District Sales Manager - Chicago/IL

We are hiring a District Sales Manager to oversee sales operations in the Chicago area, focused on the Consumer & Trade segment. Candidates should have experience in retail sales within construction or home improvement, strong presentation skills, and a track record of achieving sales targets in a field-based environment.

This role is ideal for someone with strong retail experience in construction or home improvement who’s ready to join an industry leader in abrasives offering world-class benefits and an excellent work–life balance.

As District Sales Manager, you’ll oversee all sales functions within your assigned territory. Your primary focus will be driving growth in the Consumer & Trade sector by promoting sales, managing and coordinating activities across distribution channels, and developing end-user relationships. You’ll use company resources effectively and efficiently to increase sales volume and profitability in alignment with organizational goals.

· Direct, manage and coordinate sales functions with distribution and end-users in an assigned territory.

· Planogram and display management

· Provide product demonstration and training.

· Develop distribution channels.

· Identify opportunities for new applications and end-users.

· Implementation of distributor and growth end-user programs

· Promotion and product launch presentations and activities

· Work closely with Business Area Manager and Key Account Managers to develop short term and long-term strategies and action plans to achieve sales growth objectives.

· Accurate and timely completion of required reports, system entries and other administrative responsibilities