Sales Manager

Who We Are:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries.  We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are.  We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.  We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective:

This individual will be part of the sales organization and contribute to the overall Transportation Products Group sales plan.  Introduce and market several new products and existing lines through proactive selling to existing and new customers. Train, coach and monitor customer’s performance on a continuous basis to ensure they meet sales objectives.   This person will primarily focus on working with our TransAir customer with an emphasis on OEM business development.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develops and executes sales plans to meet mutually established sales quotas .
2. Assist in establishing and maintaining rapport between management, Sales Force and Distributors through meetings, group activities, training and account coordination.
3. Develops and executes plans to increase product familiarity and market knowledge at OEMs within North America
4. Develops and executes plans to maintain and increase the visibility of Lippert products. Facilitates planning and execution process for distributor programs and product launches. 
5. Keeps informed of new products and other general information of interest to Distributors

Working Conditions:

1. Primarily working indoors, office environment.
2. May sit for several hours at a time.
3. Prolonged exposure to computer screens.
4. Repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers, and copiers.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business, or a related field
2. MBA or master’s degree in marketing a plus
3. Experience with school and commercial bus air conditioning systems a plus
4. Experience with transit OEM business development and support a plus

Competencies:

1. Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills
2. Superb leadership, communication, and collaboration capabilities
3. Excellent time management and organizational skills
4. Advanced ability to drive creativity and innovation
5. Project management and execution skills
6. Strong networking and communication skills

Compensation

Salary of $125K - $130K

Freedman by Lippert determines pay based on several factors, including but not limited to the position being offered, education, skills, work experience, and other factors permitted by law. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.

Freedman by Lippert offers Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K with employer match, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Family Leave, Paid Time Off and Sick Time. For a more comprehensive list please see Human Resources. 

Freedman by Lippert is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time salary position, Monday through Friday.

Travel:

Yes, 50% of the time

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be able to pass EVerify.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law.  This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters.  All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member.  Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members.  Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership.  Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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