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Outside - Manager Sales
Chicago, ILApril 6th, 2026
Sales ManagerThe purpose of the Sales Manager position is to perpetuate and implement company strategies and policies to increase sales growth. The Sales Manager will be responsible for managing and directing all sales activities within their designated responsibilities. Additional responsibility is to lead, guide, coach, mentor, and manage the sales team with the goal of increasing market share.
Essential duties include:
Recruit, train, mentor, and motivate a high-performing sales team capable of achieving sales objectives.
Set clear performance expectations, sales targets, and KPIs for team members.
Develop and implement local sales initiatives in line with national sales strategy
Drive account growth and increased market penetration within assigned geographic territory
Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and competitive offerings
Monitor sales productivity within assigned geographic territory
Elevate and report market trends, developments and competitor information to sales management as necessary
Ensure adherence to all applicable cost control measures
Accurately forecast sales dollars based on territory account alignment
Create and manage profitable relationships between distributors, customers, and other SMC representatives
Training of junior level sales staff in SMC products, industries and customers, as well as sales skills and SMC sales tool use and resource identification
Conduct distributor training as necessary to ensure proper understanding of SMC products and industries to drive market penetration growth through SMC business partners
Monitor and leverage your team in CRM activity for sales calls, projects, opportunities, contacts, leads, success reports and tasks assigned
Development of junior level sales professionals for future management roles coach, guide, lead
Represent SMC at industry trade shows and local job fairs
Define and implement standardized sales processes, methods, and best practices to streamline operations and improve efficiency
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product development, and customer support, to align sales efforts with company objectives
Leverage CRM systems and sales analytics tools to track sales performance, forecast revenue
Consistent OJT through ride-a-longs with your local team
Physical demands/work environment:
Fast paced environment (including both office and field work)
Travel with some extended stay away from home
Physically capable of lifting SMC products and displays up to 50 lbs.
Minimum requirements include:
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related technical field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience
Minimum of three (3) years of experience with SMC or equivalent industrial sales experience
Successfully complete the Sales Management training
Thorough knowledge of SMC products and procedures
Thorough knowledge of SMC Sales strategies
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Proficient in the CRM and the use of computers and ability to learn new programs and tools as required
Clean driving record
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