Retrofit & Upgrade Sales Manager

ANDRITZ; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ is seeking a Retrofit and Upgrade Sales Manager to drive growth in air pollution control retrofit, upgrade, modernization, and replacement opportunities. You will combine strategic business development with technical solution selling and account management across global customers.

The ideal candidate has direct APC experience with ESP rebuilds and modernization projects, plus a proven ability to lead complex proposals and manage customer relationships in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial sales experience.
• Proven track record in retrofits, upgrades, aftermarket services, and modernization projects.
• Travel up to 20–30% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Identify retrofit, upgrade, expansion, and replacement opportunities across installed base.
• Develop robust sales pipeline and forecast bookings.
• Lead proposals, contract negotiations, and order closure.
• Collaborate with engineering to define project scope and solutions.
• Represent company at industry events and manage CRM records.

Skills

Relationship-building

Customer engagement

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Env Science/Business

Tools

CRM systems

AutoCAD

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

Brief Description

The Retrofit and Upgrade (R&U) Sales Manager is responsible for driving growth and profitability through the identification, development, and execution of retrofit, upgrade, modernization, and replacement opportunities for air pollution control systems and equipment. This role combines strategic business development, technical solution selling, and account management responsibilities to support both existing customers and new business opportunities.

This role combines strategic business development, technical solution selling, and customer relationship management. The ideal candidate will have direct Air Pollution Control (APC) experience with Electrostatic Precipitators (ESPs), particularly ESP rebuilds, upgrades, retrofits, and modernization projects.

Key Responsibilities

Sales and Business Development

• Identify and pursue retrofit, upgrade, expansion, replacement, and aftermarket opportunities across the company's installed equipment base and target accounts.
• Generate new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, industry events, referrals, and market analysis.
• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline and accurately forecast sales activity and bookings.
• Lead the sales process from opportunity identification through proposal development, contract negotiation, and order closure.

Account Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, including environmental managers, plant managers, maintenance personnel, project engineers, and procurement teams.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define project scope, technical requirements, and solution strategies.
• Conduct regular customer visits to evaluate equipment performance, identify improvement opportunities, and promote company solutions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on emissions compliance, operational challenges, equipment reliability, and process optimization.
• Support customer retention initiatives through proactive engagement and value-added recommendations.

Technical Solution Selling

• Evaluate existing air pollution control systems and recommend technical solutions to improve performance, efficiency, capacity, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, proposals, and return-on-investment analyses.
• Review customer specifications, process data, and operating conditions to develop tailored upgrade and retrofit solutions.
• Participate in site evaluations, performance assessments, and troubleshooting activities.

Proposal and Project Support

• Coordinate with estimating, engineering, procurement, and project management teams to develop accurate and competitive proposals.
• Assist in project risk assessment, contract review, and scope definition activities.
• Support project kickoff and customer handoff processes following project award.
• Monitor project progress and maintain customer communication to ensure satisfaction and identify future opportunities.

Market and Industry Development

• Track emerging technologies, competitive offerings, industry trends, and environmental regulations impacting customer operations.
• Identify markets and industries with high potential for retrofit and upgrade opportunities.
• Provide market intelligence and customer feedback to leadership and product development teams.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and customer events.
• Maintain accurate customer records, opportunity tracking, and forecasting within the CRM system.
• Prepare monthly sales reports, pipeline updates, and business development plans.
• Manage sales activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.

#1ANDRITZway Core Behaviors

• Shared Commitment

Job Specific Competencies

• Strong relationship-building and customer engagement skills.
• Strong relationship-building and customer engagement skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication abilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced and technically complex environment.
• Computer proficient with Microsoft software; Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and TEAMS.
• Willingness to learn and open to training.

Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial sales experience, preferably within air pollution control, environmental equipment, process industries, or related technical markets.
• Demonstrated success in selling retrofits, upgrades, aftermarket services, replacement equipment, and modernization projects.
• Strong understanding of industrial manufacturing processes and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience developing technical proposals and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel to domestic and international sites (typically 20-30%).

Other Valued Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Preferred)

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Engineer-In-Training (EIT), or Professional Engineer (PE)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and SAP
• Experience in Air Quality Control Technologies (ESP’s, BHF, scrubbers, etc.)

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