General Manager - Sales - Automation & Emerging Technologies

Crown Equipment Corporation; New Bremen (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Life and Disability Benefits

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation seeks a seasoned sales leader to manage Automation Emerging Technology (AET) sales activities nationwide. You will lead Sales Manager / Regional Sales Manager teams, drive the sales pipeline, and ensure effective reporting and project execution.

The role emphasizes strategic market positioning and cross-functional collaboration to win complex technology deals. The ideal candidate has 8–15 years in related sales, a business/engineering background, and willingness to

Qualifications

• 8 - 15 years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing or Engineering.
• Non-degree considered if 12+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED.
• Extensive travel (>20%).
• Extensive overnight stays (>20%).
• Job requires employee to drive a lift truck.
• Job requires employee to drive a personal vehicle for company business >20% per week (more than 8 hours) and an MVR is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage supporting sales activities and customer satisfaction with related technology products and services.
• Manage Sales Manager / Regional Sales Manager - Automation Emerging Technology (AET) personnel in all aspects of dealer and branch advanced technology sales activities.
• Oversee target prospects, sales pipeline activities and ensure that the sales process is effective and appropriate.
• Responsible for all related sales reporting and activities.
• Actively participate in corporate business development efforts by contributing to innovative ideas, leading related projects and testing new methods and processes on end users.
• Maintain a strong competitive market knowledge to position the Company as the superior choice.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Business, Sales, Marketing or Engineering)

Job description

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Location: New Bremen, OH, US, 45869

Company Description:

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

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Job Duties

• Manage supporting sales activities and customer satisfaction with related technology products and services.
• Manage Sales Manager / Regional Sales Manager - Automation Emerging Technology (AET) personnel in all aspects of dealer and branch advanced technology sales activities.
• Oversee target prospects, sales pipeline activities and ensure that the sales process is effective and appropriate.
• Responsible for all related sales reporting and activities.
• Actively participate in corporate business development efforts by contributing to innovative ideas, leading related projects and testing new methods and processes on end users.
• Maintain a strong competitive market knowledge to position the Company as the superior choice.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8 - 15 years' related experience
• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Sales, Marketing or Engineering)
• Non-degree considered if 12+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
• Extensive travel (over 20%)
• Extensive overnight stays (over 20%)
• Job requires employee to drive a lift truck
• Job requires employee to drive a personal vehicle to conduct company business > 20% per week (more than 8 hours) and an MVR is required

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years' related experience. Prior solution sales and sales management experience.
• Direct experience in business consulting, process development and product development.
• Strong communication skills, ability to qualify opportunities and position the company as the preferred technology solution.

Work Authorization

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities