Area Sales Manager

Job Details

Area Sales Manager
Vacancy No VN818

Employment Type:

Full-Time
Position Type:
Permanent

Location:

Chicago, IL
Remote:
Yes

For more than half a century, Camfil has been a leading manufacturer of premium clean air solutions. We provide commercial and industrial systems for air filtration and air pollution control that improve worker and equipment productivity, minimize energy use, and benefit human health and the environment. The Camfil Group is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and has 30 manufacturing sites, six R&D centers, local sales offices in 30 countries, and nearly 6,000 employees.

We serve and support customers in a wide variety of industries and communities worldwide. To discover how Camfil helps to protect people, processes and the environment, visit us at

The Area Sales Manager is responsible for driving regional sales performance, developing market opportunities, and leading a regional sales team and rep/dealer network. The role ensures profitable growth, strengthens customer relationships, and supports Camfil’s strategic objectives through effective planning, leadership, and execution.

• Develop and implement a business plan to achieve revenue, profitability, and growth targets.
• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new market opportunities and customer segments.
• Execute structured go‑to‑market strategies to penetrate new and existing markets.
• Maintain current knowledge of customer needs, industry trends, and competitive activity.

• Lead, coach, and develop the regional sales team and rep/dealer network to achieve high performance.
• Recruit, assess, and onboard sales personnel with Camfil’s values and competencies.
• Establish clear performance goals, activity standards, and accountability measures.
• Conduct regular coaching sessions, performance reviews, and corrective action as needed.
• Address performance gaps promptly and constructively.

• Maintain direct involvement with key accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
• Support sales personnel in developing proposals, presentations, and strategic account plans.
• Represent Camfil APC professionally in all customer and partner interactions.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Manage regional expenses within approved budgets.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts, reports, and market intelligence to senior leadership.
• Monitor and analyze sales performance metrics to support decision‑making.

• Partner with internal departments (Engineering, Customer Service, Operations, Marketing, etc.) to ensure seamless customer experience.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration across organizational levels.
• Model professionalism, organizational discipline, and strong work habits.

• Minimum 5 years of sales management experience, preferably in industrial, air pollution control, dust collection, or related technical industries.
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing high‑performing sales teams.
• Experience managing representative and/or dealer networks.
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics.
• Ability to sell based on value rather than price.
• Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., ACT) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Sandler Sales System training preferred.

• Directly leads a regional sales team and manages relationships with independent representatives and dealers.
• Responsible for hiring, training, performance management, and development of personnel.

• Drives results through effective planning, execution, and market development.
• Translates strategy into actionable business plans.
• Provides accurate forecasting and market insights.
• Manages budgets and controls expenses responsibly.

• Builds capable teams and fosters a culture of accountability and engagement.
• Coaches and develops sales personnel to…