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Denso

Automotive HVAC systems and components supplier

Regional Heavy-Duty Sales Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$105k - $128k/yr+ Bonus program
Senior
Bachelor's
United States
In PersonExtensive travel throughout the assigned territory; must live in the Southern U.S., preferably near a major airport.
Sales & Account ManagementField Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
  • Five to eight years of relevant experience.
  • Excellent project management skills, including defining program, project, or process objectives; identifying customers, stakeholders, and their interests; planning steps; and coordinating resources to accomplish goals and objectives effectively and on time.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present, interpret information based on general knowledge of the organization, its products, and procedures, and independently explain and discuss technical or complex materials.
  • Excellent customer service skills and the ability to approach every business relationship as a partnership.
  • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to independently evaluate complex situations, develop innovative solutions, apply specialty-area knowledge, and use sound judgment.
  • Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to resolve difficult or complicated situations that are often sensitive in nature.
  • The ability to recognize and apply subtle cues to anticipate customers’ needs and potential next steps, take a strong stand respectfully, and seek positive outcomes.
  • Competency with computer software and mainframe applications to manipulate, analyze, and reconcile data.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • A Kaizen mindset.
  • The ability to effectively apply the Plan-Do-Check-Act process.
  • Must live in the Southern U.S. (Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Florida); proximity to a major airport is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and strengthen relationships with current and prospective customers in the heavy-duty industry.
  • Provide detailed reports on territory sales performance and market opportunities to the Heavy-Duty Sales Manager.
  • Analyze customer data to recommend optimal inventory and identify sales opportunities.
  • Strengthen existing distributor relationships and establish new partnerships to enhance the company’s distribution network.
  • Lead and coordinate efforts to convert competitors’ product lines to the company’s products among distributors.
  • Organize and deliver product training sessions for distributor and store personnel to improve product knowledge and sales techniques.
  • Manage and participate in trade shows, exhibitions, and other promotional events to represent the company and promote its products.
  • Oversee and support customer service initiatives to ensure distributor satisfaction and promptly address issues or concerns.
  • Conduct gap analyses and facilitate the interchange of competitor parts to the company’s parts.
  • Achieve and exceed sales targets and budgets through effective territory management.
  • Provide technical training, customer support, and business analytics.
  • Manage and coordinate the changeover of competitive product lines to the company’s products.
  • Collaborate closely with the Heavy-Duty Sales Manager to maximize account productivity and representative agency effectiveness.
  • Work closely with representative agencies in the territory to maximize sales objectives and opportunities and deliver service that meets customers’ expectations and needs.
  • Represent the company at major industry events and conferences and with high-level clients or partners.
  • Travel extensively throughout the assigned territory to support customers, develop business, and strengthen relationships.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous automotive aftermarket experience.
  • Living near a major airport.

About the company

Denso Thermal Systems S.p.A. designs, develops, manufactures and sells automotive thermal components and integrated cockpit modules, including air-conditioning systems, engine cooling parts, heat exchangers, radiators and compressors for cars, commercial vehicles, tractors and buses. Its products cool engines, regulate cabin temperature and provide compact, integrated cockpit and front-end assemblies for vehicles. As part of the DENSO Group, it benefits from a global footprint, multiple product lines, and aftermarket support that span different vehicle types. Its goal is to deliver reliable, efficient thermal solutions and integrated modules to OEMs and aftermarket customers, helping vehicles run safely and comfortably across a wide range of mobility sectors.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Kariya, Japan

Founded

1947

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What believers are saying

  • June 2026 AESC battery passport validation positions DENSO for the February 2027 EU mandate.
  • FY2026 revenue reached ¥7.54 trillion and operating profit rose 6.5%, proving execution.
  • North American sales hit $12.7 billion in FY2026, giving DENSO scale in its largest market.

What critics are saying

  • DENSO withdrew its April 2026 Rohm bid, losing control over critical power semiconductor supply.
  • FY2027 operating profit guidance falls to ¥500 billion as tariffs and material costs bite.
  • Toyota-linked automotive demand dominates DENSO; a prolonged EV sourcing shift compresses core volumes and bargaining power.

