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National Sales Manager

Yanmar
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

YOUR JOB IN A NUTSHELL

Youve already builtup part of your professional career and now youd like to boost it in a challenging environment within an international group Then youve come to the right place !

The Yanmar Compact Equipment North America Inc. (CENA) team is looking for its future collaborator to join its team as a National Sales Manager !

The National Sales Manager is responsible for overseeing a team of Regional Business Development Managers (BDMs). The National Sales Manager (NSM) is chartered with promoting growth revenue and customer relations within an assigned territory on a direct sales basis through the Yanmar Compact Equipment North America (YCENA) dealer network.

The NSM is responsible for working with dealers in the assigned territory and other team members to increase wholesale and retail sales (whole goods & attachments) and secure revenue for YCENA while supporting and collaborating with other YCENA Divisions (Parts Service Marketing Accounting Training) for additional sales opportunities.

The NSM will also leverage their experience and expertise to coach develop and manage a team of regional business development managers. Successful candidate will possess strong leadership qualities a deep understanding of the compact equipment industry and exceptional sales expertise.

This is a fulltime salaried exempt remote position. While this is a home officebased role the candidate would need to be near a major airport preferably in the central time zone. The successful candidate will work closely with and report to the Director of Business Development North America.

But before telling you more about this position let us introduce ourselves !

ABOUT US

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America Inc. (CENA) designs manufactures and supports a complete range of compact equipment including compact track loaders mini excavators wheel loaders and construction equipment for use in such markets as construction landscaping utility land management and agriculture. The products are sold primarily through a third party independent dealer network.

Tasks

Communication

  • Participate in critical dealer meetings to provide support with product programs and marketing efforts to drive business and dealer engagement such as Annual Dealer Business Planning and Review sessions.
  • Conduct team meetings to discuss sales targets and performance metrics.
  • Provide clear and consistent communication offering guidance and direction to the team.
  • Communicates job expectations by planning monitoring appraising and reviewing job contributions and employee enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Cultivate and communicate a playbook for regional sales management to ensure standardized work instruction.

Team Development

  • Consistently review the performance of each Regional Business Manager establishing development plans and yearly MBO goals in support of company objectives.
  • Identify high potentials and emerging talent and design development specific to next career level or position.
  • Act as a positive example to Regional Business Managers to demonstrate the energy required to take the business to the next level.
  • Provide constructive feedback and set actionable goals to enhance the teams sales productivity and professional growth.
  • Accomplishes regional sales human resource objectives by recruiting selecting orienting training assigning scheduling coaching counseling and disciplining employees.
  • Continuously improve and in some cases develop work instructions and / or a playbook for Yanmar CE NA RBM / field sales team to drive standardization and ensure successful management and stabilization of the region.
  • Fiscal Responsibility

  • Ensure cost effective management of expenses through the administration and control of budgeted costs annually such as T&E.
  • Minimize the legal exposure associated with customer or dealer issues.
  • Monitor internal tools resources and measure against budget discussing accordingly.
  • Financial Acumen Analyze the tradeoff between margin and market share.
  • Drive the Sales Team towards achieving the set revenue targets and profitability goals.
  • Sales Performance Monitoring

  • Set and achieve sales targets for Regional Business Managers.
  • Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and areas for improvement.
  • Prepare and present regular reports to Senior Leadership Team highlighting performance metrics challenges and strategic initiatives.
  • Implement sales management tools to enhance sales operations and reporting accuracy.
  • Be responsible for quarterly and annual sales forecast for assigned region. Other reports and forecasts as assigned.
  • Dealer and Channel Support

  • Visit plan and provide support to dealer partners trade shows and special events.
  • Collaborate with Channel Development team to support prospecting establishing and onboarding new dealers to enhance distribution channel.
  • Support and grow product sales of Yanmar & ASV Construction Equipment to increase revenue profit and overall growth within assigned territory.
  • Ensure Wholesale Retail and marketing campaigns are effectively communicated and understood by dealers and channels.
  • Ensure marketing coop budgets are utilized and prioritized by dealers and RBM
  • Provide training to assist in the development of dealers or the onboarding of new Yanmar CE NA dealers.
  • Requirements

