Area Sales Manager - Chicago

Bosch - Mount Prospect, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Mount Prospect, IL

10,001+ employees

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Area Sales Manager for the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation is responsible for driving sales growth within the Greater Chicagoland area. This role involves meeting and exceeding sales objectives, identifying new distribution opportunities, and managing customer relationships to promote the company's products effectively. The position requires a proactive approach to sales, with a focus on building strong partnerships with distributors and end users in the construction and power tools industry.

Responsibilities

• Meet/exceed monthly and annual sales objectives per assigned territory/accounts.
• Identify new distribution opportunities and expand distribution within assigned accounts.
• Promote sales of products and maintain forecasts through the proper use of distribution.
• Manage customer complaints; prepare customer returns in accordance with company policy.
• Call on potential users and develop user sales/conversations with distribution.
• Execute merchandising programs as directed in line with country strategy.
• Measure performance of promotional and new product activity with key end users.
• Report to management, sales activities and opportunities and other developments in the territory.

Requirements

• 3+ years B2B Sales experience (within construction, building materials and/or power tools industry)
• Strong negotiating, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with a proven sales track record
• Bachelor's degree in Business or Sales preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel (SAP experience is preferred)
• Must reside in the territory for this position (Chicago area)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Career-development resources
• Health, medical and financial plans
• Work/life balance
• Flexible work options