Sales Manager - OEM Gas Turbines

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Sales Manager-OEM Gas Turbines

Woodward’s Industrial product division is seeking a Sales Manager who will serve as the primary customer interface, responsible for satisfying customer requirements and increasing business for existing and new accounts. Your primary focus will be on growing our OEM Gas Turbine business at Woodward, while also identifying new business opportunities and building strong relationships with our valued customers.

Estimated annual base pay: $105,000 -$133,000

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. 
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  
• 12 paid holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave. 
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance  
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits. 
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 
• Member referral bonus 
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 
• Voluntary benefits, including:  
• Home / Auto Insurance discounts 
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Opportunity Prospecting: Engages industry stakeholders to seek and identify sales opportunities. Proactively identify and cultivate new sales opportunities by engaging inbound leads, qualifying prospects, and maintaining sales funnel.
• Implements Sales Strategies: Supports the design and execution of effective sales strategies which optimize alignment between customer needs and key internal business needs for new opportunity proposals and renegotiation of existing product portfolio.
• Analyze Sales Performance: Evaluates sales data and market trends to identify opportunities and solve straightforward sales challenges.
• Manage Customer Relationships: Identifies, Builds and maintains strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and enhance satisfaction. Supports account reviews (internal and external) regarding customer relationship management, SQDRC scorecards, forecast, margin maintenance, identify and mitigate potential business risks.
• Ensure Compliance: Adheres to company policies, and guidelines and standard sales organization processes, ensuring the quality and consistency of the team's work. Maintains thorough records of activities, communications and opportunities.

Key Skills:

• Sales Strategy Development: Proficient in designing and implementing effective sales strategies to achieve targets and drive revenue growth.
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Skilled in utilizing CRM software to manage and analyze customer interactions, enhancing client satisfaction and retention.
• Data Analysis: Capable of interpreting sales data and metrics to inform decision making and optimize sales performance.
• Time Management: Proficiency in prioritizing tasks, managing schedules, and balancing multiple responsibilities to meet deadlines.
• Communication: Ability to convey ideas clearly, listen proactively, and articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Problem Solving: Competent in identifying and resolving straightforward sales challenges using technical knowledge and judgment.
• Business Acumen: Understanding of key business drivers and the ability to leverage this knowledge to achieve sales objectives.
• Sales Process Optimization: Expertise in identifying sales processes improvements to improve efficiency and effectiveness within established guidelines.
• Team Collaboration: Willingness to work closely with colleagues from sales, marketing, operations, and engineering to achieve common objectives.
• Policy Compliance: Knowledgeable in adhering to company policies and industry regulations to maintain high standards of sales operations.

Successful Candidates Typically Have:

• 2+ years’ experience in a commercial role

Application window is anticipated to close 10 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The

compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee). 

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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