Regional Sales Leader, Culinary Tech (Chicago)

RATIONAL AG; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance Day 1

401(k) Match

Company Bistro with free staff meals

Job summary

RATIONAL AG in Chicago seeks a Regional Sales Manager to drive regional sales growth and market leadership. You will work with the sales director and VP of sales to build strong contacts, cultivate relationships, and implement market strategies.

The role requires a hunter mentality, ability to travel up to 50%, and excellence in communication and CRM usage across teams. Demonstrated sales success is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of sales experience with proven revenue growth.
• Associate’s degree, culinary degree or equivalent experience desired.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Strong organization and time management; able to manage multiple tasks.
• Experience setting budgets and plans to meet budgets.
• Proficient with Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint; CRM experience especially Salesforce.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and engage in customer demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Promote RATIONAL equipment technology at events and demos.
• Expand customer base in commercial markets and develop new opportunities.
• Grow consultant/designer network for specification.
• Cold calling, prospecting and CRM data entry.
• Plan and execute daily/weekly/monthly sales plans and forecasts.
• Prepare monthly sales reports and customer analyses.
• Develop annual business strategies with leadership and marketing.
• Participate in regional and national trade shows and meetings.
• Monitor market pressures and competitor activity.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Independent

Team player

CRM

Salesforce

Travel up to 50%

Bilingual (Spanish or other languages)

Strong organizational skills

MS Office

Education

Associate’s degree, culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

RATIONAL AG in Chicago seeks a Regional Sales Manager to drive regional sales growth and market leadership. You will work with the sales director and VP of sales to build strong contacts, cultivate relationships, and implement market strategies.

The role requires a hunter mentality, ability to travel up to 50%, and excellence in communication and CRM usage across teams. Demonstrated sales success is essential.