Regional Sales Manager - Industrial Distribution

The team you`ll be joining A global leader in metal cutting tooling. A team supporting distributors and end users across a ten-state Midwest territory. An established customer base with room to develop new business. Experienced colleagues who will provide comprehensive training before you take ownership of the territory. What they offer you Significant ownership of your territory and customer relationships. A role that combines technical problem-solving with sales. Extensive customer interaction across manufacturing and machining environments. Competitive compensation and strong job stability. The opportunity to represent a global leader in its field. Location and travel Midwest territory covering IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, NE, ND, OH, SD, and WI. Greater Chicago is the preferred home base. Home office flexibility when you are not visiting customers. Why this role matters Serve as a technical resource for existing customers. Help distributors and end users identify tooling solutions for their applications. Strengthen relationships across the territory. Find and develop opportunities to grow the business. The background that fits At least five years of experience in the metal cutting industry. A strong technical foundation paired with proven sales experience. Experience in engineering, manufacturing applications, or metal machining. A technical degree or equivalent experience; a bachelor`s degree is preferred. CNC turning center experience is a plus. Ability to travel 50% of the time (set your own schedule)