What makes Denso unique

  • DENSO’s June 2026 battery passport service ships EU Battery Regulation compliance, not concepts.
  • DENSO’s MobiQ V2X stack and RSU-5941 target roadside infrastructure, fleet, and traffic systems.
  • DENSO’s April 2026 FoodVentures deal extends automotive sensing and manufacturing into controlled agriculture.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Bonus Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Onsite Fitness Center
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career Development and Ongoing Training

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

9%
PR Newswire
Jun 30th, 2026
DENSO and TÜV Rheinland Japan validate battery passport for AESC energy storage products ahead of EU mandate

DENSO and TÜV Rheinland Japan have validated a battery passport for AESC Group's energy storage products using actual data, confirming its compliance with the EU Battery Regulation ahead of the February 2027 mandate. DENSO provided the technological foundation for generating and managing battery passports, which enables access to battery information via QR codes whilst maintaining data security. TÜV Rheinland Japan, acting as an independent certification body, verified the system's regulatory compliance and data reliability based on EU standards. AESC supplied data from its existing energy storage systems business and has implemented sustainability measures across its supply chain, including battery recycling frameworks. The validation confirmed the solution's practicality for real-world business integration. The companies will now expand their efforts to include AESC's automotive batteries for broader market implementation.

PR Newswire
Jun 17th, 2026
DENSO honours top suppliers at 2026 North America Business Partner Awards

DENSO, a leading mobility supplier, has recognised the winners of its 2026 North America Business Partner Awards at its annual business partner convention in Southfield, Michigan. The event, themed "Tradition Meets Transformation, Let's Craft Tomorrow Together", celebrated suppliers demonstrating exceptional performance in quality, value, innovation and partnership. Toray Resin Americas received the Supplier of the Year award. Other winners included Adkev, Asahi Kasei Plastics, GSW Manufacturing and Vishay for Value Leadership, whilst UACJ Trading & Processing America won for Innovation. The event emphasised supply chain resilience and collaboration amid geopolitical shifts and evolving market dynamics. DENSO, which generated $12.7 billion in North American sales in fiscal year 2026, employs over 23,000 people across nearly 50 sites in the region.

PR Newswire
Jun 4th, 2026
DENSO debuts RSU-5941 Kit at ITS America to advance V2X infrastructure connectivity

DENSO will showcase its vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology at the 2026 ITS America Conference & Expo in Detroit from 9-12 June. The mobility supplier will demonstrate its MobiQ smart mobility solutions at booth 2053, featuring roadside and on-board units that enable real-time communication between vehicles and infrastructure. Key displays include the RSU-5941 Kit, DENSO's latest roadside unit designed to integrate with existing transport infrastructure, and an interactive V2X experience showing how traditional intersections can be transformed. The technology supports applications including traffic signal priority, emergency vehicle pre-emption and real-time traveller information. DENSO, headquartered in Kariya, Japan, generated $47.2 billion in global sales in the fiscal year ending March 2026, with North American operations contributing $12.7 billion.

ITmedia Inc.
May 13th, 2026
Rohm CEO eyes dual power: Japanese chip alliance and Denso partnership boost solution offerings

Rohm president Katsumi Azuma discussed the company's dual strategic approach on 12 May 2026, involving partnerships with Denso and ongoing power semiconductor business integration talks with Toshiba and Mitsubishi Electric. The company aims to maximise corporate value by strengthening both analogue capabilities through Denso collaboration and power semiconductor operations through the three-company alliance. Regarding the Toshiba and Mitsubishi Electric negotiations, Azuma emphasised building a strong Japanese power device consortium capable of competing globally. He acknowledged concerns about decision-making speed with multiple parties involved but stressed careful coordination to leverage each company's strengths. The integration covers Rohm and Toshiba's entire semiconductor businesses, whilst the three-way alliance focuses specifically on power semiconductor operations. Total funding raised now stands at $295 million.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 28th, 2026
Denso reports $52.4B revenue for FY2026, raises dividend amid tariff pressures

Denso reported consolidated revenue of ¥7.54 trillion for fiscal year 2026 (ended 31 March), up 5.3% year-on-year. Operating profit rose 6.5% to ¥552.5 billion, whilst profit attributable to owners increased 5.9% to ¥443.8 billion. The Japanese automotive supplier attributed revenue growth to higher vehicle sales and cost recovery from product programme changes. However, profitability was affected by tariff-related costs, higher material prices and increased workforce investment. For fiscal year 2027, Denso forecasts revenue of ¥7.67 trillion but expects operating profit to decline to ¥500 billion, reflecting increased investments for future growth and business uncertainty. The company raised its annual dividend to ¥67 for FY2026 and forecasts ¥74 for FY2027. Regional performance showed strongest operating profit growth in Europe, up 221.3%.