Regional Sales Director – Plastics & Injection Molding

Milacron; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Milacron seeks a Regional Sales Director to lead the key customer relationship strategy and drive revenue growth across Central US (MI, IN, IL, WI). You will manage a regional sales team and oversee aftermarket, service, and upgrades revenue, navigating complex sales cycles in injection molding and related plastics processing markets.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in capital equipment sales within plastics manufacturing, strong leadership, and a proven ability to expand market share while

Qualifications

• 8+ years of capital equipment sales experience in plastics/manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering; MBA preferred.
• Proven leadership of regional teams and achievement of growth targets.
• Strong technical understanding of plastics processing machinery (injection molding, extrusion, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead regional sales team and aftermarket specialists to meet targets.
• Develop and execute regional sales strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Drive new machinery and aftermarket revenue growth.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and key metrics like bookings and margins.
• Maintain relationships with OEMs and processors across Central US.

Skills

Leadership

CRM proficiency

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Milacron seeks a Regional Sales Director to lead the key customer relationship strategy and drive revenue growth across Central US (MI, IN, IL, WI). You will manage a regional sales team and oversee aftermarket, service, and upgrades revenue, navigating complex sales cycles in injection molding and related plastics processing markets.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in capital equipment sales within plastics manufacturing, strong leadership, and a proven ability to expand market share while