Territory Sales Manager – Fasteners/VMI; OEM Manufacturing - Chicago, IL/Kenosha, WI
Listed on 2026-01-16
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Sales
Industrial Sales, Business Development
Territory Sales Manager – Chicago, IL / Kenosha, WI (Full-Time, Direct Hire)
Location: Chicago, IL / Kenosha, WI
Job Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: Base Salary $80,000 to $90,000 plus commission
Industry: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Industrial Sales
About the Company:
A well-established and a leading distributor of industrial fasteners and assembly components, supporting OEM manufacturers and assembly operations across a wide range of industries. We are seeking an experienced Territory Sales Manager to support continued growth by developing OEM customer relationships and selling Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs.
Position OverviewThis role is responsible for selling fasteners and assembly components into manufacturing and assembly environments and managing customer relationships within an assigned territory.
Key Responsibilities- Develop new business with OEM manufacturers and assembly plants by selling fasteners and VMI programs
- Manage and grow existing OEM customer accounts within an assigned territory
- Build and maintain a qualified sales pipeline and drive opportunities through the full sales cycle
- Conduct on-site sales calls, presentations, and account reviews with customers
- Partner with internal teams to support successful implementation and ongoing management of VMI programs
- Maintain timely and accurate communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Participate in a team-based selling environment
- Minimum of 2 years of experience selling fasteners, C‑parts, or assembly components in an industrial distribution environment
- Experience selling or managing VMI programs for OEM manufacturing or assembly customers
- Proven success in a territory‑based, outside sales role
- Experience working directly with OEM manufacturers or assembly facilities
- Background with fastener or industrial distribution companies
- Strong understanding of inventory management, bin stocking, and line‑side replenishment concepts
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
- Self‑motivated and capable of managing a defined sales territory independently
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience
Compensation- Target base salary range of $80,000–$90,000 plus commission
- Competitive benefits package
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