Territory Sales Manager - Educational Engineering Products - Illinois

Shape the Future of Engineering Education as a Territory Sales Manager!

Location/Territory Texas, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, & Wisconsin

$130,000 + bonus 35% of basic

Selling to Higher Education/Colleagues/Universities

Cutting-Edge Engineering Products to shape the future generations

Are you passionate about engineering and education?

Do you thrive on building relationships and driving sales?

If so, our client has an exciting opportunity for you to join a leading provider of cutting-edge educational engineering equipment. Our client is not just selling products; they're empowering the next generation of engineers by equipping universities and colleges with the tools they need to deliver exceptional, hands-on learning experiences.

The objective

As a Territory Sales Manager, you'll be the face of our organization across a vibrant region encompassing the territory listed above. Your mission? To forge lasting partnerships with universities, colleges, and higher education institutions, introducing them to our innovative range of equipment and demonstrating how we can transform their engineering programs.

What you will do:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, including professors, department heads, and procurement specialists.
• Conduct captivating product demonstrations and presentations that highlight the unique benefits of our equipment.
• Develop and execute a targeted sales strategy to maximize our impact within the assigned territory.
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities within the higher education landscape.
• Provide technical support and guidance to clients, ensuring they have the resources they need to succeed.
• Attend conferences, trade shows, and networking events to stay ahead of the curve and build valuable connections.

What you will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field (preferred, but not required – relevant experience is key!).
• Proven success in technical sales, especially in the education sector.
• A deep understanding of engineering principles and the needs of modern engineering education.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills – you can connect with anyone!
• A self-motivated and results-oriented mindset with a passion for exceeding targets.
• The ability to travel extensively throughout the territory.

The successful individual will be joining a business that focuses on creating long-term value for customers and employees through a passionate dedication to excellence and a disciplined management process. This drives a sustained competitive advantage in a dynamic market.

The best part of this is, if you are successful in getting the job, we guarantee that you are going to love it. Why? For every 100 people we recruit, 96% are still with their company 12 months later, and 94% are still there 2 years later. That speaks for itself.

Want to be a part of this? Of course, you do! If you have the entrepreneurial spirit and passion this position requires then get in touch now before the deadline expires.

To apply, click on the apply button below, contact Gareth.Symms@MercuryHampton.com, or call the Mercury Hampton office directly on +441925 377 097-WA for Business. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two working days.