Role Description
The Manager, OEM Sales, is responsible for driving profitable growth within existing accounts while developing new business opportunities with targeted OEM, industrial, and specialized customers. This role manages a portfolio of large, complex, strategic accounts and is accountable for achieving annual sales revenue objectives exceeding $5 million. Preference will go to candidates in the midwestern, northeastern, or southeastern regions.
Responsibilities
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Develop and execute strategic account plans to expand existing business and secure new opportunities within targeted OEM, industrial, and specialized market segments.
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Achieve and exceed annual sales and profitability objectives of $5 million or more.
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Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities that align with organizational growth objectives.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with key customer decision-makers and stakeholders at multiple levels within customer organizations.
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Coordinate cross-functional resources to support customer requirements, including pricing, product availability, engineering support, product specifications, product configurations, quality assurance, warranty support, and application expertise.
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Collaborate with Sales Leadership, Operations, Product Management, Engineering, and Customer Service teams to execute account growth strategies and resolve customer challenges.
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Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to identify opportunities for increased sales, market share, and customer retention.
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Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipeline activity, and customer account records within company systems.
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Ensure the timely resolution of customer concerns while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Qualifications
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Strong consultative selling, negotiation, and relationship management skills required.
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Technical aptitude with the ability to understand product specifications, applications, and customer requirements.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with coworkers, along with internal and external customers and key stakeholders.
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Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
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Build strong relationships with others to promote a supportive and engaged workplace.
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Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable outcomes.
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Provide excellent service to internal and external customers.
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Analyze data to make informed decisions.
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Ability to think critically and make informed decisions to optimize performance.
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Ability to think strategically and make informed decisions to support the organization's goals.
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Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with key stakeholders.
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Ability to make quick, informed decisions to help the team move forward.
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Ability to anticipate future trends, envision long-term goals, and develop plans to achieve them.
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Ability to select the best course of action from various alternatives to achieve desired outcomes.
Requirements
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Bachelorβs degree in business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
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Minimum of five (5) years of successful sales, business development, or account management experience, preferably in OEM, industrial, manufacturing, or distribution environments.
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Proven track record of managing large, complex accounts and delivering sustained revenue growth.
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Experience working with OEM customers and industrial distribution channels.
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Experience managing multimillion-dollar sales portfolios and long-term strategic customer relationships.
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Experience developing and executing strategic account plans that drive measurable business results.
Travel
Benefits
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Medical (with an HSA option), Dental, Vision and Rx coverage beginning the 1st day of the month following your start date.
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401(k) Program with employer matching contributions. Participation begins immediately upon hire; employer match begins after 1 year of service.
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Life, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness insurance options.
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Up to 11 paid Holidays.
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Up to 18 days Paid Time Off.
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Other perks include Volunteer Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Advocacy Program, Bereavement Leave, and additional wellness incentive programs.
Pay Range
($160,000 - $170,000 per year)