Sales Manager Summary

Sales Manager Job Opening in Chicago, Illinois. A major contract machining company is currently seeking an experienced Sales Manager in the greater Chicago, Illinois location. A sales professional with job experience working across different markets and industries would be ideal for this Chicago, Illinois job. This Sales Manager job will work to secure and expand the company’s book of business. This Sales Manager job offers a competitive compensation and a great job benefits package.

Chicago Sales Manager Overview:

The Chicago Sales Manager will develop and execute a sales strategy in order to achieve the company’s goals and objectives. The Chicago Sales Manager will build relationships with prospective and current customers. The Sales Manager will be the face of the company to customers, and shall introduce customers to new and ongoing services that the company can provide. The Sales Manager will work to develop new sales strategies with the marketing team.

Chicago Sales Manager Job Opening

• The Sales Manager will maintain and improve relationships with current customers through periodic communication and visits outside of Chicago, Illinois. Understands each customer’s unique needs and knows what services to educate them on.
• Research prospective customers and introduce the company and its services to them. Perform initial client visits outside of the Chicago, Illinois area, establishing a positive first impression of our company.
• The Sales Manager will perform market research on competitors in order to highlight differences and advantages with customers.
• Investigate new market opportunities with company management and executive. Participate in planning and development of a sales and market strategy.
• Offer sales quotes, negotiate terms and delivery dates, and submit sales orders.
• The Sales Manager will perform regular follow ups with customers to ensure their satisfaction and mitigate any issues with the clients that are outside the Chicago, Illinois area.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between customers and the company.
• The Sales Manager will assist customers with technical support issues by serving as a liaison with technical staff.
• Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, or other similar events.
• The Chicago Sales Manager will maintain an above average knowledge of the industry, solutions other companies are offering, and cutting edge technologies.

Sales Manager (Chicago Area) Job Requirements:

• A four year degree is preferred but is not required for this job.
• Several years of industrial manufacturing sales job experience across industries.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proven negotiator, able to utilize active listening and sales strategies to close sales.
• A high energy, dynamic personality would be great for this job.
• Able to identify key decision makers in organizations and influence them.
• Able to communicate with personnel at a variety of company levels.
• A driven, results oriented mindset is essential for this job.
• Able to travel 75%, usually outside of Chicago, Illinois.

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