Outside Sales Representative - Air Filtration - Midwest

Midwest Territory Manager

The organisation is a leading provider of aftermarket filtration solutions, offering cost-effective alternatives to OEM products. Backed by private equity investment and supported by long-standing industry expertise, the company is in a strong growth phase while maintaining a reputation for exceptional customer service and fast delivery times.

Job Description

Manage and grow an existing ~$5M territory across the Midwest (Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota). Build and maintain strong relationships with distribution partners and end customers. Drive revenue growth by expanding existing accounts and introducing new product lines. Conduct regular in-person customer visits (approximately 50% travel required). Serve as the primary point of contact for customer needs, ensuring a high level of service and responsiveness. Partner closely with internal account specialists and inside sales teams, who handle order processing, quoting, and billing. Strong account retention and continued growth within an established book of business. Expansion of product adoption across existing customers. High customer satisfaction driven by responsiveness, reliability, and value-added relationships. Effective collaboration with internal teams to streamline operations and support sales efforts.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Prior experience in outside sales, territory management, or account management. Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% within a multi-state region (IL, IN, IA, MI, WI, MN). Strong relationship-building and communication skills. Self-motivated, and customer-focused approach. Experience within compressed air, filtration, or related industrial markets preferred. Open to both early-career, high-potential candidates and experienced industry professionals.

What's on Offer

Base salary: $100,000 - $120,000. Quarterly incentive compensation (~$12,000 target, prorated based on performance and delivery). Additional end-of-year bonus opportunity. Strong support structure designed to maximise selling time and success.

Job Summary

Sector: Sales. Sub Sector: New Business Development. Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing. Location: Chicago. Contract Type: Permanent.