Vactor Mfg - Regional Sales Manager - Midwest Territory

Vactor Manufacturing LLC; South Streator (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vactor Mfg in Streator, IL seeks a Regional Sales Manager for the Midwest Territory to drive direct sales, develop customers, and achieve product certifications. Role requires travel around 75% and strong CRM discipline.

The candidate should have a 3+ year sales background, mechanical aptitude, and excellent communication. Bachelor’s degree or applicable certification is preferred. Extensive training and commission opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or applicable certification/experience preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of sales experience
• Mechanical aptitude
• Effective communication style
• High degree of motivation and initiative
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Sound decision-making skills

Responsibilities

• Champion the direct sales effort in assigned territory.
• Generate direct sales and develop customers within specified territory.
• Achieve product certification as required.
• Train customers and other personnel in the company's product line.
• Participate in operator and service training annually.
• Attend sales meetings as needed.
• Attend and coordinate regional and national trade shows.
• Recommend new product changes and other new product ideas.
• Maintain up-to-date CRM logging, daily contacts, account contact and asset information, and sales opportunities.
• Meet sales objectives and supply monthly and rolling 90-day New Business forecast based on customer interaction and CRM data.
• Submit monthly accomplishment report.
• Submit expense report on a timely basis.
• Assist with development of competitive manufacturer's profiles and report on their activity.
• Ensure that all business conducted in the region is consistent with the company's mission statement and standard policies and procedures (SPP).
• Extensive travel required – 75%.

Skills

Sales experience

Mechanical aptitude

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Motivation/initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree or certification

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Vactor Mfg - Regional Sales Manager - Midwest Territory

Job Category: 17.1 Sales Management

Requisition Number: VACTO007357

• Posted : September 9, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Vactor Manufacturing
Streator, IL 61364, USA

• Champion the direct sales effort in assigned territory.
• Generate direct sales and develop customers within specified territory.
• Achieve product certification as required.
• Train customers and other personnel in the company's product line.
• Participate in operator and service training annually.
• Attend sales meetings as needed.
• Attend and coordinate regional and national trade shows.
• Recommend new product changes as well as other new product ideas.
• Maintain up-to-date CRM logging, daily contacts, account contact and asset information, and sales opportunities.
• Meet sales objectives and supply monthly and rolling 90-day New Business forecast based on customer interaction and CRM data.
• Submit monthly accomplishment report.
• Submit expense report on a timely basis.
• Assist with development of competitive manufacturer's profiles and report on their activity.
• Ensure that all business conducted in the region is consistent with the company's mission statement and standard policies and procedures (SPP).
• Extensive travel required – 75%.

*Must reside in this posted territory

Requirements Include:

• Bachelor's degree or applicable technical certification/experience preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of sales experience
• Mechanical aptitude required
• Effective communication style is required
• High degree of motivation and initiative required
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Sound decision-making skills required

Salary Range: $75-85k plus commission

Benefits of Employment In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including:

• insurance (life, medical, dental, vision)
• paid holidays
• paid vacation
• 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement

We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About us:

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com . Vactor Mfg. is a leading manufacturer of municipal combination catch basin/sewer cleaning vacuum trucks and industrial vacuum loaders that clean up industrial waste or recover and recycle valuable raw materials. Vactor is located in Streator, IL and is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail] . All other applications must be submitted online.

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