Direct Sales Representative - IL

Mark Vii Equipment; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,036 - 82,395; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Monthly car allowance

Paid time off and flexible scheduling

Job summary

Mark VII Equipment is seeking a Territory Sales Manager in Illinois Remote – IL. This full-time role involves strategic sales management and customer engagement. You will leverage consultative selling techniques and work closely with clients to achieve sales goals.

Successful candidates will need a strong sales background, superior communication skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including commissions, medical insurance, 401(k), and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3–5 years in sales with proven success.
• Experience with cold calling and closing sales necessary.

Responsibilities

• Apply consultative selling techniques for customer solutions.
• Acquire new accounts and retain existing ones.
• Implement sales strategy with CRM coordination.

Skills

Sales strategies

Communication skills

Cold calling

Business planning

CRM software usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

3–5+ years in sales experience

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Illinois Remote – IL
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $70,036.00 – $82,395.00 Base+Commission/year
Travel Percentage: Road Warrior
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Sales
Title: Territory Sales Manager

Location: Remote – Chicagoland Area

Salary: $70,036 – $82,395 + Monthly Commissions

Company: Mark VII Equipment Inc. – North America’s leading car wash system manufacturer

About the Company

Mark VII is part of the global WashTec Group, combining German engineering with American ingenuity to deliver cutting‑edge car wash systems. We are a team of passionate problem‑solvers committed to excellence and continuous improvement, and our work directly impacts how our products are built and delivered.

About the Role

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be the critical link between design and production—driving process improvements, launching new products, and solving real‑world challenges in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply consultative selling techniques, including performing site analyses, creating business cases and presentations, and managing metrics for customers and prospects, to address their needs with the right solutions.
• Successfully acquire new accounts and retain existing accounts in your sales territory.
• Implement our sales strategy, and coordinate and plan your sales activities using state‑of‑the‑art CRM software.
• Serve as primary contact, sought‑after expert and customer advocate both internal and external for assigned and new accounts.
• Be an expert in the car wash industry and on all Mark VII/WashTec product offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four‑year college or university; or 2–4 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5+ years in sales with a proven track record of success.
• Significant experience with cold calling, prospecting, and closing sales.
• Strong knowledge of business plans, budgeting, and developing strategies for market penetration.
• Understanding of financial reports, including contribution margins, profit and loss statements, budgeting, and return on investment calculations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend documents.
• Proficient in MS Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Salesforce.

What We Offer

• Base salary annually (depending on qualifications and experience) plus commission.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling.
• Monthly car allowance.
• Commission.
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

Behaviors We Value

• Integrity: unwavering integrity and a commitment to ethical standards.
• Accountability: dependable under pressure, consistently meeting deadlines and delivering results.
• Passion & Drive: high‑energy professionals focused on impactful execution.
• Strong Work Ethic: driven to make a real impact, while championing work‑life balance.
• Customer‑Focused: instinctively puts the customer first in all tasks and decisions.
• Supportive Team Player: brings emotional intelligence and common sense to the team.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work in a sedentary position for extended periods, with frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse.
• Requires close visual acuity to analyze data, create designs, and view a computer terminal.
• Clear and effective verbal communication skills essential for collaborating with team members and external stakeholders.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 10 lbs. of equipment or documents.

EEO & Compliance

Federal law obliges us to provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of employees, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Please let us know as soon as possible if you need accommodation to complete these listed essential functions.

By signing below, you attest you can perform the essential functions of this position.

About Mark VII Equipment Inc. – Manufacturing Excellence in Vehicle Wash Systems

Mark VII Equipment Inc. is the North American subsidiary of WashTec AG, the global leader in vehicle wash technology based in Germany. Every day, over 2 million vehicles worldwide are cleaned using our cutting‑edge equipment—designed, built, and supported by teams like ours.

We serve a wide range of customers, including gas stations, convenience stores, retail car wash operators, auto dealerships, and fleet managers. Our product portfolio includes:

• SoftWash XT® & SoftWash DF®
• AquaJet XT®
• ChoiceWash XT®
• AquaDri®
• JetWash®
• SoftLine® & SoftLine2®
• A full suite of chemicals and ancillary equipment

Role Focus

As a Territory Sales Manager, you’ll play a critical role in driving innovation, improving production processes, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency across our operations. Join us in shaping the future of automated vehicle care—where precision engineering meets real‑world impact.