Aftermarket Sales Manager
hireneXus · Itasca, IL · 3 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and inspire the aftermarket sales team to consistently deliver exceptional customer experiences while meeting and exceeding sales targets.
- Drive revenue growth and profitability across all aftermarket products and service offerings.
- Ensure all customer communications are timely, accurate, and professional.
- Enhance team expertise in product selection, pricing strategies, and margin optimization.
- Promote consistent and effective use of CRM and ERP systems to manage leads, opportunities, quotations, and orders.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, procurement, service, finance, and project management, to streamline operations and improve execution.
- Evaluate and refine departmental processes to boost efficiency, scalability, and overall performance.
- Prepare and present quotations for both standard and semi-custom products and services.
- Analyze customer requirements and recommend suitable technical solutions.
- Oversee the full order lifecycle, from entry to delivery, ensuring on-time fulfillment and clear, proactive communication.
- Address and resolve customer concerns, including complaints, returns, and order discrepancies.
- Generate regular reports on sales performance, forecasts, pipeline health, and market insights.
- Work in partnership with account executives to identify and capitalize on aftermarket opportunities linked to installed equipment.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 7 years of sales experience, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Demonstrated success in leading, managing, and developing sales or inside sales teams.
- Solid understanding of aftermarket business models, including spare parts, services, and refurbishment.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and related documentation.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
- Hightly organized with strong attention to detail and excellent follow-through.
- Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Customer-centric approach with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
- Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce is an advantage.