VP of Sales - Meat Processing - Chicago
Michael Page International
- Chicago, Illinois
- 11 days ago
- $180,000–$200,000 Per Year
- Full-time
Highlights
Provide Technical Insight Assess customer needs, understand production bottlenecks, and propose tailored equipment solutions that improve throughput, efficiency, and product quality. Build Trusted Partnerships Develop strong, long-term relationships with decision-makers and operational leaders, focusing on consultative engagement rather than transactional selling.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $180,000–$200,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Job Title
Sales Manager/Director/VP
About Our Client
This organization is a long-established engineering leader specializing in protein processing equipment for the global food processing industry. Backed by a large international manufacturing and support network, the company provides fully integrated systems that span from product preparation to packaging, helping producers streamline operations and maintain high production standards worldwide.
Job Description
Expand Market Presence Uncover new opportunities, develop regional strategies, and grow sales within the food processing and packaging sectors.
Build Trusted Partnerships Develop strong, long-term relationships with decision-makers and operational leaders, focusing on consultative engagement rather than transactional selling.
Provide Technical Insight Assess customer needs, understand production bottlenecks, and propose tailored equipment solutions that improve throughput, efficiency, and product quality.
Track Market Trends Monitor competitors, industry innovation, and customer behavior to inform strategy and maintain a competitive edge.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally Partner with internal engineering, service, and marketing teams to deliver strong proposals, demos, and post-sale support.
The Successful Applicant
Preferred Qualifications
- Existing relationships with major protein processors, protein manufacturers, or large-scale food producer
- Experience within a multi-brand industrial equipment portfolio is beneficial
Education
- A bachelor's degree is required; preference for Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial), Business, or Food Science disciplines.
Professional Experience
- 5-7+ years in capital equipment sales
- Experience selling into food processing, packaging, or similar industrial manufacturing sectors
- Ability to explain mechanical systems, automation, and integrated production lines to varied audiences
Key Skills
- Strong "hunter" mindset with success opening new accounts and managing multi-step sales processes
- Experience navigating long sales cycles (typically 6-18 months)
- Comfortable closing high-value equipment deals ($250k+)
- Proficient in CRM platforms (Salesforce, Dynamics, or similar)
- Confident communicator in both technical and executive settings
What's on Offer
Compensation & Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Account options
- Employer-paid life and disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- 401(k) plan
- Additional wellness and support benefits
Apply today for immediate consideration!
Contact Ethan Paine Quote job ref JN-082026-7086577
Job Summary
Sector: Sales
Sub Sector: Sales Manager/Director/VP
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: Chicago
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Ethan Paine
Job Reference: JN-082026-7086577
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
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