CentroMotion | Carlisle Brake & Friction
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Welcome to CentroMotion, a global leader in manufacturing friction products, information and control devices, mechanical power transmission products, and thermal and motion controls. Our solutions are used in transportation, agriculture, construction, mining and industrial environments, and are designed to meet the unique needs of OEMs and aftermarket networks.
At CentroMotion, we pride ourselves on deep subject matter expertise, long‑term partnerships, and a drive for innovation and continuous improvement to help our customers achieve their goals. Our brands, including Carlisle Brake & Friction, CrossControl, Elliott Mfg., Gits Mfg., maximatecc, Power‑Packer and Weasler Engineering, are recognized for their quality and reliability.
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to helping build, move and feed the world.
Your Role
The Global Key Account Manager is responsible for attaining sales plan objectives and driving revenue and profit growth within the Americas OEM market. This position is responsible for planning and managing all sales activities within assigned market and customers. The Global Key Account Manager will provide business intelligence and establish clear goals, strategies and initiatives that enable CentroMotion to increase its market share with specific global customers, coordinating activity with regional key account managers.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead sales to develop and grow customer base, implement CentroMotion strategies, and drive a high level of accountability within the assigned customer base.
* Develop and implement both tactics and long‑term sales strategies geared toward greater market share and profitability. Ensure global alignment of key accounts strategy and tactics.
* Define and manage CentroMotion’s value proposition to the market, customers and industry including service, price, and product sales strategies.
* Collaborate extensively with Director of Sales on development and implementation of market, product, and customer strategies.
* Continually evaluate the timely adjustment of sales strategies and forecasts to meet changing market competitive conditions. Execute LTA contracts as required.
* Develop and maintain global key and strategic accounts. Develop effective executive level relationships and broaden networks of contacts at target customers.
* Work with CentroMotion internal and external suppliers where customer interaction is needed, to meet our sales and business goals, strategic objectives, and enhance our profitability and supply base to capture and leverage benefits to CentroMotion where CentroMotion customer involvement is warranted (exp. design changes). Be the customer liaison relative to quality concerns.
* Lead the review, analysis, and recommendation of new business opportunities and sales leads. Follow sales process to provide technical proposals, generate competitive quotation, secure business award, and ensure product introduction.
* Gather continuous intelligence on product performance, competitors, customer and dealer attitudes, latest problems, and opportunities.
* Develop and maintain annual and running customer forecasts for financial, AOP, business, and operations planning purposes. Own and manage demand signal flow from customer to CentroMotion and back, working with and through CentroMotion customer service and operations, to ensure capacity / demand balance, high on time delivery and customer satisfaction.
* Work extensively with other roles in sales and marketing (analysts, customer service, and marketing) as well as other functions including R&D, operations, and finance to meet or exceed customer expectations and to build / reinforce a positive CentroMotion brand promise.
What You Need to Succeed
* Bachelor’s degree, Engineering or Technical degree preferred.
* Minimum of 5-10 years of proven sales management & business development experience in technical sales or product management within manufacturing/industrial markets
* Proficient in ERP/MRP, Microsoft Office, and CRM software – we use Salesforce CRM.
* Must be an excellent communicator as well as possess strong analytical abilities.
* Excellent interpersonal skills; good with people; able to manage deadlines.
* Demonstrate effective leadership and people management skills.
* Versed and proficient in sales processes.
* Ability to travel: 50%
What Will Set You Apart
* Prior key account or global key account experience
* Experience selling to OEMs in agriculture, construction, or lawn and turf markets
* Experience selling engineered solutions for an agricultural, automotive, construction, or manufacturing environment.
* Direct experience selling to John Deere
What We Offer
* Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.
* Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
* Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.
* Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long‑term disability insurance.
* 401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
* Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
* Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
* Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
* Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
* Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s, plus paid vacation available from day one.
* Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and let’s build something amazing together.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
We value people as individuals with different backgrounds and believe that having a variety of perspectives is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel safe to share their ideas and concerns without fear of negative consequences. By valuing differences, we create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives to our collective success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Notification to Agencies
CentroMotion and its affiliated companies (Carlisle Brake & Friction, CrossControl, Elliott Mfg., Gits Mfg., maximatecc, Power‑Packer, and Weasler Engineering) do not accept resume submissions from agencies outside of existing agreements. Please do not send resumes to CentroMotion employees. CentroMotion is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resume submissions.
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