Sales Manager Vehicle Systems

McWane Plumbing Group; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sales Manager for Vehicle Systems, where you'll lead sales efforts for innovative fire suppression solutions. This exciting role involves generating sales, providing technical support, and developing long-term partnerships with key industry players. You'll travel domestically and internationally, showcasing your expertise and building relationships that drive business growth. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the fire protection industry while working in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about sales and technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in vehicle fire suppression systems or as a mechanic.
• Strong communication and customer relationship skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Generate sales of vehicle suppression systems and provide technical support.
• Conduct training programs and perform on-site hazard analysis.

Skills

Sales Skills

Technical Support

Customer Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Independent Work

Education

4-year college degree

10+ years experience in heavy-duty mobile equipment sales

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM Software

Social Media Platforms

Job description

Amerex Corporation is the world’s largest and most innovative manufacturer of hand portable and wheeled extinguishers for commercial and industrial applications. Our state-of-the-art gas detection systems along with pre-engineered fire suppression systems for vehicles, commercial cooking operations and paint spray booths, has earned Amerex a reputation for excellence in the fire protection.

While other companies have been in the fire protection industry longer than Amerex, no other company has surpassed the quality, service and innovation provided by Amerex Corporation in recent times.

With quality products, constant innovation and excellent customer support, Amerex Corporation is unsurpassed in its pioneering efforts to provide better fire protection throughout the world.

All Amerex positions follow a culture that aligns with 8 guiding principles (Teamwork, Excellence, Communication, Leadership, Environment, Safety, Accountability and Trust). These principles are a compass that provides personal guidance to help you navigate through situations you may encounter daily at work. They are the guiding beliefs of the McWane Corporation. Our continued commitment and alignment of the McWane Way will lead to positive results in our company and our communities.

Job Description

The Sales Manager Vehicle Systems is responsible for generating sales of vehicle suppression systems and providing system design, hazard analysis, technical support and training. The position develops long term partnerships with the vehicle systems distribution channel including product end users, manufacturers (OEMs), OEM dealers, fleet managers, key accounts and VS distributors. In addition, the Sales Manager VS will focus on working with internal teams to develop new products and processes to create efficiencies to support the growth of the business. The position is outside sales with domestic and international travel required and is based out of the candidate's home office in the contiguous United States.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct Amerex product sales and marketing presentations and training programs as required for Amerex distribution, product end users, OEMs, and Key accounts.
• Provide sales, marketing materials and technical support to the distribution channel.
• Perform on site hazard analysis on vehicle system applications to develop system designs and BOM’s to create sales proposals.
• Work with the distribution channel to perform field training on installations, service, troubleshooting in a variety of extreme weather conditions both inside and outside.
• Work with the marketing department to develop marketing collaterals.
• Understand and interpret customer requests and requirements.
• Submit all administrative reports and communications in a complete and timely manner including CRM updates, sales plans, quarterly objectives, expense reports, and monthly report information.
• Grow the business by building new and expanding existing relationships with customers.
• Maintain an active role in representing Amerex Corporation at trade shows and industry organizations such as NAFED and NFPA.

Qualifications

• Technology proficient in Microsoft, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, CRM, web, and social media.
• Possess strong written, verbal communication and customer relationship skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong work ethic, hands-on.
• Effective process manager, follows through on assignments.
• Business travel including international trips up to 75%.
• Responsibilities require occasional participation in company, customer, and trade events during evenings or weekends.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience installing and servicing vehicle fire suppression systems or as an off road vehicle mechanic.
• 4-year college degree or Ten years or more experience selling products into the heavy-duty mobile equipment industry will be considered.
• Proven background in distributor sales for fire suppression and/or the heavy-duty mobile equipment industry preferred.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle electrical systems a plus.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.