Technical Sales Manager | West Coast

AAON, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); Remote; USD 111,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time-off

Paid holidays

Healthcare insurance & Health Savings

Profit sharing or Annual Incentive

Premium 401(k) plan

Job summary

BASX is seeking a Technical Sales Manager to drive growth in a U.S. territory, managing manufacturer representatives, distributors, and key customers to promote BASX’s Datacenter products and solutions.

The role leads all sales activities within the territory, including business development, account management, and channel support. Ideal candidates will have B2B sales experience in datacenter cooling or HVAC, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or Engineering or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree in a technical or business discipline preferred.
• Proven experience in B2B sales, preferably in datacenter cooling HVAC or industrial equipment.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, applications, and industry standards.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze sales data and develop actionable strategies.
• Proficiency in CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional sales strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Manage and support manufacturer representatives and distribution partners.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand BASX’s market presence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and decision-makers.
• Coach representative leaders to strengthen their businesses and results.
• Support representative sales efforts with input on customer account plans and sales/technical strategies.
• Provide technical product support and training to sales partners and customers.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback.
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, customer care, and BASX/AAON business unit sales leaders.
• Prepare sales forecasts, reports, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Represent BASX at trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings.
• Own the customer experience of representatives and customers across internal teams.

Skills

B2B sales

HVAC systems

Communication

Negotiation

CRM tools

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or Engineering

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Technical Sales Manager at BASX is responsible for driving sales growth and market expansion within an assigned geographic territory and assigned representatives. This role manages relationships with manufacturer representatives, distributors, and key customers to promote BASX’s Datacenter products and solutions. The manager develops and executes regional sales strategies aligned with company goals, ensuring customer satisfaction and revenue targets are met. This position plays a critical role in representing BASX’s brand and delivering value to commercial and industrial clients.The Technical Sales Manager leads all sales activities within their territory, including business development, account management, and channel support. The role requires a strong understanding of datacenter cooling systems, market dynamics, and customer needs.This can be a remote role.

The Technical Sales Manager at BASX is responsible for driving sales growth and market expansion within an assigned geographic territory and assigned representatives. This role manages relationships with manufacturer representatives, distributors, and key customers to promote BASX’s Datacenter products and solutions. The manager develops and executes regional sales strategies aligned with company goals, ensuring customer satisfaction and revenue targets are met. This position plays a critical role in representing BASX’s brand and delivering value to commercial and industrial clients.The Technical Sales Manager leads all sales activities within their territory, including business development, account management, and channel support. The role requires a strong understanding of datacenter cooling systems, market dynamics, and customer needs.This can be a remote role.

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement regional sales strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets
• Manage and support manufacturer representatives and distribution partners
• Identify new business opportunities and expand BASX’s market presence
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and decision-makers
• Coaches representative leaders in ways to strengthen their businesses and results
• Supports representative sales efforts with input on customer account plans and assists with sales and technical strategies
• Provide technical product support and training to sales partners and customers
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback
• Collaborate with internal teams including engineering, marketing, customer care, and AAON business unit sales leaders
• Prepare sales forecasts, reports, and presentations for senior leadership
• Represent BASX at trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings
• Owns the customer experience of representatives and our customers, working across internal teams to ensure we collectively addresses customer concerns, resolves issues promptly, and ensures positive customer experience

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or Engineering or related field
• MBA or advanced degree in a technical or business discipline is preferred
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Proven experience in B2B sales, preferably in datacenter cooling HVAC or industrial equipment
• or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, applications, and industry standards
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Ability to analyze sales data and develop actionable strategies
• Proficiency in CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region

This role requires strategic thinking, relationship management, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The manager must be able to travel frequently and adapt to changing customer and market needs.

Benefits and Compensation Summary

We take care of our people. We offer competitive compensation and robust benefits to all full-time team members, including:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time-off
• Paid holidays
• Healthcare insurance & Health Savings Accounts
• Profit sharing or Annual Incentive Plan Bonus
• Premium 401(k) plan

Pay Range:$111,348.00 - $167,023.00