Regional Sales Manager - Midwest​/Illinois District

Remote Worker - N/A

Description

About us: Since 1969, Mobo Trex has been committed to providing advanced traffic management solutions to the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) industry. Our forward-thinking founders understood the importance of smart mobility and how vital it would be to the future of our cities and economies.

Today, we remain a leader in the ITS industry, driving innovation that keeps communities moving safely and efficiently.

The Regional Sales Manager (Midwest - Illinois District 2-9) is responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, and strengthening customer relationships across the Midwest and surrounding areas. This role serves as the primary sales leader for the region, promoting and selling the full suite of Mobo Trex products and services within the traffic and ITS industry.

The RSM partners closely with inside sales, field technicians, marketing, and vendor partners to meet regional sales goals, support customer needs, and represent Mobo Trex as an industry leader. This position requires a proactive, relationship-driven sales professional with strong technical aptitude and the ability to manage both short-range opportunities and long-term strategic accounts.

• Achieve annual top-line sales targets and performance metrics as outlined in the Mobo Trex Corporate Business Plan.
• Increase revenue through proactive sales activities, new customer acquisition, and expansion of existing accounts.
• Promote, present, demonstrate, and sell all Mobo Trex products and services.

• Manage regional sales activity in a cost-efficient manner aligned with the approved operating budget.
• Maintain regular customer visits and field-based relationship-building across the assigned territory.
• Participate in project management processes for regional projects exceeding $50K in revenue.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision makers, engineers, agencies, and industry partners.
• Ensure continuity of customer relationships across multiple contact levels in the event of staff turnover.
• Provide timely and responsive customer support, problem-solving, and follow-up.

• Drive the specification and promotion of core traffic signal products and expand peripheral product sales.
• Work collaboratively with inside sales, field technicians, and vendor partners to support regional strategies and training efforts.
• Monitor and communicate competitor intelligence, market trends, legislative updates, and industry changes.
• Provide input to marketing programs, campaigns, and product positioning.

• Participate in annual sales planning, forecasting, and budget development.
• Attend and represent Mobo Trex at trade shows, conferences, and industry association events.
• Maintain accurate CRM activity, sales pipeline updates, and reporting to Sales Leadership.
• Submit timely and accurate expense reports in accordance with company policy.
• Follow all company policies, ethical guidelines, and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Midwest Sales Manager.

• Proven sales experience required; experience in the transportation, ITS, or traffic management industry strongly preferred.
• Technical sales or field-based engineering/signal industry knowledge is a plus.

• Ability to obtain IMSA Traffic Signals Level I and Level II certification (company-supported).
• Strong consultative selling skills with excellent presentation, negotiation, and closing capabilities.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Highly self-motivated with a strong drive for results and continuous improvement.
• Competent in CRM platforms and able to track, update, and communicate sales progress effectively.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment with regular travel.

• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, stand, and walk.
• Use of hands for typing, handling devices, and demonstrating products.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Requires the ability to see clearly at close and distant ranges and adjust focus when needed.
• Field-based role requiring travel up to 30% within the Midwest Region, with surrounding states as assigned.