Regional Sales Manager – Central U.S. | OEM + Industrial Channel Sales
Job Description
Join a long-standing leader in industrial battery and energy storage solutions. This is a rare opportunity to step into an established ~$11M territory with active business, strong distributor relationships, existing independent rep coverage, and significant runway for continued growth.
In this role you will be:
- Driving OEM and channel growth across the Central U.S.
- Expanding strategic relationships with distributors, independent reps, and industrial OEMs
- Building pipeline and increasing wallet share across existing accounts
- Driving OEM specifications within industrial automation, robotics, manufacturing, and material handling markets
- Managing complex, consultative sales cycles with engineering, procurement, operations, and executive stakeholders
- Partnering closely with inside sales, sales ops, and leadership to execute territory growth strategies
- Owning Tier 1 strategic accounts and business plans throughout the region
What makes this opportunity unique?
- Established territory with existing revenue, pipeline, and infrastructure already in place
- Strong mix of OEM + distributor/channel sales
- Technical, consultative sales motion with strategic industrial customers
- High-autonomy role with strong executive visibility
- Significant internal investment into CRM, sales ops, and territory growth
- Strong support structure including inside sales and operational resources
- Opportunity to make a measurable impact in a growth-focused region
Compensation and Benefits:
- Base Salary: ~$150K
- Commission: Uncapped commission structure targeting ~25% variable at plan
- Medical, Dental, Vision – multiple plans available
- 401(k) with company match
- Business travel covered (company credit)
Requirements
- 5+ years of industrial technical sales experience
- OEM and/or channel/distribution sales experience
- Experience managing distributor and independent rep relationships
- Strong pipeline management and execution discipline
- Backgrounds in industrial automation, robotics, power supply, manufacturing, or related technical industries highly preferred



