Sales Manager, Power

Vaisala is a global technology leader and expert in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements and our solutions enable customers to find answers, remove doubt, and make smarter decisions.  We take pride in being pioneers who strive to bring about positive changes in both the society and environment, and our work is not done yet.  Curiosity, the desire to meet challenges and an extraordinary ability to innovate are Vaisala's core, both past and present. In line with our mission “Observations for a better world,” we continue our work to help find answers and take action for a sustainable future.  

 

Our employees demonstrate, uphold, support, and model the Vaisala Values: Customer Focus, Innovation & Renewal, Strong Together and Integrity. Sharing strong and common values is part of our culture and enables us to work towards our shared mission.

 

Industrial Measurements business area serves a wide range of industries and applications ranging from pharmaceutical to food industries, and from warehouses to power transformers. It offers a broad range of accurate and reliable measurement instruments based on the cutting-edge technology to help our customers optimize their processes, improve efficiency, minimize energy consumption, and ensure the high quality of their end-products. 

 

Why Join Us?

 

The Regional Sales Manager, Power will be responsible for driving sales growth and expanding market share within the Midwest region. This role involves managing relationships with key stakeholders, developing strategic sales plans, and ensuring customer satisfaction with Vaisala’s Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales within the power industry and a deep understanding of transformer monitoring technologies.

 

What's your role?

 

• Sales Strategy Development: Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy to achieve sales targets and expand Vaisala’s presence in the power transformer monitoring market within the region.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities.
• Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers at electric utility companies and manufacturers reps. Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing insights and solutions that meet their needs.
• Sales Process Management: Oversee the entire sales process from lead generation to closing deals, ensuring a seamless customer experience. Utilize Salesforce to track sales activities and customer interactions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including product management, marketing, and customer service, to align sales efforts with company objectives and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Product Expertise: Maintain in-depth knowledge of Vaisala’s Power products and services, and effectively communicate their benefits to customers.
• Reporting: Work with assigned manufacturers reps to prepare forecasts for management, providing insights into sales performance and market conditions.

 

What will you bring?

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of sales experience in the power industry, preferably with a focus on transformer monitoring solutions.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and growing market share.
• Strong understanding of DGA technologies and their applications in the power sector.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% within the region as required.

 

 

ANTICIPATED SALARY RANGE: $100,000-120,000 annually with the sales bonus plan. (Salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data). Additionally, we offer our employees a competitive benefits package which is outlined below. Please note that applications sent via email cannot be processed due to privacy reasons.

 

 

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