Territory Sales Manager (Midwest USA)

XDS

$125K — $175K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Chicago, IL
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relationship-based sales experience
  • Familiarity with the cycling industry and bicycle retail
  • Proficiency in converting interest into sales
  • Willingness to travel and engage with potential customers
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to follow up
  • Background or passion for cycling or performance sports

Responsibilities

  • Visit bike shops to introduce XDS and establish new accounts
  • Prospect by cold walking into stores within your territory
  • Manage the sales process from initial conversation to order placement
  • Train shop staff on XDS products and branding
  • Monitor local market trends and competitor activities
  • Represent the XDS brand professionally and consistently

Benefits

  • Commission structure alongside a base salary
  • Access to a demo bike fleet for promotional use
  • Comprehensive travel allowances to support fieldwork
  • Remote work flexibility with the option for an office
  • Beautiful office location in Santa Monica, California
Full Job Description
XDS is seeking a Territory Sales Manager to join us on this ground-floor opportunity to establish XDS in the North American market. This is a hands-on, field-based sales role focused on opening new dealer accounts and getting XDS bikes on shop floors across a defined territory. You9ll be out in-market most days, walking into stores, having real conversations with shop owners and managers, and building relationships face to face. This role is about laying the groundwork for XDS in North America and being the brand9s presence on the ground.

The territory for this position will cover Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio, or Kentucky. We welcome applicants in any of these states.

What You9ll Do
  • Visit bike shops regularly to introduce XDS, open new accounts, and grow relationships
  • Prospect in person within your territory, including cold walk-ins
  • Take deals from first conversation through initial order
  • Train shop staff on product and positioning
  • Keep a pulse on competitors, pricing, and local market dynamics
  • Represent XDS in a professional, consistent way

You9re a Great Fit With:
  • Experience in the cycling industry and with bicycle shops (mandatory)
  • 5+ years of sales experience built on relationships, not just inbound leads
  • Ability to build interest and convert into sales
  • Comfort and flexibility with traveling, opening doors, and starting conversations in person
  • Strong organization and follow up skills
  • Background or interest in cycling or performance sports


Success Metrics (1st Year)
  • Opening new dealer accounts
  • Hitting agreed revenue targets
  • Establishing active dealers and demo placements
  • Maintaining a healthy pipeline and consistent territory coverage

Our Compensation and Benefits
  • Salary plus commission structure (expected OTE $125k-$175k)
  • Demo bike fleet and comprehensive travel allowances
  • Remote-focused role
  • Office space in beautiful Santa Monica, California

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