Direct Sales Representative - IL

Location: Remote - Chicagoland Area

Salary: $70,036 - $82,395 + Monthly Commissions

Company: Mark VII Equipment Inc. – North America’s leading car wash system manufacturer

As part of the global Wash Tec Group, Mark VII combines German engineering with American ingenuity to deliver cutting‑edge car wash systems. We’re a team of passionate problem‑solvers committed to excellence and continuous improvement. Your work here will directly impact on how our products are built and delivered.

Join Mark VII and help shape the future of manufacturing. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll be the critical link between design and production—driving process improvements, launching new products, and solving real‑world challenges in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

• Apply consultative selling techniques, which includes performing site analyses, creating business cases and presentations, and managing metrics for customers and prospects, to address their needs with the right solutions.
• Successfully acquire new accounts and retain existing accounts in your sales territory.
• Implement our sales strategy, and coordinate and plan your sales activities using state‑of‑the‑art CRM software.
• Serve as primary contact, sought after expert and customer advocate both internal and external for assigned and new accounts.
• Be an expert in the car wash industry and on all Mark VII/Wash Tec product offerings.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.
  
  A.) or equivalent from four‑year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5+ years in sales with a proven track record of success.
• Significant experience cold calling, prospecting, and closing sales.
• Strong knowledge of business plans, budgeting and developing strategies for market penetration.
• Understanding of financial reports, including contribution margins, profit and loss statements, budgeting and return on investment calculations.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) is a must.
• Ability to read and comprehend documents.
• Proficient in MS Office products (Excel, Word, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint) and Salesforce.

• A base salary annually (depending on qualifications and experience) plus commission.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling.
• Monthly Car allowance.
• Commission.
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

• Integrity:
  We operate with unwavering integrity and a commitment to ethical standards.
• Accountability:
  You're dependable under pressure, consistently meeting deadlines and delivering results.
• Passion & Drive:
  We're a team of high‑energy professionals focused on impactful execution. Your enthusiastic, "can-do" attitude will inspire those around you.
• Strong Work Ethic:
  You're driven to make a real impact. While we champion work‑life balance, we also expect a strong commitment to doing whatever it takes to succeed in our fast‑paced environment.
• Customer‑Focused:
  You instinctively put the customer first, shaping every task and decision with their needs in mind.
• Supportive Team Player:
  You bring emotional intelligence and common sense to the team, supporting your colleagues and contributing to our positive culture.

• Ability to perform work in a sedentary position for extended periods, with frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse.
• The role requires close visual acuity to perform activities such as analyzing data, creating designs, and viewing a computer terminal.
• Clear and effective verbal communication skills are essential for…