Sr. Sales Manager

Rolls-Royce Power Systems; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work arrangement

Bonus plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Power Systems in Mankato, MN, is seeking a Sr. Sales Manager, KPP, to drive strategic development of KPP/DRUP systems and sustainable markets.

You will support direct sales, lead projects, and collaborate with our Distributor Network to meet revenue and gross margin targets. The role requires leading sales planning, forecasting, and market intelligence while traveling up to 50% to engage with customers, EPCs, developers, and end users.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field + 7 years’ experience in large equipment/genset sales management within the power generation or electrical industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field + 5 years’ experience in large equipment/genset sales management within the power generation or electrical industry.
• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field + 3 years’ experience in large equipment/genset sales management within the power generation or electrical industry.
• In lieu of degree, 9+ years of experience in large equipment/genset sales management within the power generation or electrical industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales planning, forecasting, reporting, and business development activities across direct and distribution channels for original equipment and service sales.
• Build and manage relationships with distributors, direct accounts, and key industry partners; provide commercial and technical support, training, and conflict resolution.
• Oversee customer and distributor review meetings, develop sales materials and presentations, and ensure Rolls-Royce products are specified in tenders and on approved vendor lists.
• Maintain competitive market intelligence, manage sales budgets, and support strategic and operational planning to drive ongoing sales growth.
• Availability to travel up to 50% to attend sales calls, trade shows, host lunch and learns, present at industry event, customer and distributor visits, etc.

Skills

Sales planning

Relationship management

Forecasting

Strategic selling

Education

Associate’s degree in Business/Engineering/related field

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/related field

Master’s degree in Business/Engineering/related field

JD/PhD in Business/Engineering/related field

Job description

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Working location: Mankato, MN/Hybrid - 2 Office Days/Week

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

Job Title: Sr. Sales Manager, KPP

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary

As the Sr. Sales Manager you will drive strategic development of KPP/DRUP’s systems and sustainable markets to achieve specific revenue goals. This position is to support direct sales and lead projects as assigned as well as support the selling of our products and services through our Distributor Network to meet expected sales and gross margin levels as set forth by the Sr. Manager, Sales. This position will initiate, plan, execute, control and finalize projects in adherence to strict budget, schedule, and scope as outlined in customer contracts and work with the customer to assess current and future needs as well as develop new customers and markets.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead sales planning, forecasting, reporting, and business development activities across direct and distribution channels for original equipment and service sales.
• Build and manage relationships with distributors, direct accounts, and key industry partners; provide commercial and technical support, training, and conflict resolution. Increase brand awareness through industry engagement and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee customer and distributor review meetings, develop sales materials and presentations, and ensure Rolls-Royce products are specified in tenders and on approved vendor lists.
• Maintain competitive market intelligence, manage sales budgets, and support strategic and operational planning to drive ongoing sales growth.
• Availability to travel up to 50% to attend sales calls, trade shows, host lunch and learns, present at industry event, customer and distributor visits, etc.

Basic Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field + 7 years’ experience in large equipment/genset sales management within the power generation or electrical industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field + 5 years’ experience in large equipment/genset sales management within the power generation or electrical industry.
• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field + 3 years’ experience in large equipment/genset sales management within the power generation or electrical industry.
• JD/PhD in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• In lieu of degree, 9+ years of experience in large equipment/genset sales management within the power generation or electrical industry.
• In order tobe eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent. Resident Applicants mustbe authorized towork for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visaat this time.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience selling power generation solutions in the US market and building relationships with EPCs, developers, and end users. Experience in electrical switchgear, controls, paralleling systems, read single line diagram, schematics, site electrical installation diagrams
• In-depth understanding of building construction processes and experience collaborating with M/E contractors, design engineers, and commissioning engineers.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, including interpreting technical documents, writing reports, and business correspondence.
• Self-starter with the ability to work extended periods without supervision and strong personal drive with "can do" attitude.
• Proven sales expertise; strong process orientation and problem-solving skills; ability to identify and qualify prospects in new and emerging markets. Drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate with other RRPS personnel to effectively manage activities in common markets

Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Infinite Potential

Closing date: September 18, 2026

Job Posting Date

31 Aug 2026; 00:08

Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

$122,741 - $199,454-Annually

Location

Mankato, MN

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, and employment type.