Manager, OEM Sales

About Leviton

For more than 120 years, Leviton has been powering innovation and connecting people to what matters most. As a global leader in electrical, lighting, data networking, and energy management solutions, we are driven by a passion for excellence and a commitment to making everyday life better. Our success is built on the creativity, expertise, and dedication of our people. Join our team and be part of a collaborative culture where you can grow your career, make an impact, and help build what’s next.

About the role

The Manager, OEM Sales, is responsible for driving profitable growth within existing accounts while developing new business opportunities with targeted OEM, industrial, and specialized customers. This role manages a portfolio of large, complex, strategic accounts and is accountable for achieving annual sales revenue objectives exceeding $5 million. Preference will go to candidates in the midwestern, northeastern, or southeastern regions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic account plans to expand existing business and secure new opportunities within targeted OEM, industrial, and specialized market segments.
• Achieve and exceed annual sales and profitability objectives of $5 million or more.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities that align with organizational growth objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customer decision-makers and stakeholders at multiple levels within customer organizations.
• Coordinate cross-functional resources to support customer requirements, including pricing, product availability, engineering support, product specifications, product configurations, quality assurance, warranty support, and application expertise.
• Collaborate with Sales Leadership, Operations, Product Management, Engineering, and Customer Service teams to execute account growth strategies and resolve customer challenges.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to identify opportunities for increased sales, market share, and customer retention.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipeline activity, and customer account records within company systems.
• Ensure the timely resolution of customer concerns while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Qualifications

Technical

• Strong consultative selling, negotiation, and relationship management skills required
• Technical aptitude with the ability to understand product specifications, applications, and customer requirements

Behavioral:

• Communication – Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with coworkers, along with internal and external customers and key stakeholders
• Problem-Solver – Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues and develop effective solutions
• Interpersonal Skills – Build strong relationships with others to promote a supportive and engaged workplace
• Negotiation – Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable outcomes
• Customer Service – Provide excellent service to internal and external customers
• Analytical Skills – Analyze data to make informed decisions
• Critical Thinking – Ability to think critically and make informed decisions to optimize performance
• Strategic Thinker – Ability to think strategically and make informed decisions to support the organizations goals
• Relationship Builder – Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with key stakeholders
• Decisiveness – Ability to make quick, informed decisions to help the team move forward
• Strategic – Ability to anticipate future trends, envision long-term goals, and develop plans to achieve them
• Decision Maker – Ability to select best course of action from various alternatives to achieve desired outcomes.  An effective decision maker is crucial to guide a team towards their goal

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful sales, business development, or account management experience, preferably in OEM, industrial, manufacturing, or distribution environments
• Previous experience in the structured cabling field required
• Proven track record of managing large, complex accounts and delivering sustained revenue growth.
• Experience working with OEM customers and industrial distribution channels.
• Experience managing multimillion-dollar sales portfolios and long-term strategic customer relationships.
• Experience developing and executing strategic account plans that drive measurable business results.

Travel

Up to 50%

What We Offer

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical (with an HSA option), Dental, Vision and Rx coverage beginning the 1st day of the month following your start date
• 401(k) Program with employer matching contributions. Participation begins immediately upon hire; employer match begins after 1 year of service
• Life, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness insurance options
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Up to 18 days Paid Time Off

Other perks include Volunteer Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Advocacy Program, Bereavement Leave, and additional wellness incentive programs.

For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544.

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Pay Range

($160,000 - $170,000 per year)