    Education and Experience :

  • Bachelors degree in business marketing or similar field.
  • Experience Required : 10 years of sales experience preferably in the construction equipment sector with dealer territory or direct sales experience.
  • Proven track record of managing a sales representative network or team and successful sales though dealers.
  • Exceptional communication negotiation and relationshipbuilding skills.
  • Proven ability to meet sales targets and drive business growth.
  • Proficiency in the operation and application of all construction products.
  • High level of business acumen pertaining to manufacturer and independent dealer / Independent rental relationships.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a team. Ability to manage remote teams and align tasks to strategic goals.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive and develop effective dealer relationships management and strategic development skills.
  • Knowledge Skills & Abilities :

  • Motivation for sales
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Initiative Start and maintain projects with little supervision
  • Team leadership and management skills
  • Territory management
  • Presentations skills Create and present territory analysis to management leadership dealers and customers
  • Performance management
  • Communication Excellent verbal written and ecommunication skills
  • Closing skills
  • Building relationships
  • Negotiation
  • Sales planning
  • Customer focus
  • Construction equipment industry and product knowledge
  • Strong experience in Microsoft Office Suite Salesforce and / or other CRM solutions.
  • Travel :

  • Ability to travel; domestic and international. Up to 75% travel.
  • USEFUL INFORMATION

  • Worksite : Remote
  • Position : National Sales Manager
  • Job Type : Full Time
  • FLSA : Exempt
  • Department : Sales
  • Work Schedule : MF
  • Starting Wage : $135165K
  • This position offers the potential for discretionary bonus compensation up to 30% of base salary.
  • Benefits

    YCENA currently offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical Dental Vision Basic Life & AD&D Voluntary Term Life Short & LongTerm Disability EAP HSA Medical & Dependent Care FSA Accident Insurance Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Paid Time Off Paid Holidays and a 401(K) plan with a company match of up to 4%.

    The above Job Description is not intended to be an allencompassing list of responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this position. It is intended to be a guideline reflecting the principal activities.

    WHY JOIN US

    Our Culture & Values :

    Our philosophy is simple : To understand the challenges customers face exceed their expectations and deliver excellence in everything we do. With more than 30 nationalities under one roof we are a truly international company where we welcome and appreciate you for who you are and what you can contribute to our Yanmar family.

    We aim to create an inclusive workplace based on respect and equality. An organization where everyone feels comfortable and where diversity provides opportunities for people rather than setting boundaries.

    We strongly support an open working atmosphere where you will have plenty of room to share ideas think out of the box develop your individual potential and build better team performance. Yanmar people are passionate about the company our products and the corporate mission we all contribute to achieving a sustainable future for all. We love to go the extra mile for that. As individuals but even more so as a team where we help and empower each other to shine.

    Efficiency reliability and innovation are the core values that reflect our products but also inspire our people in their work. They are the foundation on which we find new opportunities to improve every day strive for higher quality and learn from each other. Our objective is to provide firstclass solutions with our products and service to overcome our customers problems and challenges today and in the future. Thats where our people their values and how they live their work make the difference.

    Our Benefits :

    We benefit from the many talents and multiple skills from people of all backgrounds allowing us to stand out in what we achieve. Do you want to join us and give your best We are committed to do the same by giving you our best in return.

    At Yanmar you will find a fascinating job in an enthusiastic team with friendly colleagues modern employment conditions with an attractive benefits package and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

    Its time to become part of the team

    Do you look forward to taking on exciting challenges in an expanding environment within our Team Apply quickly and easily with your CV here.

    We are already looking forward to meeting you see you soon !

    Salary : $135,165

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