Sales Manager, MV

Nidec; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec, a global leader in electric motors, drives, and controls, is seeking a strategic MV Solutions Sales Manager in the United States. You will own growth initiatives, engage key customers, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-value MV Drives and Motors solutions.

As a senior individual contributor, you will drive market development, manage long sales cycles, and align product strategy with customer needs, delivering sustainable revenue and profitability growth across strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years in MV drives, MV motors, or industrial power systems.
• Proven revenue growth, market expansion, and strategic development.
• Experience managing high-value, multi-stakeholder sales cycles.
• Experience developing growth strategies for territories, markets, or products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to drive revenue growth in MV Drives and Motors.
• Identify and pursue strategic opportunities across targeted industries.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers and partners.
• Lead complex sales pursuits and negotiations.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to develop customer-focused solutions.
• Monitor market trends and provide insights to product strategy.
• Maintain accurate forecasts and pipelines.

Skills

Strategic sales

Customer engagement

Technical leadership

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Engineering / Business

Job description

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

Nidec is the world's leading manufacturer of electric motors, drives, and controls, powering nearly everything that spins and moves, from smartphones and household appliances to electric vehicles, factories, data centers, aircraft, and critical infrastructure.

Job Description

Summary of Role:

The MV Solutions Sales Manager is a senior-level individual contributor responsible for driving strategic growth, market development, and customer engagement for Medium Voltage (MV) Drives and Motors solutions. This role serves as a trusted advisor to customers and internal stakeholders, providing technical-commercial leadership to expand market presence, increase revenue, and deliver long-term customer value.

The MV Sales Manager owns a portfolio of strategic customers and opportunities, develops market growth strategies, and influences product and business decisions through deep industry expertise and customer insight. Success is measured through order intake, revenue growth, margin performance, customer satisfaction, and contribution to strategic business objectives.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Strategic Sales & Business Growth

Develop and execute sales strategies to drive revenue growth, market share, and profitability for MV Drives and Motors solutions.

Identify, qualify, and pursue strategic opportunities across targeted industries and develop long-term growth plans aligned with business objectives.

Build and maintain relationships with key customers, channel partners, consultants, and industry stakeholders to expand market presence and business opportunities.

Customer & Commercial Leadership

Serve as the primary commercial and technical resource for strategic customers and opportunities.

Lead complex sales pursuits, negotiations, and commercial discussions while driving customer retention, expansion, and profitable growth.

Develop trusted advisor relationships that support long-term customer success and business development objectives.

Technical & Solution Expertise

Provide subject matter expertise in MV Drives and Motors applications, competitive positioning, and industry trends.

Collaborate with engineering, product, and application teams to develop customer-focused solutions and recommend optimal technical and commercial approaches.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Customer Advocacy

Lead and influence cross-functional teams to support strategic opportunities and business initiatives.

Represent the voice of the customer within the organization and drive alignment between customer expectations, operational capabilities, and business objectives.

Market Intelligence & Business Strategy

Monitor market trends, competitive activity, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments to identify growth opportunities and business risks.

Provide customer and market insights that support product strategy, portfolio development, and long-term business planning.

Planning, Forecasting & Organizational Contribution

Maintain accurate forecasts, opportunity pipelines, and business plans to support revenue and profitability objectives.

Ensure compliance with company policies and sales governance processes.

Share expertise, mentor colleagues, and promote best practices that strengthen organizational capability and performance.

Travel and Working Conditions:

Extensive domestic and international travel (up to 75-100%) based on project assignments.

Ability to work extended hours and flexible schedules during critical project phases.

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in Medium Voltage Drives, Medium Voltage Motors, industrial power systems, automation, or related industrial markets.

Demonstrated success driving revenue growth, market expansion, and strategic business development initiatives.

Proven experience managing complex, high-value sales opportunities involving multiple stakeholders and extended sales cycles.

Experience developing and executing territory, market, customer, or product growth strategies.

Experience working directly with end users, engineering teams, procure