Director of Sales - Fastener and Component Distributor - Base Salary to 150k/year - Chicago, IL

• AllSearch Recruiting is working with a large fastener and component supply chain company that is looking for a Director of Sales for the Central Region of their company. This region is made up of IL, WI, IA and MN. The company works with a diverse industry base helping manufacturers find the appropriate solutions helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Meet or exceed annual budgeted sales revenue and margin dollar performance by managing all outside and inside salespeople within the designated region.
  
• Meet or exceed business development goals.
  
• Manage and maintain business development Pipeline.
  
• Ensure Strategic Business Reviews are completed for all strategic accounts in the region.
  
• Manage Forecasts/Reporting
  
• Analyze sales trends and external market influences to aid in decision making.
  
• Hold performance meetings with the region’s sales group.
  
• Coach, mentor, and support regional sales group
  
• Visit customers to protect existing business.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
  
• 10+ years of sales experience with at least 5 in a management or supervisory capacity
  
• Experience with fasteners and fasteners VMI programs preferred
  
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite of products at an intermediate level
  
• Ability to effectively interact at all levels of customer, supplier, and company organizations

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 140k - 150k/year range
  
• Company Bonus
  
• Benefits

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