Midwest Regional Sales Specialist - Industrial Automation

ReeR Safety; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ReeR North America is seeking a Regional Sales Specialist to develop and grow business across the Upper Midwest, including Illinois, Eastern Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. The role will own commercial activity within the region, collaborating with distributors, OEMs, machine builders, system integrators, and end users.

Direct machine safety experience is preferred but not required; candidates with related technical experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a technical, industrial, commercial, or customer-facing environment.
• Strong ability to understand and communicate technical products or applications.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the region.
• Experience in industrial automation, electrical controls, machinery, robotics, sensors, safety products, or related technical market.
• Familiarity with OEMs, machine builders, system integrators, industrial distributors, or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a regional sales plan focused on revenue growth and market presence.
• Build and manage a qualified pipeline of distributor, OEM, machine builder, system integrator, and end-user opportunities.
• Develop productive relationships with existing distribution partners and support joint account development, customer visits, and training.
• Identify and develop new customers and opportunities within the territory.
• Serve as the primary ReeR commercial contact within the region.
• Develop knowledge of ReeR's machine safety and automation portfolio.
• Maintain accurate CRM activity, forecasts, and next actions.
• Provide market feedback on competitors, pricing, and customer needs.
• Participate in customer visits, distributor meetings, trade shows, and other market-development activities.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Technical communication

Independence

Relationship-building

Travel willingness

Job description

ReeR North America is seeking a Regional Sales Specialist to develop and grow business across the Upper Midwest, including Illinois, Eastern Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. The role will own commercial activity within the region, collaborating with distributors, OEMs, machine builders, system integrators, and end users.

Direct machine safety experience is preferred but not required; candidates with related technical experience are encouraged to apply.