Territory Sales Representative

Territory Sales Representative

Our client is seeking a highly motivated, professional Territory Sales Representative to develop and grow business within an assigned geographic territory in the Chicago, Illinois area and surrounding areas (multi-state travel). This role focuses on selling large-scale capital equipment, construction-related projects, and budgeted expenditures to Fortune 1000 companies, large industrial organizations, and mid‑sized businesses. This is a consultative, relationship-driven sales position that requires patience, persistence, and the ability to navigate complex, multi-level buying processes.

Successful candidates will be comfortable working with engineering, operations, safety, maintenance, purchasing, and executive leadership teams to develop customized solutions for their organizations.

• Industrial equipment
• Engineered products
• Manufacturing equipment
• Capital equipment
• Technical solutions
• Construction-related projects
• Custom-designed systems

• Develop and execute territory growth plans
• Prospect, qualify, and develop new business opportunities
• Manage existing customer relationships and expand account penetration
• Conduct customer site visits, facility assessments, and consultations
• Collaborate with technical teams to develop customized solutions
• Prepare proposals, project estimates, and presentations
• Manage opportunities through the entire sales cycle from lead generation to close
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales forecasts
• Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales objectives
• Build trusted advisor relationships with key decision-makers

• First Year - guaranteed $120,000 OTE or beyond
• Uncapped commission (top performers earn $150K+ in year one and $200K+ thereafter)
• Established territory with company-provided leads
• Strong engineering and project management support
• Full benefits, laptop, cell phone, and expense reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO

• Self-motivated and highly dependable
• Professional, polished, and well-spoken
• Comfortable presenting to executive-level decision makers
• Persistent and disciplined in long sales-cycle environments
• Skilled at selling value rather than price
• Organized with strong follow-through and attention to detail
• Able to balance multiple projects and opportunities simultaneously

• 3+ years of successful B2B outside sales experience preferred
• Experience selling to end-user customers
• Candidates with experience selling engineered industrial equipment, capital equipment, automation systems, manufacturing solutions, or large construction-related projects preferred
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales goals
• Strong consultative and solution-selling skills
• Experience managing complex sales cycles
• Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and business software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and understand technical documents, contracts, and project specifications
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

• 40-50% travel throughout the Chicago, Illinois area and surrounding states
• Work from home when not traveling to client sites
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to visit industrial, manufacturing, and construction environments
• Ability to occasionally climb, walk long distances, and lift up to 25 pounds

• Opportunity to sell high-value, technically sophisticated solutions
• Success to large enterprise and industrial customers
• Strong earning potential with uncapped commissions
• Extensive support from engineering, project management, and operations teams
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• Ability to make a significant impact in a growing territory
• Salary plus commission and benefits - health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO HOUWD
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