Saleslink is hiring a Regional Sales Manager to grow sales and strengthen customer relationships throughout the Ohio Valley territory.
This hands-on field sales role gives you the opportunity to represent established brands such as Toro, Delta Faucet, Whirlpool, and Newell Brands across the hardware, home improvement, appliance, and outdoor power equipment markets.
We are looking for someone who enjoys being in the field, building relationships, solving customer problems, and identifying opportunities at the store and dealer level. This is not a desk-based management position. You will be responsible for actively managing the territory, developing accounts, and delivering measurable sales growth.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and grow relationships with store owners, managers, associates, dealers, and other key customers
- Develop new business while expanding sales within existing accounts
- Visit customers regularly throughout the assigned territory
- Present new products, programs, promotions, and sales opportunities
- Conduct product training and in-store demonstrations
- Identify competitive activity, market trends, and opportunities for growth
- Develop and execute territory sales plans
- Track customer activity, opportunities, and results in Salesforce
- Represent Saleslink and its manufacturing partners at trade shows, dealer events, and customer meetings
- Work directly with internal teams and manufacturer partners to resolve issues and support customers
What We’re Looking For
- Proven outside sales, territory management, account management, or business development experience
- A track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Ability to independently manage a large geographic territory
- Comfortable prospecting, opening new accounts, and asking for the business
- Organized and disciplined with follow-up, scheduling, reporting, and territory planning
- Comfortable using a CRM, preferably Salesforce
- Willing and able to travel regularly, including occasional overnight travel
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Experience That Would Be Especially Valuable
- Hardware, home improvement, building products, outdoor power equipment, appliance, or consumer products experience
- Experience calling on independent dealers, retailers, distributors, or home improvement accounts
- Existing relationships within the Ohio hardware or dealer market
- Experience conducting product training or demonstrations
Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary of $65,000–$75,000
- Performance-based sales incentive opportunity
- Competitive car allowance and fuel reimbursement
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate eligibility
- Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount and financial wellness programs
- Ongoing product, sales, and professional development training
About Saleslink
Saleslink is a national manufacturer’s representative agency serving leading brands in the hardware, home improvement, appliance, and outdoor living industries. Our Regional Sales Managers work directly with customers in their territories and are given the responsibility, resources, and support needed to produce results.
This position is a strong fit for an experienced field salesperson who wants ownership of a territory, established product lines, direct access to decision-makers, and the opportunity to make a visible impact.
Candidates should live in or near the Cleveland, Ohio metropolitan area and be comfortable traveling throughout the assigned territory.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
