Sr. Sales Manager

Rolls-Royce plc; Mankato Township (MN); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in the United States is seeking a Sr. Sales Manager to guide top customer relationships and shape growth in data center, mission critical, and power generation sectors.

You will lead key accounts, drive global initiatives, and coordinate across regions to deliver long-term value; travel up to 50% is required, with a hybrid working pattern (2 office days/week) or remote US.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field + 7 years’ experience in a customer focused setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field + 5 years’ experience working in a customer focused setting.
• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field + 3 years’ experience working in a customer focused setting.
• JD/PhD in Business, Engineering, or related field
• In lieu of degree, 9+ years of experience working in a customer focused setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and growth for key global accounts in the data center space.
• Build strong executive level relationships and serve as a trusted partner to customers.
• Drive large complex opportunities and coordinate global projects across regions and teams.
• Set account direction and align internal teams to deliver successful outcomes.
• Responsible for organic growth by representing the brand in the market.

Skills

Key account leadership

Executive relationships

Global initiatives

Project coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Associate’s degree in Business, Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering

Master’s degree in Business, Engineering

JD/PhD in Business, Engineering

9+ years experience alternative to degree

Job description

Job Description Job Title: Sr. Sales Manager

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Working location: Mankato, MN/Hybrid 2 Office Days/Week OR Working from Home US

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

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

We’re looking for a strategic leader to guide our most important customer relationships and help shape the future of our business in the data center, mission critical and power generation industry. In this role you will lead key accounts, drive global initiatives, and work across teams to deliver long term growth.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the strategy and growth for key global accounts in the data center space.
• Build strong executive level relationships and serve as a trusted partner to customers.
• Drive large complex opportunities and coordinate global projects across regions and teams.
• Set account direction and align internal teams to deliver successful outcomes.
• Responsible for organic growth by representing the brand in the market.

Basic Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field + 7 years’ experience working in a customer focused setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field + 5 years’ experience working in a customer focused setting.
• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field + 3 years’ experience working in a customer focused setting.
• JD/PhD in Business, Engineering, or related field
• In lieu of degree, 9+ years of experience working in a customer focused setting.

In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Preferred Requirements:

• Sales Training and/or EGSA Training.
• Ability to present information in written and oral form to top management and C Suite customers.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, including interpreting technical documents, writing reports, and business correspondence.
• Experience selling power generation solutions in the US market and building relationships with EPCs, developers, and end users.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

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 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.

Pay Range

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

$114,400 - $185,900-Annually

Location: Working from home US

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
• a long‑term incentive plan

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.

Closing date: October 23, 2026 Job Posting Date 09 Oct 2026; 00:10

The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls‑Royce 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 are even cleaner and smarter and thus 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. Rolls‑Royce pioneers cutting‑edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.