Sales Manager

Location: Justice, IL (Chicago area) | Full-time | Daily travel within the market is required. Gateway Truck & Refrigeration (GTR) is a growing, second-generation, family-owned dealership for Carrier Transicold, Volvo, Hino, Isuzu, and TICO, with 16 locations across Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Tennessee. We are hiring a Sales Manager to lead Carrier Transicold refrigeration, APU, and telematics sales in the Chicago area. We invest in our people and their growth, and we take pride in the work we do. If you are a results-driven sales leader with a track record of meeting and exceeding quota, we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities: Lead, coach, and develop the Chicago sales team to meet or exceed sales targets. Assign territories and set individual sales quotas. Set monthly, quarterly, and annual targets for units, gross profit, expenses, and profit. Work with executive leadership on sales strategies and quotas. Meet with customers and prospects to assess needs and recommend solutions. Grow existing accounts by identifying opportunities for additional products and services. Promote and demonstrate new products to customers and the sales team. Track team performance and pipeline, and take action when results fall short. Resolve customer complaints, staffing issues, and operational problems promptly. Manage hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions in line with company policy.

Skills and Abilities: Strong leadership, coaching, and supervisory skills. Customer-focused, with strong negotiation skills. Sound business acumen, strategic thinking, and problem-solving. Detail-oriented, process-driven, and accountable for results. Clear, professional verbal and written communication. Proficient with CRM software and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of sales management experience. Experience in transportation, trucking, or transport refrigeration preferred, but not required. Ability to travel within the Chicagoland market. Some overnight travel may be required. Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Pay range: $100,000 - $130,000 + annual performance bonuses.401(k) plan with company match. Health, dental, and vision insurance. Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. Gateway Truck & Refrigeration is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This job description is not all-inclusive and may change based on business needs.