Territory Sales Manager

LRSolutions, LLC; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel allowance

Job summary

LRSolutions, LLC in the Chicago area is seeking a Territory Sales Manager for its industrial tool distribution. You will manage a Chicagoland territory, visit manufacturing customers, and recommend the right tooling solutions, with base pay plus commission and a company vehicle.

The role starts field-based and grows toward sales leadership as the territory expands; you will work with a small team and fast decision-making, with room to advance into leadership as you expand the book of business.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years in industrial distribution or metal cutting tools.
• Solid understanding of drills, end mills and how manufacturers use them.
• Experience growing a territory through outbound selling.

Responsibilities

• Run a Chicagoland territory stretching from the north suburbs to the South Side.
• Spend most of the week with manufacturing customers, learning their processes and recommending tooling.
• Take over a group of established accounts and expand what they buy.
• Hunt for and land new customers.
• Provide application advice on metal cutting tools used on the shop floor.
• Report on pipeline and account results to ownership.
• Coach less experienced reps and take on more management over time.

Skills

Industrial distribution

Metal cutting tools

Territory growth

Communication skills

Sales leadership interest

Field sales

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Territory Sales Manager | Industrial Supply Distribution

Location: Niles, IL (On-site, field based)

Compensation: $80,000 to $100,000 base plus commission, company vehicle and fuel

Overview

A family-run industrial supplier with deep roots in the Chicago manufacturing market is adding a senior seller who can take over part of the existing book and push hard into new accounts. The team is small, leadership is easy to reach, and decisions happen fast. The job starts as a field sales role and moves toward leading the sales group as the territory grows.

What the Job Involves

• Running a Chicagoland territory stretching from the north suburbs to the South Side
• Spending most of the week at manufacturing customers, learning their processes and recommending the right tooling
• Taking over a group of established accounts and expanding what they buy
• Hunting for and landing new customers
• Giving application advice on metal cutting tools used on the shop floor
• Reporting on pipeline and account results to ownership
• Coaching the less experienced reps and taking on more management over time

What They Need

• Seven or more years in industrial distribution or metal cutting tools; experience with a competing supplier helps
• Solid understanding of drills, end mills, and how manufacturers use them
• A history of growing a territory through outbound selling
• Strong communication skills and a professional presence
• Interest in moving into sales leadership
• Degree is a plus but not required