District Sales Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Supervise all sales operations and functions within the designated Chicago region.

• Foster growth within the Consumer & Trade segment.

• Encourage sales and oversee activities across various distribution channels.

• Cultivate relationships with end-users.

• Utilize company resources to enhance sales volume and profitability in line with organizational objectives.

• Direct, manage, and coordinate sales activities with distributors and end-users.

• Oversee planograms and product displays.

• Deliver product demonstrations and training sessions.

• Build and develop distribution channels.

• Recognize opportunities for new applications and end-user engagement.

• Execute programs for distributors and growth end-users.

• Conduct promotional and product launch presentations and activities.

• Work closely with the Business Area Manager and Key Account Managers to formulate short- and long-term strategies and action plans.

• Accurately complete necessary reports, system entries, and administrative tasks in a timely manner.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of sales experience in the abrasives supply sector or related fields such as paint or surface finishing.

• Possession of a valid Driver’s License.

• Technical aptitude combined with strong problem-solving abilities.

• Comprehensive knowledge of industry applications, processes, and technologies, with the ability to demonstrate them effectively.

• Goal-oriented with a strong focus on meeting targets and sales objectives.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and various reporting platforms.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Outstanding presentation and demonstration capabilities for both small and large audiences.

• Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and see; occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

• Capacity to stand for durations ranging from 20 minutes to 6 hours during customer sales visits.

• Willingness to travel, including overnight trips up to 20% of the time.

• Ability to drive for 2–6 hours consecutively and travel via commercial airline.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Excellent work-life balance.

• Home office environment for approximately 10% of overall work time.