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Regional Sales Manager

Job in Joliet, Will County, Illinois, 60432, USA
Listing for: Employbridge
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-25
Job specializations:
  • Sales
    Outside / Field Sales, Business Development, B2B Sales, Sales Representative
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Territory: Regional Travel Required (Up to 75%)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Regional Sales Manager to join our growing team. This is a true outside sales position focused on developing, managing, and expanding relationships with promotional product distributors throughout the assigned territory. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success within the promotional products industry and understand how to effectively partner with distributors to drive sales growth and increase market share.

This role requires a relationship-driven sales professional who is comfortable spending significant time in the field conducting distributor visits, attending industry events, presenting products, and identifying new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with promotional product distributors throughout the assigned territory.
  • Execute a consultative sales approach to grow revenue and expand market penetration.
  • Conduct regular face-to-face meetings, sales presentations, and product demonstrations with distributor partners.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities while strengthening existing accounts.
  • Collaborate with distributor sales teams to uncover opportunities and support end-user sales efforts.
  • Provide product training and education to distributor representatives.
  • Attend industry trade shows, networking events, customer meetings, and other sales-related activities.
  • Develop and execute territory business plans to achieve and exceed sales goals.
  • Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
  • Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, sales activities, and pipeline opportunities within CRM systems.
  • Partner with internal teams to ensure exceptional customer service and account support.
  • Travel extensively throughout the assigned region, with overnight travel up to 75%.
Required Qualifications
  • 3+ years of outside sales experience within the promotional products industry.
  • Proven experience selling to promotional product distributors.
  • Strong understanding of the distributor sales model and promotional products marketplace.
  • Demonstrated success in relationship-based sales and territory development.
  • Experience conducting in-person customer meetings, presentations, and business development activities.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently while managing a large geographic territory.
  • Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
  • Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Established network of distributor relationships within the promotional products industry.
  • Experience working for a promotional product supplier/manufacturer.
  • Proven history of meeting or exceeding sales goals.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred.
  • Competitive base salary plus commission and bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Career advancement opportunities with a growing organization
Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to represent a respected supplier within the promotional products industry while building meaningful distributor relationships and driving significant business growth. If you thrive in a customer-facing environment, enjoy traveling, and are passionate about developing long-term partnerships, we encourage you to apply.

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