Territory Sales Manager - Chicago/Milwaukee

Timken; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rollon by Timken designs and manufactures high‑performance linear components, actuators, and motion systems. We seek a Territory Sales Manager for the Chicago and Milwaukee area to drive Central US sales, develop customer relationships, and represent the company at trade shows.

The role requires developing and executing annual business plans, managing key accounts, coordinating with Marketing, Engineering, Product Management and Supply Chain to meet customer needs, and traveling up to 50%

Qualifications

• 4+ years of field industrial sales experience in the automation or linear motion space.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be located within 90 minutes of a major airport.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales in the assigned territory.
• Develop, manage and maintain customer relationships.
• Create and execute a robust annual business plan.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Engineering, Product Management and Supply Chain to meet customer requirements.
• Develop and solicit business from new accounts.
• Manage HTD partner business in the territory and interface with HTD sales processes.
• Plan and organize daily call schedule on existing and prospective accounts.
• Attend trade shows and travel up to 50% domestically.

Skills

Field industrial sales

Automation

Linear motion

CRM software

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Territory Sales Manager – Chicago/Milwaukee

ABOUT ROLLON

Rollon by Timken designs and manufactures high-performance linear components, actuators, and complete motion systems that power industrial innovation worldwide. With a strong focus on engineered-to-order solutions, we partner with customers to develop customized technologies that solve complex motion challenges and adapt to the evolving needs of modern industry.

Our vision is to be the world’s leading linear motion provider for customized product solutions and digital services, committed to a demanding, innovative and sustainable approach. We are committed to continuous improvement, advanced engineering, and long-term partnerships that create measurable value.

Rollon solutions are trusted globally across industrial automation, aerospace, medical equipment, material handling, and other critical sectors where performance, efficiency, precision, and reliability are essential.

PURPOSE

Rollon by Timken is seeking to add a Territory Sales Manager to its Central US team. The Central Territory Sales Manager will drive sales in their assigned territory and assist the Regional Sales Manager when needed on national and cross‑region initiatives. This position is responsible for developing and executing annual business plans, developing and managing customer relationships within the assigned territory, and representing the company at trade shows.

States in this territory are: WI, IL, MN, IA, MS, ND, SD, NE, KS and candidates from any of these states will be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Grow sales in the assigned territory
• Customer Relationship Management: Develop, manage and maintain close, customer‑centric relationships
• Business Plan Execution and Development: Create and execute a robust business plan each year
• Interface with key cross‑functional areas, such as Marketing, Engineering, Product Management, and Supply Chain to ensure customer requirements are met
• Develop and solicit business from new accounts
• Customer Project Management
• Manage High Tech Distributor (HTD) partner business in the sales territory and interface with the HTD sales process
• Target key accounts and penetrate them
• Plan and organize daily work schedule to call on existing and prospective accounts
• Master product information / application knowledge through training and personal efforts
• Develop effective sales presentations tailored uniquely to each account
• Keep management informed through the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
• Manage opportunity list and grow the prospect list
• Attend Trade Shows
• Travel up to 50% of the time domestically, including overnight stays and air travel

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 4 years of field industrial sales experience in the automation or linear motion space
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship (no sponsorship is available for this position)
• Must be located within 90 minutes of a major airport

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes health, dental, vision, life, disability, legal services, pet insurance, 401(k) with a generous company match, paid time off (vacation, sick, paternity/maternity, 10 paid holidays), tuition reimbursement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check that includes degree verification, criminal records check, medical and drug screen, professional references, prior employment verification.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next‑generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.

We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6× by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15× by Ethisphere.