Remote Midwest Area Market Manager – Racking Sales

Interlake Mecalux, Inc.; Melrose Park (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive commissions

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off & holidays

Home-office setup/business expenses

Job summary

Interlake Mecalux, Inc. is hiring an Area Market Manager to lead our Midwest racking sales team and drive direct, distributor, and retail strategies in the USA. You will direct 4–6 Account Executives, monitor activity and YoY growth, and coordinate with Melrose Park HQ to train and update the team.

The role requires engineering education or equivalent sales experience, travel across the Midwest, and strong integrity with excellent interpersonal skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or at least 3 years in racking/manufacturing sales.
• Previous sales experience with racking, distributor/dealer, or industrial products.
• Willingness to travel domestically in the Midwest.
• Integrity, analytical mindset, organized, and able to adapt quickly.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage across levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Direct 4–6 Account Executives in the Midwest with hands-on management.
• Monitor leads, quotes, orders and YoY sales growth; ensure policy compliance.
• Approve travel bookings and expenses for Account Executives.
• Train new Account Executives across sales skills and product knowledge.
• Coordinate with Headquarters in Melrose Park for training updates.
• Visit customers with Account Executives to close business and strengthen relationships.
• Provide forecasts, schedules, and status reports to Director of Sales.
• Handle additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Sales experience

Travel readiness

Bilingual English & Spanish

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Interlake Mecalux, Inc. is hiring an Area Market Manager to lead our Midwest racking sales team and drive direct, distributor, and retail strategies in the USA. You will direct 4–6 Account Executives, monitor activity and YoY growth, and coordinate with Melrose Park HQ to train and update the team.

The role requires engineering education or equivalent sales experience, travel across the Midwest, and strong integrity with excellent interpersonal skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.