Sales Manager
Marmon-Herrington · Louisville, KY · 3 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
The Sales Manager will lead commercial growth initiatives across Marmon-Herrington’s Class 6–8 truck conversion business and emerging HydroMech product portfolio, including iVT and VPD technologies.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Drive profitable sales growth across the Class 6–8 AWD and HydroMech product portfolio.
- Develop and execute strategic business development plans to expand market share and penetrate new customer segments.
- Build, strengthen, and manage long-term relationships with OEMs, dealers, distributors, fleet customers, municipalities, and end users.
- Identify and pursue new commercial opportunities aligned with Marmon-Herrington’s long-term growth strategy.
- Lead customer-facing commercial discussions including quoting, pricing strategy, product positioning, and value-based selling.
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer Support teams to ensure successful execution and customer satisfaction.
- Serve as a key commercial voice for customer feedback, market trends, competitive intelligence, and product improvement opportunities.
- Support go-to-market strategies, industry events, trade shows, and customer engagement activities to strengthen brand presence and drive pipeline growth.
- Provide technical and application support to customers as needed, including assisting with troubleshooting and product-related issue resolution.
- Maintain a high level of responsiveness, professionalism, and customer engagement in a fast-paced environment.
- Travel regularly to customer sites, industry events, and partner locations throughout North America.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field.
- Techincal automotive and mechanical aptitude preferred, including diagnostics, fault codes, and ECU systems.
- Experience in heavy-duty truck, utility, or specialty vehicle markets preferred; utility industry experience is a plus.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and customer engagement skills.
- Proven problem-solving ability, business judgment, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to support technical documentation, trade events, and customer-facing activities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and general business systems.
- Ability to travel 40% to support customers, dealers, OEMs, and industry events.
- Strong value-selling mindset with resilience, adaptability, and persistence in a competitive sales environment.
Leadership & Career Growth Path
This role is designed for a commercially driven leader with strong long-term growth potential. Successful candidates will have opportunities to expand commercial leadership responsibilities and grow into broader sales, business development, or strategic leadership roles within Marmon-Herrington and the Marmon Transportation Group.