VP of Sales & Business Development
milton industriesSpringfield (IL)
VP of Sales & Business Development
Posted 3 days ago
milton industriesSpringfield (IL)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
VP of Sales & Business Development Milton Industries | Chicagoland / Midwest (Remote) | Full-TimeMilton Industries is looking for a Vice President of Sales & Business Development to lead and grow our sales organization across all channels. You’ll report to the President/CEO and work closely with the Board and our private equity partner, Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP). You’ll own the commercial strategy that drives revenue, profitability, and market share.
What you’ll do:
- Build and carry out the sales and business development plan across industrial distribution/MRO, automotive aftermarket retail, mobile tool distribution, wholesale distributors (WDs) and buying groups, hardware/mass retail, eCommerce, OEM, national accounts, and international markets
- Own executive relationships with key partners such as Grainger, Fastenal, MSC, AutoZone, O’Reilly, NAPA, Snap-on, Matco and AmazonLead line reviews, joint business plans, and negotiations on pricing, rebates, co-op and MAP (minimum advertised price)
- Set budgets, forecasts, targets and KPIs, and make sure the team uses the CRM well and bases account decisions on data
- Lead and develop national, regional and channel sales managers, plus inside sales and customer service
- Work with Product, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain on new products, forecasting, and customer service
- Shape the commercial side of the value-creation plan with the CEO, Board and LLCP, and support acquisitions and entry into new markets
- Represent Milton at AAPEX/SEMA and other industry shows
- What you bring 15+ years of progressive sales experience, including 10+ years in sales leadership and 5+ years at director or executive level in manufacturing, industrial distribution, automotive aftermarket, pneumatics/fluid power, hand tools, or related industries
- A record of profitable growth leading multi-channel sales organizations
- Direct experience with national industrial distributors, auto aftermarket retailers, mobile tool networks, and two-step distribution and buying groupse
- Commerce expertise, including Amazon 1P/3P, digital shelf, retail media, and MAP enforcement
- Working knowledge of customer product data requirements (PIES/ACES, EDI, PIM)
- Executive-level relationships in one or more of these channels strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
- Willingness to travel 40–50%What we offer
- Competitive base salary and annual performance bonus
- Long-term equity incentive and the opportunity to co-invest alongside our private equity partner
- A seat on the executive leadership team of a PE-backed manufacturer
Milton Industries is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available on request.
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