Product Sales Manager

PIP Global Safety • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The North Central Above Neck Product Sales Manager reports to the Manager, Product Sales and serves as a subject matter expert on assigned product lines. The role partners with Sales, Marketing, and Product Management to drive product growth, deliver training, and support field execution. The manager champions PIP’s solutions by equipping sales personnel, distributors, and end users with the knowledge and resources they need to succeed.

The territory consists of IL, WI, MN, IA, MO, ND, SD, NE, KS, WY, CO, and UT. The role supports sales objectives through product expertise and field support, training, development of sales tools and materials, new product launches, market and competitive insights, performance reporting, and representation at trade shows, distributor events, and customer visits.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in sales, product support, or training; industrial distribution or PPE/safety products experience is ideal.
• Strong presentation, communication, and training skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Ability to travel up to 50–60% to support field training, customer visits, and events.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence without direct authority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM tools, and virtual training platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; technical or equivalent practical experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support sales objectives for assigned products by providing product expertise and field support to sales personnel.
• Conduct product training sessions for internal sales teams, distributor partners, and end users.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Product Management to develop sales tools, presentations, and training materials.
• Assist in launching new products and communicate their features, benefits, and competitive positioning.
• Maintain knowledge of the competitive landscape and provide insights to Sales and Product Management.
• Gather market feedback on customer needs, product performance, and enhancement opportunities, and share findings with Product Management.
• Participate in forecasting, budgeting, and growth initiatives through data collection and reporting.
• Analyze and report on product performance and adoption across regions.
• Represent PIP at trade shows, distributor events, and customer visits as a product expert.
• Follow Company policies and use CRM and sales technologies to support growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level