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Regional Sales Manager - Commercial Laundry

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 May 2026

About the role

Requisition ID: 70528

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The team you will be a part of

The Field Sales (Commission) team develops and manages relationships through phone and on-site visits. Negotiates partnership agreements to achieve desired revenue and profitability objectives. Drives joint partner/channel sales opportunities. Uses sales tools for accurate forecasting of current and future business.

This role in summary

Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Regional Sales Manager. This role is responsible for the Midwestern region (MI, IN, OH, WV, IL, WI, MN, IA, MO, ND, SD, NE, KS).

The Sales Manager for Commercial Laundry is responsible for developing and executing specific growth strategies. As an owner of a designated region within the business unit, this individual will need to grow revenue, share, and volume with commercial laundry distributors and route operators. This individual will work across multiple functions within a unique business unit within Whirlpool Corporation.

Your responsibilities will include

Developing a distribution plan for the region, with individual strategies per customer, territory and segment
Knowledge or experience in all three segments in the industry (Vended/Coin, OPL and Multihousing/Route)
Developing/sustaining key relationships with existing and potential new customers
Creating a go-to-market plan across touchpoints to deliver multiple year growth plans
Immerse self in product training and provide product/features to be able to provide in depth sales trainings in market
Collaborate with marketing and brand for successful go-to-market plans
Collaborate with engineering and product development on feature/product feedback and market needs assessment and launches
Be a team player among a North American sales team by sharing best practices, developing insightful ways to win together, and leveraging different experiences
Become a learner and a leader in the laundry trade associations
Willingness to travel for extended periods of time throughout a large region covering multiple states.

Minimum requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
5+ years of sales experience in the commercial laundry industry

Preferred skills and experiences

Technical selling experience
Learner mentality
Solution oriented
Strong analytical and negotiation skills
Exceptional communicator with impeccable interpersonal skills
Insatiable appetite to meet and exceed revenue, profit, and volume goals
Self-starter with the ability to develop and drive sales strategy
Dynamic motivator/leader
Strong driver of change
Solid knowledge of professional sales process and insights-driven selling
Passion for product knowledge
Strong familiarity with multi housing, vended and OPL segments
In-depth intelligence of the industry

What we offer

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness &;; educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).