Sales Manager - Floor Scrubber Industry OR Deep-Cycle Battery

Elite-Hire Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a B2B Area Sales Manager to drive growth in lithium battery solutions across various sectors. The role focuses on expanding sales and building relationships with OEMs and distributors. The ideal candidate will possess strong B2B sales skills, a background in engineering or related fields, and be proficient in CRM systems. Travel is required across North and Central America.

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales success, ideally in batteries, chargers, or related industrial products.
• Experience in floor care equipment, aerial/access lifts, or utility/golf vehicles is a plus.
• Fluency in English; Spanish proficiency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to increase adoption of lithium battery solutions.
• Identify, engage, and convert dealers, distributors, and OEMs into long-term partners.
• Educate customers on benefits of lithium over traditional batteries.

Skills

B2B sales success

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a proactive, results-oriented B2B Area Sales Manager to drive the growth of our lithium battery replacement solutions for deep-cycle battery applications. Your focus will be expanding sales of EKT MS Series batteries and Effic chargers across the floor care, access equipment, utility vehicle, and golf cart sectors. You will be responsible for building strong relationships with OEMs, distributors, and channel partners, while promoting the performance, safety, and cost benefits of switching from AGM/gel to lithium technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to increase adoption of our lithium battery solutions in target industries.
• Identify, engage, and convert dealers, distributors, and OEMs into long-term partners.
• Educate customers on the benefits of lithium over traditional deep-cycle batteries, emphasizing total cost of ownership, reduced maintenance, safety, and extended lifespan.
• Collaborate with technical and marketing teams to ensure effective product positioning and solution-based selling.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and CRM records to track pipeline progress.
• Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and customer site visits.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activities to identify opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• Proven B2B sales success, ideally in batteries, chargers, or related industrial/electrical products.
• Experience in floor care equipment, aerial/access lifts, or utility/golf vehicles is a plus.
• Strong understanding of deep-cycle battery applications and lithium technology advantages.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and achieve targets.
• Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel across North and Central America.
• Fluency in English; Spanish proficiency is an advantage.