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Director, N.A. Regional OE Sales - Volvo

Knorr Bremse Group
Avon, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

ON-SITE / REMOTE : Remote

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix we’ve been doing it for 90 years…setting the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today! www.bendix.com / careers

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Date Last Revised : July 19, 2024

Position Summary :

A key leadership position within the Sales & Marketing function, this position is responsible for overseeing and directing the sales efforts, growth, and direction of all Bendix and Knorr-Bremse (KB) Original Equipment (OE) products for the North American Region, specifically for the Volvo account. This individual will ensure current and future sales objectives of the business are being met by creating overall product value equation and strategy to create “wins” for KB / Bendix. Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring the voice of the customer is aligned and communicated throughout Bendix.

Essential Functions :

  • Direct the OE Account team and technical teams to ensure they are aligned to both the sales and business unit objectives.
  • Partner in building the appropriate OE relationships ensuring a strong partnership that addresses the KB / Bendix business needs and the OE customer needs.
  • Use industry knowledge, along with product understanding, to build a differentiation strategy (value selling feature base) to the end customer.
  • Voice of the customer : ensure both the commercial and technical feedback flows are in place and utilized to communicate back to the business and continuously improve our customer position.
  • Lead and drive regularly scheduled customer reviews at all levels and disciplines of the customer partnering with the CoC’s (Center of Competency), identify issues at customers and offer solutions and opportunities.
  • Develop and implement a Customer Management review process.
  • Align KB global strategies and participate in global customer forums ensuring that outcomes are implemented in the business.
  • Partner with Director, Marketing to develop specific channel Marketing strategies.
  • Be an integral part of the Sales leadership team participating in management system and driving company processes, practices, and policies.

Knowledge :

  • Overall commercial vehicle industry knowledge – specifically OEMs.
  • A sound grasp of high-level overall vehicle systems including braking (pneumatic, and electrical architecture) and the interactions of the braking systems with other portions of the vehicle (i.e. engine, transmission, dash and interface to the operator of the vehicle).
  • Knowledge of heavy truck suppliers, distribution channels, and trade associations.
  • An overall knowledge of the Bendix business processes, practices, and policies.
  • An in-depth understanding of the competitive landscape.
  • Overall understanding of all Bendix, KB, and BSFB product portfolio.
  • Experience :

  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in the commercial vehicle industry.
  • A minimum of 5 years of strategic sales, product or marketing experience.
  • Project management and application engineering experience a plus.
  • Heavy Vehicle, Automotive and / or Component Manufacturing sales experience with OEM a plus.
  • Skills :

  • Proven leadership skill set within a sales channel focused function.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, quick at developing relationships in areas that foster a strong professional environment.
  • Strong prioritization capabilities, ensuring that all customer and business needs are met.
  • Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to take customer problems and work with internal Bendix organization, in conjunction with customer, to offer solutions.
  • Demonstrated Bias for Action; Independently operates with a sense of urgency to customer or internal issues / requests.
  • Demonstrate dynamic interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, but also cognizant of the business impacts to both Bendix and customer. Always hold the best business interests of Bendix and KB business in the forefront.
  • Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint effectively.
  • Education :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Engineering, or related business area required; MBA preferred.
  • Greenbelt certification a plus.
  • Travel Requirement :

  • Extensive travel 60% , Domestic and International travel.
  • Position Requirements :

    The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    What does Bendix have to offer you?

    Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.

  • Work / life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
  • 401k Plan with Company matching
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
  • Wellness Program and incentives
  • Hybrid Work policy
  • On-Site Fitness Center
  • On-Site Cafeteria with Healthy menu options
  • Health and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment :
  • Company-Paid Benefits :

  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Business Travel Accident Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits :

  • Medical and Prescription insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
  • Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
  • Long Term Disability
  • Accident Plan
  • Critical Illness Plan
  • Hospital Indemnity Plan
  • Legal
  • Identity Theft and Fraud Protection
  • Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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    Nearest Secondary Market : Akron

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