About the job:
As an OEM Sales Manager you will drive business growth by developing relationships with new Manufacturing OEM and system builder customers while expanding opportunities within existing accounts. Identify and pursue market share growth through strategic account management, customer engagement, and targeted business development initiatives. Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and process innovations to effectively support customer needs. Lead the sales strategy and market development efforts for Gasketed, Brazed, and Fusion Bonded Heat Exchangers, with a focus on driving revenue growth across new and existing markets. Champion Alfa Laval’s position as a market leader in heat transfer solutions by fostering customer satisfaction and leveraging data-driven insights to support business decisions and organizational growth.
This is a hybrid position located in Richmond, VA.
As a part of the team, you will:
- Follow established sales processes and guidelines to promote and sell Alfa Laval Product and services.
- Analyze and understand market insights and the customers buying behavior and make sales plans according to the business division strategy and targets, by working closely with experienced sales or sales team leader.
- Look for and manage leads from the market and customers and convert them in real business opportunities in other to ensure the pipeline.
- Be active in the market and focus on making visits, meetings and interactions to customers, focusing on customer needs understanding and highlighting the value of our products and services.
- Run the operation by managing the customer grid and proactive planning in our tools.
- Develop value quotes reflecting the customer needs stressing the unique selling points and follow up.
- Use the CRM tool and other tools in a consistent and qualitative way, to support the sales process and take decisions.
We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
What you know:
You have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or a related field and:
- 3+ years’ overall sales, engineering, or business development experience.
- Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Solid analytical skills.
- Knowledge of refrigeration applications and market.
- Ability to travel up to 60% of the time
At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, currently, we are prioritizing candidates who reside in the US or have an established presence in the area.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more. At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job, background, skills, and experience to get it right. The base salary for this role is typically $95,000 - $120,000.
Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
- 3+ years of overall sales, engineering, or business development experience
- Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
- Solid analytical skills
- Knowledge of refrigeration applications and the refrigeration market
- Ability to travel up to 60% of the time
Alfa Laval Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Alfa Laval and has not been reviewed or approved by Alfa Laval.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) support is described as generous in U.S. postings, and the retirement plan is a notable strength alongside core coverage.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are core parts of the package, and health insurance is often described positively in U.S. materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are standard, with options like purchasing additional PTO expanding flexibility for some roles.
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What We Do
Pioneering positive impact! Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world. Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate heat transfer, separation, fluid handling products separation, and fluid handling products. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – in energy, the environment, food, and the marine industry. Alfa Laval today has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions make a difference in daily life. You can learn more on our website about how our products work, and how they are used in industries worldwide. We welcome your engagement, comments and questions - our guidelines and moderation policy for Alfa Laval channels on social media can be found here: https://www.alfalaval.com/legal/community-guidelines/ Personal data will be handled in accordance with the Alfa Laval Privacy Policy. https://www.alfalaval.com/privacy
