Regional Sales Manager – Ohio Valley / Great Lakes

The Cary Company

Columbus, OH

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Business-to-Business (B2B), Cellular Telephone, Childcare, Coaching, Communication Skills, Customer Acquisition, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Exceeded Sales Goal, Field Sales, Flexible Spending Accounts, Forecasting, Healthcare, Healthcare Reimbursement, Laptop PC, Leadership, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Online Marketing, Performance Metrics, Regional Sales, Reimbursement, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales Support, Strategic Accounts, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Territory Development, Vision Plan, Warehousing, Willing to Travel, eCommerce
LOCATION
Columbus, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago

Join a growing company with a diverse product portfolio, strong inbound demand, and a culture focused on accountability, growth, and long‑term success.

The Cary Company is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to lead and grow our Ohio Valley / Great Lakes region. This role provides leadership responsibility for a team of outside sales representatives across key industrial and distribution markets, with direct impact on regional performance, team development, and execution.

This is a field‑oriented leadership role. While posted in Ohio, the role manages a multi‑state territory and requires regular travel throughout the region.


Territory Coverage

  • Ohio
  • Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh market)
  • Michigan
  • Indiana
  • Wisconsin

Compensation

  • Base Salary: $95,000–$130,000 (commensurate with experience)
  • Bonus Program: Performance‑based bonuses tied to team and regional results
  • Additional Incentives: Rewards for new customer acquisition and key performance milestones

You Are Someone Who…

  • Develops and executes regional sales strategies to meet and exceed revenue goals
  • Leads, coaches, and mentors a team of outside sales representatives
  • Owns forecasting, pipeline health, and regional performance metrics
  • Builds strong relationships with key accounts and strategic prospects
  • Is comfortable managing a dense, multi‑state territory with frequent travel
  • Partners closely with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams
  • Brings a disciplined, positive, and results‑driven leadership style

You Bring…

  • Proven success in sales leadership, ideally within industrial, packaging, or B2B distribution environments
  • Experience managing multi‑state or regional sales teams
  • Strong analytical, strategic, and communication skills
  • Confidence negotiating and closing complex opportunities
  • A college degree or equivalent experience — we value results over credentials

We Provide…

  • First‑class customer service and sales support
  • A top‑ranking eCommerce platform and strong digital marketing capabilities
  • Competitive inventory, pricing, and multiple service locations
  • A respected, privately owned company established in 1895
  • A strengths‑based culture focused on developing people and promoting from within

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary + commission
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (plus free virtual healthcare)
  • Life and Supplemental Insurance
  • 401(k) with Profit Sharing
  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
  • Cafeteria Plan
  • Seasonal company-sponsored events
  • Work/Life Balance
  • Childcare Reimbursement Program
  • Company-provided Cell Phone and Laptop
  • Fixed & Variable Vehicle Reimbursement Program

About The Cary Company

  • Privately owned and founded in 1895
  • Grown from 30 employees in 2005 to over 240 today
  • Headquarters in Addison, IL, with locations in IN, PA, UT, CA, TX, and NC
  • Distributes rigid packaging and industrial filtration products
  • Newly renovated corporate office and warehouse in Addison, IL
  • Strengths-based culture focused on leveraging what employees love and do best

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