Position Overview
IC Bus, a leader in innovative school bus design and manufacturing, has an exciting opportunity for a
Sales Director
to join our dynamic organization. This role is a key leadership position responsible for driving sales strategy, leading a regional team, and shaping the future of how we serve our customers and dealer network.
As the
Sales Director
, you will oversee the IC Bus sales team from the Midwest through the West Coast. You’ll be instrumental in rolling out new programs, driving change management initiatives, and executing growth strategies to deliver year-over-year performance improvement. You’ll cultivate a best-in-class customer experience that inspires new behaviors across our dealer network and grows market share through both retention and conquest opportunities.
Location: Remote/Lilse Based, with regular travel across the Midwest and West Coast
Responsibilities
Provide strategic sales leadership to achieve and exceed regional sales goals.
Develop and execute regional sales plans that drive business growth and margin expansion.
Lead, coach, and motivate a sales team to achieve individual and collective success.
Identify and develop new business opportunities while expanding existing accounts.
Serve as a trusted resource with deep product and market knowledge, introducing new products and solutions to customers and dealers.
Deliver clear, data-driven performance reports and insights into the leadership in Lisle.
Challenge the status quo through change leadership, identifying process improvements and innovative approaches to drive results.
Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and engagement, fostering long-term relationships.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of sales experience
At least 3 years of lead experience
OR
Master's degree and at least 5 years of sales experience
At least 3 years of lead experience
OR
At least 10 years of sales experience
At least 3 years of lead experience
Additional Requirements
Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
Desired Skills
Proven experience in sales leadership, account management, or commercial roles, ideally within a manufacturing, automotive, or transportation environment.
Strong change management and leadership skills with a track record of motivating teams to exceed expectations.
Highly proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
Excellent presentation and communication skills; confident interacting with all levels of leadership, both internally and externally.
Demonstrated ability to build strong customer and dealer relationships.
Self-motivated, well-organized, and driven by results.
Benefits and Compensation
This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.
Company Overview
About TRATON
With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.
About International
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.
*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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