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<strong>Job description:<br></strong><br>
</div><div>Overview<br>The Strainrite Companies is a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-quality filtration solutions with nearly 50 years of experience, serving the beverage and bottling industries, specialty chemical and API markets, process and high-purity water applications, life science and pharmaceutical markets, and inkjet ink production, among others.<br><br>
</div><div>All products are manufactured at our facility in Auburn, Maine, where we maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO Class 7 cleanroom manufacturing, and cGMP compliance for critical filtration products.<br><br>
</div><div>We are currently seeking a Regional Sales Manager who resides in the following locations: Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ohio to lead our Midwest territory as a long-tenured team member prepares for retirement. This role will focus on expanding market presence through industrial distributors, OEM partners, and direct end-user engagement.<br><br>
</div><div>This is an excellent opportunity for a technical sales professional in filtration or fluid handling who wants to take ownership of an established territory with significant growth potential.<br><br>
</div><div>Unlike large corporate filtration companies, Strainrite offers direct access to leadership, faster decision-making, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on territory growth and customer relationships.<br><br>
</div><div>Key Responsibilities<br><br>
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<li>Lead and grow an established Midwest territory with existing distributor relationships while identifying new opportunities for expansion across key markets.</li>
<li>Develop business through distributors, OEM partners, and direct end-user engagement.</li>
<li>Identify opportunities to convert competitive filtration products while providing technical guidance and application support across multiple industries.</li>
<li>Conduct customer visits, sales presentations, and technical discussions to promote Strainrite products and solutions.</li>
<li>Build and maintain strong relationships with engineers, plant managers, procurement teams, and distribution partners.</li>
<li>Forecast sales activity, manage pipeline opportunities, and monitor market trends and competitive activity to provide actionable insights for territory growth.</li>
</ul><div>Travel throughout the Midwest territory (up to 60%) for customer visits, distributor support, trade shows, and industry events<br><br>
</div><div>Preferred Qualifications<br><br>
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<strong>Resides in Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio and Minnesota</strong>.</li>
<li>5+ years of technical or industrial sales experience, preferably in filtration, fluid handling, or related process equipment.</li>
<li>Experience selling through industrial distributors while also developing direct end-user relationships.</li>
<li>Proven ability to grow revenue, convert competitive products, and manage a multi-state territory independently.</li>
<li>Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with engineers, plant managers, and purchasing teams.</li>
<li>Self-motivated and results-driven, with strong organizational skills and willingness to travel throughout the Midwest.</li>
</ul><div>Benefits:<br><br>
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<li>401(k)</li>
<li>401(k) matching</li>
<li>Cell phone reimbursement</li>
<li>Company car</li>
<li>Dental insurance</li>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>Mileage reimbursement</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>Travel reimbursement</li>
<li>Vision insurance</li>
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<p>This is a remote position.</p>