong retail experience in construction or home improvement who’s ready to join an industry leader in abrasives offering world-class benefits and an excellent work–life balance.

As District Sales Manager, you’ll oversee all sales functions within your assigned territory. Your primary focus will be driving growth in the Consumer & Trade sector by promoting sales, managing and coordinating activities across distribution channels, and developing end-user relationships. You’ll use company resources effectively and efficiently to increase sales volume and profitability in alignment with organizational goals.

• Direct, manage and coordinate sales functions with distribution and end-users in an assigned territory.
• Planogram and display management
• Provide product demonstration and training.
• Identify opportunities for new applications and end-users.
• Implementation of distributor and growth end-user programs
• Promotion and product launch presentations and activities
• Work closely with Business Area Manager and Key Account Managers to develop short term and long-term strategies and action plans to achieve sales growth objectives.
• Accurate and timely completion of required reports, system entries and other administrative responsibilities

Requirements

Qualifications and Competencies (education, experience, skills):

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 5+ years of prior Sales Experience in the abrasives supply industry or related supply industries such as paint or surface finishing.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Technical aptitude with problem solving skills
• Detailed knowledge and ability to demonstrate industry applications, processes, and technologies
• Goal oriented with focus on achieving targets and set sales goals.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and other reporting platforms
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation/demonstration skills for audiences ranging from small to large.

Physical Demand/Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• While on customer sales calls, the employee may be required to stand anywhere from 20 minutes to 6 hours a day.
• Variations in the required amount and method of travel may occur based on the individual sales rep’s territory. The over-night travel for this position can be up to 20% of the time. The individual will travel to individual customers by driving an automobile and/or flying in a commercial airplane. On average, a sales rep may be required to drive an automobile 2-3 hours at a time. However, based on the customer’s location, extended driving requirements can be as high as 4-6 hours at a time.
• Environment while making distributor or end-user sales calls: ambient temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.
• Environment while performing demonstrations/testing in an end-user/customers’ shop or warehouse: generally no climate control available (climate may vary based on geography of the customer and time of year), concrete floors, dusty, machinery indicative of industry (automotive, woodworking, marine, aerospace, etc.) present.
• Approximately 10% of the sales rep’s overall work time is spent performing administrative tasks in a home office environment.