District Sales Manager - East

About Optimus Technologies 

Optimus Technologies is a clean energy technology company based in Pittsburgh, PA. Optimus manufactures the Vector System, an advanced fuel system technology that enables diesel engines to operate on 100% biodiesel. The Vector System is designed for medium and heavy-duty fleet applications, where emissions reductions are challenging or impossible to achieve in a cost-effective manner through other means. The Vector System integrates into existing operations to facilitate a seamless transition to low-carbon fuels.  

Optimus’ Vector System is in use with leading municipal and private fleets throughout the country, enabling them to achieve near-zero carbon emissions while reducing their fuel and fleet operating costs. 

Find out more at optimustec.com, on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.  

Job Description 

Optimus seeks a dynamic, organized, customer focused full-cycle District Sales Manager to help us to reach our bold growth goals assisting fleets in reducing their carbon emissions and achieving environmental sustainability milestones. This role will be one of the company’s primary ambassadors to new potential commercial truck fleets and to ushering our existing clients into a repeat buying cycle.  

This is a full-time salary ($128,640-$144,400 base) remote position to be preferably based in an area with convenient travel options and with travel requirements of up to 50%. Optimus is a fast-growing technology company; all employees must be self-directed and capable of managing multiple duties within the company. This position will allow for a wide range of growth and new opportunities in a flexible and evolving work environment. You’ll generate opportunities with net-new customers, forecast sales activity, and achieve revenue targets while creating satisfied and reference-able customers. 

Optimus is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, veterans and members of other historically disenfranchised groups are strongly encouraged to apply.  If you are unsure about being qualified for this position after reading the responsibilities and requirements, please apply anyway! We are most excited to work with individuals who learn quickly and have a passion for clean energy solutions. 

Responsibilities 

• A proven hunter with experience working with large commercial vehicle fleets; as a Tier one supplier or an OEM 

• Become an expert on the Vector System, its benefits and applications, and the larger biodiesel market 

• Ability to creatively explain and present complex, technical concepts in an easy-to-understand manner  

• Excellent communication and presentation skills required, with experience presenting TCO concepts 

• Establish and maintain relationships with fleet managers, sustainability managers, and shippers to facilitate the entirety of the sales cycle 

• Take ownership over a long lead, educational sales cycle that requires the cultivation of meaningful and long-lasting client relationships 

• Develop an action plan with your manager to achieve quarterly company OKR’s; maintain other sales metrics throughout the sales process 

• Work with the customer success team to ensure new customers are onboarded effectively and seamlessly  

• Navigate complex enterprise structures to achieve stakeholder alignment 

• Communicate effectively to align Optimus team members and internal resources 

• Accurately communicate sales activity and forecasts to the senior management team 

• Identify and communicate market trends and product feedback as needed 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in sales or business development 

• Demonstrated success