Regional Sales Manager – Great Lakes / Midwest
Location: Remote
Department: Sales
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Mid Level
Join a growing company with a diverse product portfolio, strong inbound demand, and a culture focused on long‑term success and accountability.
The Cary Company is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to lead and grow our Great Lakes / Midwest region. This role provides full leadership responsibility for a team of outside sales representatives across key Midwest markets, with direct impact on revenue growth, team development, and regional execution.
This is a field‑oriented leadership role. While posted in the Midwest, the role manages a multi‑state territory and requires regular travel throughout the region.
Territory Coverage
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Michigan
- Wisconsin
- Pennsylvania
Compensation
- Base Salary: $95,000–$130,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Bonus Program: Performance‑based bonuses tied to team and regional results
- Additional Incentives: Rewards for new customer acquisition and key performance milestones
You Are Someone Who…
- Develops and executes regional sales strategies to meet and exceed revenue goals
- Leads, coaches, and mentors a team of outside sales representatives
- Owns forecasting, pipeline health, and regional performance metrics
- Builds strong relationships with key accounts and strategic prospects
- Is comfortable managing a dense, multi‑state Midwest territory with frequent travel
- Collaborates closely with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams
- Brings a disciplined, positive, and results‑driven leadership style
You Bring…
- Proven success in sales leadership, ideally within industrial, packaging, or B2B distribution environments
- Experience managing multi‑state or regional sales teams
- Strong analytical, strategic, and communication skills
- Confidence negotiating and closing complex opportunities
- A college degree or equivalent experience — we value results over credentials
We Provide…
- First‑class customer service and sales support
- A top‑ranking eCommerce platform and strong digital marketing capabilities
- Competitive inventory, pricing, and multiple service locations
- A respected, privately owned company established in 1895
- A strengths‑based culture focused on developing people and promoting from within
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive base salary + commission
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (plus free virtual healthcare)
- Life and Supplemental Insurance
- 401(k) with Profit Sharing
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Cafeteria Plan
- Seasonal company-sponsored events
- Work/Life Balance
- Childcare Reimbursement Program
- Company-provided Cell Phone and Laptop
- Fixed & Variable Vehicle Reimbursement Program
About The Cary Company
- Privately owned and founded in 1895
- Grown from 30 employees in 2005 to over 240 today
- Headquarters in Addison, IL, with locations in IN, PA, UT, CA, TX, and NC
- Distributes rigid packaging and industrial filtration products
- Newly renovated corporate office and warehouse in Addison, IL
- Strengths-based culture focused on leveraging what employees love and do best
