Area Sales Manager Industrial Equipment

Multi-State Territory | High Growth | Hunter Role We’re looking for a driven Area Sales Manager with a true hunter mentality to take ownership of a large, high-potential territory covering Michigan , Ohio and Kentucky . This is a role for someone who enjoys being on the road, opening doors, building long-term relationships, and growing a territory aggressively while still inheriting an established customer base. What You’ll Be Doing Manage and grow an existing portfolio of ~150 customers Proactively hunt and win new business across your territory Spend significant time in the field meeting customers face-to-face Sell industrial equipment, including blowers, vacuum systems, air knives, and drying solutions Work closely with Marketing on inbound leads and campaigns Use CRM (Salesforce) to plan, track, and forecast activity Build long-term customer relationships through regular plant visits What We’re Looking For Hunter mentality with strong relationship-building skills Experience in industrial sales, rotating equipment, pumps, blowers, or machinery (preferred) Comfortable with heavy travel and territory planning CRM experience (Salesforce preferred) Open to candidates with limited experience but strong drive and coachability Physically able to handle plant environments Compensation & Rewards Average Monthly Commission: ~$5,500 Annual Bonus: Up to $20,000 OTE: ~$190,000 - $200,000+ Additional incentives for new customer growth (up to 10%) Laptop, phone, credit card Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more Clear growth path with leadership opportunities as the territory expands Training & Onboarding In-person kickoff in Dallas Remote onboarding and Salesforce training Follow-up training and alignment meeting in Dallas If you’re ready to own a territory, hunt new business, and be rewarded for growth, this role offers real autonomy, strong earning potential, and long-term upside . #J-18808-Ljbffr