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David Careers

OEM Sales Manager

Posted 9 days ago

elgin industriesElgin (IL)
Sales ManagersIndustrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$80,000 - $90,000 per year

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About the role

Elgin Industries | Elgin, Illinois
Salary: $80,000–$90,000 per year
Department: Sales | Reports to: CEOStrength customer partnerships
Elgin Industries is seeking an OEM Sales Manager to strengthen existing customer relationships in the automotive, heavy-duty, and industrial markets. You will work with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, distributors, and direct accounts to identify opportunities, develop new product applications, and achieve annual sales and/or profit goals. This is a hands-on account management and business development role with no direct supervisory responsibilities. For more than 100 years, family-owned Elgin Industries has engineered and manufactured engine and chassis components in the United States. Join a company built on innovation, customer success, honesty, integrity, and respect—and help expand relationships with customers who rely on quality manufacturing solutions.
What you will do:
  • Develop and maintain OEM account coverage
  • Build relationships with customer decision-makers, understand their objectives and challenges, and identify opportunities across Elgin product lines.
  • Work with OEM account partners to evaluate and test products and secure new applications.
  • Develop and execute business plans that support annual sales and/or profit goals.
  • Manage day-to-day sales activities, including quotations, obtaining orders, account follow-up, and website management.
  • Monitor market conditions, competitors, and distributor activity; share actionable feedback and report gained and lost business to management.
  • Maintain accurate sales activity and expense reports, and represent Elgin at conferences, trade shows, and workshops.
  • What you bring
  • At least three years of OEM sales experience with a proven record of significant sales accomplishments in the automotive, heavy-duty, and industrial markets.
  • A bachelor's degree in sales, marketing, or another business field.
  • Demonstrated ability to prospect, develop growth opportunities, close business, and build lasting customer relationships.
  • An established network of contacts with key decision-makers in one or more of the target markets.
  • Strong communication, presentation, persuasion, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence without direct supervisory authority.
  • A self-directed, strategic approach, strong organization and time management, and consistent follow-through.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a valid driver's license.
  • ApplyReady to grow OEM business with a century-strong manufacturer? Apply Today!

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