Regional Sales Manager - Midwest
Snapdragon Associates, Chicago, IL, United States
About the Role
A leading national manufacturer of premium windows is seeking a driven Regional Sales Manager to manage and grow an established $2M territory across the Greater Chicago area. This is a relationship-driven, account-heavy outside sales role focused on supporting builders, contractors, dealers, and lumberyards throughout the Chicagoland region.
Key Responsibilities
Territory Management: Manage and expand an existing $2M territory, with a targeted increase to sales.
Strategic Partnerships: Build and maintain long-term relationships with Chicago-area builders, contractors, dealers, and lumberyards.
Value-Based Selling: Drive sales of premium window products through consultative, value-based selling strategies.
Local Coverage: Conduct daily in-person visits throughout Chicagoland and surrounding suburbs; 100% local travel with no overnight stays required.
Data Management: Utilize SAP CRM to track opportunities, manage accounts, and deliver accurate sales forecasting.
Market Intelligence: Maintain deep knowledge of the Chicago construction market, including competitive positioning, pricing, and channel activity.
Collaboration: Partner with internal sales leadership and support teams to ensure seamless customer service and order fulfillment.
What We’re Looking For Experience & Background
5+ years of outside sales experience within the building materials industry.
Strong familiarity selling to Midwest-based builders, contractors, dealers, and lumberyards.
Experience with premium window or fenestration products is highly preferred.
Proficiency with CRM systems (SAP CRM experience a plus).
Comfortable operating independently in a diverse, high-volume metropolitan territory.
Core Competencies
Relationship-Driven: An account-management–oriented mindset (this is an individual contributor role).
Chicago Market Expertise: Understanding of local builder networks, seasonal construction cycles, and the regional distribution landscape.
Reliability: Stable career history with a consistent track record of hitting sales targets.
Discipline: Organized and able to maintain a structured sales cadence in a remote/home-office environment.
The Rewards
Base + Uncapped Commission Plan tied to sales performance.
Annual Bonus based on total territory growth.
Expected Total Compensation: $120,000 (Base + Commission + Bonus).
Full Benefits Package: Including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Car/Tech: Motus program (vehicle reimbursement), plus company-provided phone and laptop.
Stability: Opportunity to represent a respected brand with a long history of craftsmanship and product innovation.
Community: The Chicago Market
This position is based in the Greater Chicago area, one of the most dynamic residential construction markets in the Midwest.
Concentrated Opportunity: The density of the Chicagoland region allows for high-volume relationship management without long-distance travel.
Strategic Location: Benefit from a diverse and growing economy with robust residential and light commercial development across the city and surrounding suburbs.
Contact Cassie Fosher at 603.323.0957 or Cassie@SnapDragonAssociates.com
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Key Responsibilities
Territory Management: Manage and expand an existing $2M territory, with a targeted increase to sales.
Strategic Partnerships: Build and maintain long-term relationships with Chicago-area builders, contractors, dealers, and lumberyards.
Value-Based Selling: Drive sales of premium window products through consultative, value-based selling strategies.
Local Coverage: Conduct daily in-person visits throughout Chicagoland and surrounding suburbs; 100% local travel with no overnight stays required.
Data Management: Utilize SAP CRM to track opportunities, manage accounts, and deliver accurate sales forecasting.
Market Intelligence: Maintain deep knowledge of the Chicago construction market, including competitive positioning, pricing, and channel activity.
Collaboration: Partner with internal sales leadership and support teams to ensure seamless customer service and order fulfillment.
What We’re Looking For Experience & Background
5+ years of outside sales experience within the building materials industry.
Strong familiarity selling to Midwest-based builders, contractors, dealers, and lumberyards.
Experience with premium window or fenestration products is highly preferred.
Proficiency with CRM systems (SAP CRM experience a plus).
Comfortable operating independently in a diverse, high-volume metropolitan territory.
Core Competencies
Relationship-Driven: An account-management–oriented mindset (this is an individual contributor role).
Chicago Market Expertise: Understanding of local builder networks, seasonal construction cycles, and the regional distribution landscape.
Reliability: Stable career history with a consistent track record of hitting sales targets.
Discipline: Organized and able to maintain a structured sales cadence in a remote/home-office environment.
The Rewards
Base + Uncapped Commission Plan tied to sales performance.
Annual Bonus based on total territory growth.
Expected Total Compensation: $120,000 (Base + Commission + Bonus).
Full Benefits Package: Including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Car/Tech: Motus program (vehicle reimbursement), plus company-provided phone and laptop.
Stability: Opportunity to represent a respected brand with a long history of craftsmanship and product innovation.
Community: The Chicago Market
This position is based in the Greater Chicago area, one of the most dynamic residential construction markets in the Midwest.
Concentrated Opportunity: The density of the Chicagoland region allows for high-volume relationship management without long-distance travel.
Strategic Location: Benefit from a diverse and growing economy with robust residential and light commercial development across the city and surrounding suburbs.
Contact Cassie Fosher at 603.323.0957 or Cassie@SnapDragonAssociates.com
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