Regional Vertical Lead, Food & Beverage

Danfoss GmbH; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Vertical Lead for Food & Beverage, focusing on business development and sales strategy execution. This dynamic role involves leading a dedicated team to drive growth in the F&B market, utilizing innovative Drives solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales management and a proven track record in the F&B industry. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainable solutions and diverse workplace culture, where your contributions will shape the future of the industry.

Benefits

Bonus system

Paid vacation

Possibility to work remotely

Personal insurance

Communication package

Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups

State of the art virtual work environment

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years experience in drives and 5+ years in F&B industry.
• Experience in managing local/regional sales teams with clear goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts for F&B in NAM region.
• Develop and deliver tailored Drives solutions for customers.

Skills

Sales Management

Business Development

Leadership

Commercial Understanding

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Job description

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Loves Park, IL, US Houston, US New York, US

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

You will join a new established team doing Business Development (BD) for Food & Beverage (F&B) as part of the PL (Product Line) Performance Drives & Motion. This BD role for F&B has been created to unleash the full growth and value potential of a promising businesses, in a unique and agile environment. Our Performance Drives products are recognized by their many features, quality and reliability, and we believe we are geared for significant growth over the coming years.

The “Regional Vertical Lead F&B” will lead, drive and enable regional/local sales plans & strategy execution in the region/countries by bringing knowledge to the sales teams, partners and customers about our F&B Drives solutions. Together we will work as a Team to win customers loyalty and to become the preferred Drives supplier for the future for selected customer. Sets the vision and strategy for F&B in collaboration with Sales and bring outside-in view from the regions to the PL LT and PM/PD organizations.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Front line business development, fueling growth through our channels incl. strategic important customers (Partners, SI’s, End Users & OEM’s) within the F&B market in NAM region.
• Develop and deliver Drives solutions using available “Sales Marketing & Services incl. DrivePro”, Product Management & Development resources tailored to value propositions that address customer’s needs.
• Act as the extended arm of the F&B Vertical to sales companies to support and drive execution of sales & strategy plans in strong alignment between both parties
• Build detailed plan with regions/countries, lead/secure execution incl. marketing goals
• Secure critical mass and focus for the F&B Team in the focus countries
• Bring outside in view from the regions to the F&B BD Team and PM/PD organizations incl. product gabs
• Key link/contact on key topics like pricing execution and our portfolio
• Drive and support the sales of our existing portfolio to achieve the growth target for the region
• Identify with regions key customers, focus, and priorities: from GKA to local customers
• Coordinate with GKAM on local activities
• Support on critical topics, customers
• Business development: secure execution / support on key actions and win-room sessions
• Establish, develop and deploy opportunity pipeline.
• Support business case development on new product opportunities or any ideas
• Support focus area KPI’s
• Full mandate on price positioning for the region to maximize profitable growth for all channels
• Ability to convert prospects, build stakeholder engagement, trust, and lead negotiations including to a secure contract ramp up.

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills.

We like to see that you possess as min. a bachelor’s degree in either Engineering, Business or Economics. In addition, preferably 8-10+ years experience in drives and 5+ years F&B industry experience within an international Matrix organization.

• Sales Management incl. strategy development & execution
• A strong business and commercial understanding
• Strong leadership experience, engaging with senior management both internally and with customers
• Ideal candidate will have managed a local/regional sales team with clear goals and objective setting
• Winning mindset and never give up attitude.
• Have fluent (in word and writing) English language skills. Other languages belonging to the regional countries are a plus.
• Willing to travel more than 50% in the region with limited international travel

Employee Benefits

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000- $170,000 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Possibility to work remotely
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.