Sales Manager

Marmon-Herrington Company; Berrytown (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Marmon-Herrington Company is seeking a Sales Manager to lead commercial growth across its Class 6–8 truck conversion business and the HydroMech portfolio, including iVT and VPD technologies. You will drive revenue, develop strategic relationships with OEMs, dealers, distributors, and municipalities, and expand market presence.

The ideal candidate combines technical credibility with strong commercial acumen, partnering with the VP of Sales & Marketing and traveling regularly to North American

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field.
• Technical automotive/mechanical aptitude preferred with diagnostics knowledge.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and customer engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable sales growth across Class 6–8 AWD and HydroMech portfolio.
• Develop strategic plans to expand market share and new segments.
• Lead OEM/dealer/customer relationships and pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Support teams.
• Travel regularly to customer sites and industry events in North America.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Customer engagement

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marmon-Herrington Company As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

The Sales Manager will lead commercial growth initiatives across Marmon-Herrington’s Class 6–8 truck conversion business and emerging HydroMech product portfolio, including iVT and VPD technologies. This role is responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, developing strategic customer relationships, and identifying new business opportunities across OEMs, dealers, distributors, municipalities, utility fleets, and specialty vehicle markets.

The ideal candidate combines strong commercial acumen with technical credibility and has the ability to build trusted customer partnerships while influencing cross-functional execution internally. This position partners closely with the Vice President of Sales & Marketing and offers significant visibility across the organization, with strong potential for future leadership growth within Marmon-Herrington and Marmon Transportation Group.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Drive profitable sales growth across the Class 6–8 AWD and HydroMech product portfolio. Develop and execute strategic business development plans to expand market share and penetrate new customer segments. Build, strengthen, and manage long-term relationships with OEMs, dealers, distributors, fleet customers, municipalities, and end users. Identify and pursue new commercial opportunities aligned with Marmon-Herrington’s long-term growth strategy. Lead customer-facing commercial discussions including quoting, pricing strategy, product positioning, and value-based selling. Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer Support teams to ensure successful execution and customer satisfaction. Serve as a key commercial voice for customer feedback, market trends, competitive intelligence, and product improvement opportunities. Support go-to-market strategies, industry events, trade shows, and customer engagement activities to strengthen brand presence and drive pipeline growth. Provide technical and application support to customers as needed, including assisting with troubleshooting and product-related issue resolution. Support development of commercial tools, technical documentation, customer presentations, and sales enablement materials. Maintain a high level of responsiveness, professionalism, and customer engagement in a fast-paced environment. Travel regularly to customer sites, industry events, and partner locations throughout North America.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field.
• Technical automotive and mechanical aptitude preferred, including diagnostics, fault codes, and ECU systems.
• Experience in heavy-duty truck, utility, or specialty vehicle markets preferred; utility industry experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and customer engagement skills.
• Proven problem-solving ability, business judgment, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to support technical documentation, trade events, and customer-facing activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general business systems.
• Ability to travel 40% to support customers, dealers, OEMs, and industry events.
• Strong value-selling mindset with resilience, adaptability, and persistence in a competitive sales environment.

Leadership & Career Growth Path:

This role is designed for a commercially driven leader with strong long-term growth potential. Successful candidates will have opportunities to expand commercial leadership responsibilities and grow into broader sales, business development, or strategic leadership roles within Marmon-Herrington and the Marmon Transportation Group. Marmon’s decentralized business model provides high-performing individuals with significant visibility, autonomy, and career advancement opportunities across a global network of industrial businesses. Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.