Sales Rep- Material Handling​/Crane equipment

Location:

Chicago, IL area. RMH Systems is currently seeking a motivated and experienced Territory Sales Representative to grow sales in our Chicago market. We are one of the largest material handling, packaging, crane, and industrial scale distributors in the Midwest.

Ideal candidates should have experience selling material handling and/or crane equipment. This position requires prospecting and a strong hunter mindset to be successful. We sell sophisticated equipment to manufacturers, food companies, distributors, agricultural companies, and warehousing sectors. The role requires strong communication skills, sales ability, and some technical understanding. Training will be provided. The representative will pursue new material handling and/or crane business in the territory as well as assist current customers.

This is a salary + commission sales position. Base salary will adjust over the first few years as the territory is established. Total compensation first year ranges from $80,000 to $120,000 depending on effort and experience, with no cap on commission, so annual gross salary also has no ceiling.

• Promote and sell integrated equipment systems and value‑added services per customer specifications to grow market share and increase sales annually.
• Further develop established customer accounts; expand sales within given accounts.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and comprehensive knowledge of potential sales in the territory.
• Align with other sales representatives to expand product knowledge and collaborate on integrated system solutions.
• Attend applicable industry trade shows as needed to support sales and business development efforts.
• Prepare and submit monthly sales activity.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date customer and prospect information in the CRM, including contacts, opportunities, and sales stages.
• Customer service – answering phone calls, making aftermarket service phone calls, etc.
• Maintain current customers and execute orders.

• 4‑year degree in Business or related field preferred, or 5+ years of Business‑to‑Business sales experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of Business‑to‑Business sales experience required.
• Mechanically inclined or an engineering background is a plus.
• Outside sales personality & entrepreneurial mindset is a must.
• Valid driver’s license required; eligible to drive per state law based on office location. Travel within the territory is essential, home most nights.
• Driven, organized, and strong communication skills required.
• Basic computer knowledge required.

• Competitive base salary plus commissions and bonus.
• Insurance coverage – medical with traditional plan or high deductible with HSA, dental, vision, life, short‑term, and long‑term disability.
• Pre‑tax flexible spending accounts for medical and childcare.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PTO and volunteer time off, along with paid parental leave.

RMH conducts pre‑employment drug tests.

RMH is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.