Demo

Sales Manager (Chicago Market)

R.S. Hughes
Carol Stream, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Description

Imagine a company that recognizes excellence in not only the products it sells, but also in its employees. R.S. Hughes Company, Inc. is that company. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality and professionalism - and we treat our employees like the valuable assets they are.

Founded in 1954, R.S. Hughes Co., Inc. is a dynamic, North American distributor of industrial supplies. With over 50 warehouse sites in the United States and Mexico, we maintain an extensive inventory of adhesives, abrasives, electrical, static control, tapes, labeling and safety products. We are proud to represent products from leading manufacturing companies including 3M, Henkel Loctite, Momentive, Brady, Kimberly Clark, Ansell Edmont, and many others. We specialize in sales and service solutions to manufacturing companies in both OEM and MRO applications.

In addition to competitive salaries and benefits, we offer an environment that asks you to make a difference. We value hard work and common sense, and we consistently reward those that exemplify these traits. If you're looking for a great team to grow with and if you are willing to embrace the challenges of being expected to be the best, we welcome you to come join the R.S. Hughes Company, Inc. team!

Position Description

We are looking for a Sales Manager to lead our Sales Team and help spearhead our growth for the Greater Chicago Market . As a Sales Manager, you will play a critical and active role in the day-to-day operations. This is an excellent opportunity to be one of the key members of our Sales team and position yourself for unique career growth opportunities. The successful candidate will have a proven track record as a sales professional demonstrating the ability to achieve sales targets and exhibit our core values. This role is expected to adhere to all company policies and safety protocols.

As a Sales Manager, you are

  • Consultative - You'd rather build relationships and recommend the best solution based on needs and challenges.
  • Motivated by a big payoff - We're talking long-term residual income.
  • Business savvy - Maybe you've had your own business or have the spirit of an entrepreneur. Either way you know the heart of a business owner
  • Good with people - You're able to take on an advisory role with the C-suite in a professional manner.
  • Connected - You're growing a network of business executives who can help expand your sales pipeline.
  • Are you a driven individual that thrives in an entrepreneurial environment? - Here at RS Hughes, our Sales Team are hunters who have the ability to own and run their own book of business.
  • Would you like to use your skills and abilities to control and plan for your future ? - Our Sales Team has the ability to write their paycheck with an uncapped, commission structure.
  • Are you looking to bring your sales skills to a new arena / industry ? - Come and join us for four-week training program teaching you all of the ins and outs to be successful here.
  • Is it important for you to receive recognition for your hard work? - We recognize our sales team!

Key Competencies Required to be Successful as a Sales Manager

  • Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing the sales team
  • Provide complete and appropriate solutions to boost revenue growth and profitability
  • Design and implement strategic business plans
  • Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships
  • Own recruiting, objectives setting, coaching, and performance monitoring of sales representatives
  • Other job duties as assigned
  • Education / Certification / Licenses

  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field (Preferred)
  • 3 years of sales experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • 2 years of managerial experience
  • Skills That Will Make You Successful

  • Proven work experience as a Sales Manager.
  • Must be highly motivated, flexible, and service-oriented.
  • Must be familiar with CRM practices, along with the ability to build productive business professional relationships.
  • Goal-oriented, driven and experienced in networking with and influencing decision-makers.
  • Excellent selling, interpersonal communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Prioritizing, time management, and organizational skills.
  • Experience in opening doors to new opportunities.
  • Fast learner and passionate for sales.
  • Advanced English level
  • Compensation

    Our merit-based salary / bonus program offers exceptional growth opportunities. We provide a comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, wellness benefit, short term disability plan, paid vacation, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan.

    LI-KD1

    Qualifications

    Education Bachelors of Sales (required)

    Bachelors of Business Administration (required)

    Experience 2 years : Sales Manager Experience (required)

    3 - 5 years : Product Based B2B Outside Sales (required)

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Sales Manager (Chicago Market)?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Sales Manager (Chicago Market) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $145,632 - $210,169
    Income Estimation: 
    $182,320 - $281,330
    Income Estimation: 
    $211,528 - $292,170
    Income Estimation: 
    $145,632 - $210,169
    Income Estimation: 
    $182,320 - $281,330
    Income Estimation: 
    $211,528 - $292,170
    Income Estimation: 
    $80,062 - $120,119
    Income Estimation: 
    $104,680 - $202,844
    Income Estimation: 
    $122,633 - $166,569
    Income Estimation: 
    $116,413 - $176,962
    Income Estimation: 
    $129,120 - $252,029
    Income Estimation: 
    $96,354 - $147,227
    Income Estimation: 
    $122,633 - $166,569
    Income Estimation: 
    $116,413 - $176,962
    Income Estimation: 
    $145,632 - $210,169
    Income Estimation: 
    $211,528 - $292,170
    Income Estimation: 
    $182,320 - $281,330
    Income Estimation: 
    $235,449 - $339,477
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at R.S. Hughes

    R.S. Hughes
    Hired Organization Address Jacksonville, FL Full Time
    Imagine a company that recognizes excellence in not only the products it sells, but also in its employees. R.S. Hughes C...
    R.S. Hughes
    Hired Organization Address Orlando, FL Full Time
    Imagine a company that recognizes excellence in not only the products it sells, but also in its employees. R.S. Hughes C...
    R.S. Hughes
    Hired Organization Address Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
    Imagine a company that recognizes excellence not only in the products it sells, but also in its employees. R.S. Hughes C...
    R.S. Hughes
    Hired Organization Address Salt Lake, UT Full Time
    Job Description Job Description Imagine a company that recognizes excellence in not only the products it sells, but also...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Sales Manager (Chicago Market) jobs in the Carol Stream, IL area that may be a better fit.

    Project Manager/Estimator

    Regional Sales Manager, Manhattan, IL

    Account Manager Packaging Outside Sales

    Sales Recruiters Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Carpentersville, IL

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!