Liquid Filtration Equipment Sales (Regional Territory)

Intelligent Conversations; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned business in Illinois seeks a driven sales professional to establish and cultivate a territory. Candidates should have a proven track record in technical sales, particularly in industries like chemicals and coatings. The role involves engaging with both engineers and executives, maintaining a robust sales pipeline, and developing tailored solutions for complex applications. Ideal for motivated individuals ready to make a significant impact in a growing company with strong market potential.

Qualifications

• Experience selling to chemical manufacturers, paint/coatings producers, or refineries.
• Track record of achieving six-figure earnings.
• Ability to navigate complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow a territory from the ground up.
• Develop comprehensive solutions for complex manufacturing applications.
• Engage with engineers and executives to drive business.

Skills

Proven success selling technical applications

Prospecting and maintaining a sales pipeline

Consultative selling skills

Understanding of filtration processes

Outstanding communication skills

Building customer relationships

Job description

**Candidates based in "South Chicagoland" or "South Suburbs" are ideal because the territory for this sales role will be Central Illinois**

Are you an experienced sales professional ready to build and grow a territory from the ground up? Our client, a respected family-owned business since 1905, is seeking a driven sales professional to join our high-growth team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates proven success selling technical applications and filtration solutions to chemical manufacturers, paint/coatings producers, or refineries
• Excels at prospecting and maintaining a robust sales pipeline
• Thrives in long-term, complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders
• Has a documented track record of consistently achieving six-figure earnings ($150k+)

Key Success Factors

• Strong consultative selling skills with ability to sell on value rather than price
• Experience developing solutions for complex manufacturing applications
• Deep understanding of filtration processes and distributor dynamics
• Outstanding communication skills for engaging with both engineers and executives
• Proven ability to build and maintain long-lasting customer relationships

About the Role

You'll have the opportunity to build a territory from scratch over the next 2-3 years, leveraging your technical expertise and sales acumen to identify opportunities and develop comprehensive solutions. This role requires someone who is self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and technologically savvy. The ideal candidate will be comfortable navigating complex approval processes and building strong business cases with multiple stakeholders.

Our Client

Based in Franklin Park, Illinois, we're a third‑generation family business committed to innovating liquid handling solutions since 1905. Our continued success stems from our dedication to delivering high‑quality products, unparalleled customer service, and innovative system designs across diverse markets. We're experiencing significant year‑over‑year growth with strong projections for continued expansion, making this an exciting time to join our team.

Are you ready to grow with us? Show us how your proven sales track record and technical expertise make you the ideal candidate to help drive our continued success.