Outside Sales Representative - Air Filtration - Midwest

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD100,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
Join an exciting opportunity as an Outside Sales Representative specializing in air filtration within the business services industry. This role focuses on building strong client relationships, driving sales growth, and delivering innovative solutions for customers in the Midwest region.
  • Manage and grow an established Midwest territory
  • Leading provider of aftermarket filtration solutions

About Our Client

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.

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

A successful Outside Sales Representative should have:

  • 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

If you're ready to make a significant impact as an Outside Sales Representative in Boston, apply today to join a company that values your expertise and ambition.

Contact
Ava Poulopoulos
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7053135

Job summary

Sector
Sales
Sub Sector
New Business Development
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ava Poulopoulos
Job Reference
JN-072026-7053135