Territory Sales Manager - Chicago/Milwaukee

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.

About the role

The Central Territory Sales Manager will drive sales in their assigned territory (WI, IL, MN, IA, MS, ND, SD, NE, KS) and assist the Regional Sales Manager on national and cross-region initiatives. This position is responsible for developing and executing annual business plans, managing customer relationships, and representing the company at trade shows.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales in the assigned territory
• Develop, manage, and maintain close, customer-centric relationships
• Create and execute a robust annual business plan
• Interface with key cross-functional areas (Marketing, Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain) to ensure customer requirements are met
• Develop and solicit business from new accounts
• Manage customer projects
• Oversee High Tech Distributor (HTD) partner business in the sales territory and interface with the HTD sales process
• Target and penetrate key accounts
• Plan and organize daily work schedule to call on existing and prospective accounts
• Master product information and application knowledge through training and personal efforts
• Develop effective sales presentations tailored 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering degree preferred)
• At least 4 years of field industrial sales experience in the automation or linear motion space
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship (no sponsorship available for this position)
• Located within 90 minutes of a major airport
• Candidates must reside in one of the following states: WI, IL, MN, IA, MS, ND, SD, NE, KS

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Legal services and pet insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, paternity/maternity) and 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

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