Director, Sales and Engineering

About the role

The Director, Sales and Engineering will lead and execute a growth strategy to increase revenue by expanding market share and customers for Electric Systems products and engineered solutions. This role will partner with existing Hydraquip sales and leadership team(s) to identify and accelerate new growth opportunities. The position will educate key stakeholders within the EOH organization on all aspects of Electric Systems capabilities, lead the sales and engineering team to drive technical strategy, design specialized solutions, and manage projects to effectively meet customers' needs. Additionally, this individual will partner with marketing to support lead generation and digital initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a growth strategy to increase revenue by expanding market share and customers for Electric Systems products and engineered solutions.
• Partner with existing Hydraquip sales and leadership team(s) to identify and accelerate new growth opportunities.
• Educate key stakeholders within the EOH organization on all aspects of Electric Systems capabilities.
• Lead sales and engineering team to drive technical strategy, design specialized solutions, and manage projects to effectively meet customers’ needs.
• Partner with marketing to support lead generation and digital initiatives.
• Build and maintain productive and positive relationships within the organization.
• Support a robust quality management system including ISO 9001 compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education & Training: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Distribution, Business, or a related field required.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience in technical sales and at least 3 years in a leadership role required. Experience with electrical systems, automation, or power solutions preferred.

Knowledge, and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and develop sales teams.
• Growth-oriented mindset able to overcome complex challenges.
• Ability to travel overnight up to 25% of time.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) plans with company match.
• Unique benefit: Flint Hydraulics offers an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Studies show that retirement account balances for ESOP companies are 2.5 times higher.
• ESOP companies grow 2.5 times faster than those companies without employee ownership.
• Research shows employee-owned companies are superior in performance, employee benefits and employee morale because everyone is working towards a common goal.