National Sales Manager (Cincinnati)

Trans Ash; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Short Term Disability

Paid Vacation

401K Matching

Life Insurance

Dental & Vision

Safety Glasses

Temporary Living Allowance

Company Computer & Cell Phone

Quarterly Bonus

Job summary

Trans Ash, based in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a National Sales Manager to lead national sales for power generation and construction markets. The role requires heavy travel to the east coast, southeast, and national opportunities, reporting to the Director of Business Development.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction sales, strong industry relationships, and a strategic mindset to grow revenue and market share. Bachelor's degree and leadership skills are required.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of developing strong industry relationships and growing sales channels.
• Minimum of 5 years of sales experience in heavy equipment or construction, ideally power/utility focused.
• Strong understanding of construction equipment, machinery, rental, or related services.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement national sales strategies to achieve revenue, growth, and profitability targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, dealers, distributors, and strategic partners.
• Identify new market opportunities, customer segments, and product applications within power generation and construction.
• Forecast sales, manage budgets, and prepare regular performance reports for executive leadership.
• Drive North American sales and marketing strategy and programs to strengthen the Trans Ash brand.

Skills

Sales leadership

Key account management

Negotiation

CRM

Power/Utility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

Founded in 1960 by Rudy Gerbus and his brother as Gerbus Bros Construction, Trans Ash began with a strong foundation in mass earthmoving and heavy civil construction. That construction background remains central to who we are today. Over the decades, Trans Ash has grown into an Ohio-based civil construction and environmental services company supporting power generation, utility, and heavy industrial clients across a wide range of complex projects.

In 2023, Trans Ash became part of NorthStar Group, strengthening our ability to serve customers with expanded resources, broader environmental services capabilities, and the support of a larger national organization.

Today, our work extends well beyond ash handling. Trans Ash performs heavy civil construction services such as large-scale earthwork, site development, clearing and grubbing, erosion controls, haul roads, storm drainage, process water ponds, spillways, concrete support, slope and shoreline stabilization, landfill construction and closure, dredging, ash pond remediation, site restoration, and plant support services.

With experienced field teams, a growing fleet of heavy equipment, and a management team focused on safety, quality, and production, we are equipped to take on demanding construction and environmental projects from planning through completion.

We are always expanding and we are seeking to add a National Sales Manager to our team. This position will be based out of our home office in Cincinnati, OH, with most of the time spent traveling to areas on the east coast, the southeast, and some national travel.

Trans Ash offers long-term construction project stability and excellent team culture and professional growth opportunities.

Our benefits package includes the following:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Options
• Short Term Disability- Company Paid
• Paid Vacation, Personal and Sick Days
• 401K Savings Plan with Company Match
• Life Insurance – Company Paid
• Dental, Vision, and Long-Term Disability Options
• Boot allowance - Company paid - up to $200 yearly allowance
• Prescription Safety Glasses - Company paid - up to $400 every other year
• Temporary Living Allowance (if applicable)
• Computer and Cell Phone
• Quarterly Company Bonus

Job Description

The National Sales Manager is responsible for leading and executing the company’s national sales strategy within the power generation and construction markets. In this role, you will help to drive revenue growth, develop key customer relationships, and expand market shares across all territories. This position reports to the Director of Business Development and will focus on leveraging civil construction expertise to develop and implement strategic sales plans in coordination with the Trans Ash Engineering and Estimating Teams. The National Sales Manager must combine strong technical knowledge with capabilities in Customer Relationship Management and is expected to develop sales channels to build strong, influential relationships with key customers.

The ideal candidate will bring industry knowledge, key stakeholder relationships, strong entrepreneurial and leadership skills, and a proven record of success in construction-related sales.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement national sales strategies to achieve revenue, growth, and profitability targets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, dealers, distributors, and strategic partners
• Identify new market opportunities, customer segments, and product applications within the power generation and construction industry
• Analyze sales performance, market trends, and competitor activity to adjust strategy as needed
• Collaborate with marketing, product, service, and operations teams to align sales efforts with company goals
• Forecast sales, manage budgets, and prepare regular performance reports for executive leadership
• Drive North American sales and marketing strategy and programs to strengthen the Trans Ash brand and increase market engagement
• Ensure consistent sales processes, pricing strategies, and brand representation nationwide

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Engineering, a related field or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record of developing strong industry relationships and growing sales channels and revenue
• Minimum of 5 years of sales experience in the heavy equipment or construction industry, ideally power/ utility focused
• Strong understanding of construction equipment, machinery, rental, or related services
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Ability to analyze data and make strategic, result-driven decisions

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (typically 60–80%)
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test, MVR, and background check
• Must be able to work in a construction environment
• Must be willing to work after regular business hours with work on weekends, and some holidays when necessary
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test (including THC), MVR, and background check.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Be at least 18 years of age

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trans Ash is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. In keeping with this commitment, we strive to ensure that our application process is accessible to everyone.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who has an accommodation request, please:

• Call us at [phone] or email [e-mail]
• Request to speak to Human Resources and state the reason for your call
• If requested to leave a message, include the Job Posting Title for the position in which you are applying.

Trans Ash, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint to charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

CIN-S

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.