Regional Sales Manager - Industrial Southwest
Location:
Chesapeake, VA, US, 23320Los Angeles, CA, US, 92011Corona, CA, US, 92883Fort Worth, TX, US, 76104Dallas, TX, US, 75247Santa Fe, Ciudad de México, MX, 05349Oklahoma City, OK, US, 73135Phoenix, AZ, US, 85009Houston, TX, US, 77066
Position Type: Professional
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
Who are we
Are You Looking for a Rewarding Career? You Should Consider Us. At Volvo Penta, our employees know what it takes to make a team work! Being part of that team means that you're working with a global and very diverse group of passionate, enthusiastic and highly skilled professionals from all walks of life who work and play hard. We're so awesome that we've been named, "Employer of the Year," by Power Progress magazine! This is a great place to belong with folks ready to welcome you onboard!
Simply put, Volvo Penta is the component supplier of the Volvo Group and we've been around for a while, and we know a thing or two about being a world-leading supplier of engines and drive systems for both marine and industrial applications to thousands of customers worldwide. We're world leaders and innovative pioneers.
We are now looking for a Regional Sales Manager-Industrial to join our high-performing industrial sales team. We would like to find a very strong candidate with a proven track record of "conquesting" new volume accounts. The successful candidate will personally contribute toward Volvo Penta's aggressive growth goals.
What you will do
What is the Job? In addition to developing a high level of technical proficiency in our Volvo Penta industrial product line, you will proactively generate and drive to attain new engine sales and initiatives for Volvo Penta industrial products in North America with select Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) accounts in the off-highway, power generation, and new technology segments, including battery electric, hybrid, and alternative fuel engines. Some of your core responsibilities will include:
Pursuing new OEM business and sales opportunities, as well as maintaining and growing existing Industrial OEM accounts.
Analyzing and researching the target off-highway segments and identifying new targets. Becoming conversant with the off-highway and power generation markets, legislation, and demands on an engine supplier.
Serving as the Key Account Manager for selected existing and new accounts and facilitating and managing interfaces between Volvo Penta and the customer to ensure 1st, 2nd, and 3rd tier customer satisfaction is achieved with Volvo Penta products and services.
Achieving, and where possible, exceeding sales targets to deliver plan growth objectives including recruiting new customers. You will also be providing management with required sales contact reports, customer center updates and issue tracking.
Investigating OEM, distributor, dealer and/or end user product challenges and generate appropriate corrective action to help resolve them expeditiously.
Training our OEMS, distributors and sub-dealers on various Volvo Penta procedures and systems to include Volvo Penta Partner Network, warranty processes, parts return, parts lookup, and workshop methods / controls and maintenance.
Actively participating in trade shows and other industry events to help promote Volvo Penta's industrial product line.
Location: This position requires travel out-of-town (65%+), including some international travel. You must live near a major airport.
Who are you?
As with Most Companies, You Also Need the Following:
Advanced level daily experience using Microsoft products (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps).
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to interface with all levels of employees, leaders, customers, suppliers, partners and other stakeholders
Can read, write, understand and speak English. Bilingual (English plus Spanish, Swedish, French, etc.) a plus
In this Position, You Will Also Need:
Have a strong background in engine systems, and the ability to read drawings and interpret technical specifications
A self-starter with a high energy level who can manage a busy workload with many deadlines with minimal supervision
Strong leadership and organization skills
We're Looking for the Following Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent of education and experience; A master's degree is preferred.
Minimum five (5) years of equivalent business experience in the field of engine sales and/or related systems.
Diesel engine sales experience a plus
Ready for the next move?
Expected competence at work:
Employees work within the foundation of the Volvo Group Code of Conduct and Volvo Group Values. More specifically, employees in Volvo Penta are required to meet and/or develop the following competencies:
Respect: You trust, respect, and provide equal attention to those around you
Collaborative: You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet objectives
Trust: You gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
Stakeholder Management: You engage with others effectively no matter their role
Self-Development: You seek new ways to grow and be challenged using different ways of learning
Change Management: You recognize others respond to change differently and you support adoption with empathy and planning
Influencing: You help colleagues by sharing your ideas and ensure your message is clear
Strategic mindset: You see future possibilities and translate them into strategy and tactical execution plans
Networking: You build formal and informal relationships across the organization proactively
Accountability: You take responsibility and follow through on commitments
Manage ambiguity: You operate effectively even when things are not certain or clear
Customer focus: You deliver customer-centric solutions and keep the dealer experience front and center
Physical Requirements
Ability to meet physical demands while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required, with or without accommodation, to:
Stand, walk, or sit, sometimes for prolonged periods
See, speak, and hear, including distinguishing visual and audible signals necessary for safety and effective communication
Use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
Reach with hands and arms to access products, tools, and controls
Lift, move, or carry up to twenty (20) pounds unassisted
Climb stairs, ladders, sometimes in confined spaces
Have stamina for long days, including extended hours, sometimes weekends and travel including overnight stays
Work with loud noise levels
Work in various settings such as industrial sites
Frequent travel including overnight stays
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.
At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company's growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $128,300 - $158,400 annually, and where applicable, bonus eligible.? The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:??
Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
Generous paid time off.
Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
Programs that make today's challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group's leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ?We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ?We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Volvo Penta , a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.
Job Category: Sales & Services
Organization: Volvo Penta
Travel Required: Frequent Travel
Requisition ID: 33177
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Do we share the same aspirations?
Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.
Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world's most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.
Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.
If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.
Nearest Major Market: Hampton Roads
