Midwest/Central Territory Sales Manager
Sector: Automotive
Function: Sales & Marketing
Location: USA
Ref: AZ/65040
INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.
Based in:
Midwest/Central US
Details:
Division: Car Refinish & Industrial Coatings
Location: Midwest/Central US
Compensation:
· Annual Gross salary – $130,000 to be paid bi-weekly
· Annual Bonus $25,000
· Health insurance coverage for employee
· Medical Expense Insurance- $2500 coverage
· Simple IRA- 3% of gross salary, company matches up to 3%, yearly contribution
· Monthly Car Allowance/Car Insurance- $600 Net
· 2 weeks paid vacation
· National Holidays paid
· Cell phone provided or $100 net, monthly allowance
· Laptop provided
The Role:
Job Summary:
· Listgrove is partnering with a leading provider of automotive refinishing solutions and industrial coatings, dedicated to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. With a global presence and a commitment to excellence, we are seeking an experienced The Midwest Territory Manager to lead the Project in the Midwest/Central Region of USA. This position will report to the US Sales Director of Automotive and Industrial Coatings.
· This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the growth and success of the organization.
· The Midwest Territory Manager oversees and drives the sales performance within a designated region, ensuring distributor relationships are managed effectively and sales targets are consistently met.
· The Midwest Territory Manager will automatically have two Area Managers located in the territory reporting to him/her.
Responsibilities:
· In conjunction with the US Sales Director, develop a strategy to generate sales by obtaining new customers and expanding sales of existing customers through current refinish distribution.
· Maintain a pipeline of Jobbers in the territory.
· Support all new and existing business in the Distributor level. This includes regular travel.
· Manage the Area Manager Agenda, pipeline and goals to align to the rest of the territory.
· Look for more Area Managers, interview and hire them when time comes.
· Maintain budget for territory.
· Achieve assigned sales plan.
· Analyze performance reports of the territories and customers.
· Maintain regular contact with customers to understand the market needs
Please understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the role is located. Evidence of the right to work may be required during the recruitment process. For reasons of readability, gender-specific language has been simplified. All references to individuals apply equally to people of all genders.
Throughout 2026 & 2027 you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions:
Interpack, France Innovation Plasturgie, Interplas UK, Plast Milan, Fakuma, ArabPlast, NPE 2027.
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