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Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison
has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.
What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in
1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving
progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison
Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units,
our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.
Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!
Benefits:
The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility
may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available
benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.
* Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
* Employer HSA contribution
* Dental & Vision Insurance
* Paid Parental Leave
* Short & Long-Term Disability
* Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity,
Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
* 401K with generous Company match & contribution
* Accrued Paid Time Off
* 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
* Robust employee wellness program
* Tuition assistance program
Job Description:
Primary Purpose of Role
The Territory Sales Manager (TSM) is accountable for achieving the regional
sales and profitability objectives. This role will pursue growth in Off
Highway’s industrial business within the regional geography. Candidates for this
position must be located near a major industrial target city (ideally Chicago or
Milwaukee area) and open to frequent travel to customers in the region and Off
Highway facilities.
Key Responsibilities
* Provides leadership for Off Highway’s internal and external customers in all
assigned tasks, while always upholding Off Highway’s core values.
* Achieve the region’s revenue and profitability plan for Off Highway
Industrial business. Establish an environment and foundation for sustainable
future sales growth. Sells and teaches others how to sell the Off Highway
value proposition to Off Highway’s valued customers.
* Direct the selling activities within the region, inclusive of resource
deployment and customer interactions. Prioritizes Off Highway resources
effectively and in accordance with Off Highway’s corporate objectives.
* Efficiently manages Off Highway’s distributor relationships. Works in
conjunction with the territory development and key account teams to ensure
growth in defined key account segments.
* Responsible for the region’s forecasting and sales tracking requirements in a
timely and defined manner.
* Sets strategic vision for the region; develops and adheres to the approved
business plan; and, accomplishes the growth initiatives that have been
established in Off Highway’s annual budget process.
* Evaluates market trends and gathers competitive information, identifies
trends that can affect current and future growth of regional sales and
profitability.
* Special projects as assigned.
* Ability to travel as required to accomplish the objectives and requirements
of the territory.
* Be willing to and skilled in prospecting for new projects and customer
opportunities.
Competencies
* Languages – English is mandatory; other languages are preferred.
* Strong technical knowledge and hands on experience on Off Highway products.
* Knowledge of failure modes analysis (what failed and why). Strong 8D
discipline and basic RED X knowledge.
* Strong computer skills. High computer’s skills in Microsoft & internet; Off
Highway systems is an advantage.
* High verbal and written communication skills (Face to face, Phone & e-mail).
* Strong process and teaming skills as this position involves a great deal of
interaction with Leadership, Service Centers, and Customers. Must be
self-starter and able to work towards department goals with minimal
supervision.
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred. Industry experience of three
to five years in field sales will also be considered. Preference given for
direct experience with Industrial customers in stationary applications in
Power Transmission and Gear Reducer engineering and or sales.
* Track record of growing territory sales and overcoming customer objections.
* Ability to evaluate a sales territory, develop a territory roadmap and a
desire to pursue new customer interactions. Be comfortable engaging with
customers and prospects by telephone and online as needed.
* Accountable with a sense of curiosity towards the unknown.
* Working knowledge of the Stationary Industrial Market, Gear Reducer and Power
Transmission Industry. (F Brevini product knowledge preferred)
* Record of individual and TEAM achievements in prior sales positions.
* Strong negotiating skills. Formal sales training courses a plus.
* Oversee accounts receivable activity, escalating and resolving customer
payment issues.
* Strong interpersonal skills, Oral, written, telephone and presentation
skills.
* Ability to learn and retain product specific information and utilize to
position the features and benefits to customers’ needs.
* Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft
BI, and CRM system Salesforce.com.
Travel
Ability to travel (approx. 50% of time, mostly in North America)
Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for
all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed,
national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or
veteran status.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring
assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers
information, please contact us at Ask4Max@allisontransmission.com
[http://mailto:%20Ask4Max@allisontransmission.com].
Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to
individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be
on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will
not solicit money or banking information from applicants.