Sales Manager - Chicago, IL

Meyer Lab; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic company culture

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive training program

Career advancement

Job summary

Meyer Lab, a US-based chemical manufacturer, seeks a Sales Manager for the North Chicago market. You will hunt and prospect new industrial business, develop customized chemical programs, and follow Meyer’s proven sales process to win new customers.

You will perform 6–8 sales calls daily, travel within a 250-mile radius, and may overnight up to two times a month, contributing to growth for a rapidly expanding company with strong training and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of quota-carrying sales experience in chemical or industrial environments.
• Proven leadership and ability to lead sales support colleagues.
• Excellent work history and reliability.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Make 6–8 sales calls per day in the territory.
• Grow the territory by acquiring new business.
• Perform manual and physical tasks as required.
• Manage calendar, notes, and sales orders in the CRM (Oracle Netsuite).
• Travel up to a 250-mile radius weekly; potential for 2 overnights per month.

Skills

Quota-carrying sales experience

Leadership

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Valid driver’s license

Lift 50 lbs

Tools

Oracle Netsuite CRM

Job description

Compensation

• $70,000 base salary + commission
• Company vehicle with fuel card and vehicle maintenance card

Benefits

• Fantastic company culture with a work hard, play hard mentality
• More than 80% of Meyer employees report they are happy or extremely happy coming to work each day (2024 Employee Engagement Survey)
• Average Tenure for Meyer Employees is 6 years
• Comprehensive, hands‑on training program
• Work in the field
• Competitive Benefits package
• Annual President’s Club trip for top performers
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunity for career advancement with a rapidly growing company

Job Summary

Meyer Lab is a US‑based and industry‑leading chemical manufacturer. We are proud of our family‑oriented, employee‑friendly environment, and pride ourselves on the talents and experience of our valued employees. Come join our team today as a Sales Manager in the North Chicago market. As Sales Manager, you will be responsible for hunting and prospecting new industrial business opportunities for the territory. Using your highly talented sales experience, you will follow Meyer’s proven sales process to prospect, uncover prospective customer’s high‑yield needs, develop a customized chemical program for them and acquire the business.

Job Duties

• Average 6‑8 scheduled sales calls per day
• Grow territory through acquiring new business
• Perform manual and physical tasks daily
• Administrative duties including building calendar, updating notes and entering sales orders through our CRM (Oracle Netsuite)
• Travel up to 250‑mile radius in territory weekly
• Potential for 2 overnights a month

Territory Coverage

This position covers Northern Chicago metro, Wood Dale, Schaumburg, Elk Grove, and Arlington Heights

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3‑5 years of quota‑carrying sales experience hunting and prospecting new business opportunities at a chemical company or similar industrial type industry.
• Excellent leadership and strong ability of working with and indirectly managing sales support colleagues.
• Excellent work history
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs as needed.
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy

Company Info

Meyer is a US‑based chemical manufacturer focused on delivering customized industrial cleaning programs that address our customers’ most critical needs. Our commitment to providing tailored solutions, expert installation, and unmatched service has not changed in the 47+ years we’ve been in business. Our substantial growth, innovative solutions and exceptional products have positioned Meyer as the industry leader – but what truly distinguishes us is our company culture, dedication to service, and effort we put into building relationships with our customers. Meyer is recognized among industrial, flexographic, food processing, transportation, and distribution center users as having value‑added, premium products and systems. Every individual we add to our team must embody our core values – People, Passion, Performance, Perseverance & Purpose.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Meyer Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.