Refrigeration OEM Sales Manager
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering · Production Management
In short
This hybrid role is for a Refrigeration OEM Sales Manager responsible for driving sales of heat exchangers to new and existing customers. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of sales experience, and strong analytical and negotiation skills. The job is located in Richmond, VA or Houston, TX.
Responsibilities
- Strategically drive sales for Gasketed, Brazed and Fusion Bonded Heat Exchangers within new customers and existing accounts.
- Establish sales strategy and ways to market.
- Drive business in strategic and tactical functions.
- Develop sales growth through existing customers and new markets.
- Transform the organization into a modern data-driven organization with a high focus on customer satisfaction.
- Follow established sales processes and guidelines to promote and sell Alfa Laval products and services.
- Analyze market insights and customer buying behavior to make sales plans.
- Manage leads and convert them into business opportunities to ensure pipeline.
- Be active in the market, making visits, meetings and interactions to customers, focusing on understanding customer needs and highlighting value.
- Manage the customer grid and proactive planning in tools.
- Develop value quotes reflecting customer needs, stressing unique selling points, and follow up.
- Use CRM and other tools consistently and qualitatively to support the sales process and make decisions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- 5+ years of experience in Sales, Engineering, or Business Development.
- Ability to analyze markets, competitors, and opportunities to develop effective business strategies.
- Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Solid analytical skills.
- Strong at working with diverse internal and external stakeholders to align efforts and drive results.
- Excellent at conveying ideas, presenting solutions, and building relationships with customers and partners.
- Flexible and resourceful in navigating changing market conditions and overcoming challenges to achieve growth.
- Ability to travel up to 50%-60% of the time.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of the refrigeration applications and market (preferred).
Benefits
- Healthcare, dental and vision plans.
- Robust wellness program.
- Generous 401(k).
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off benefits.
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