Sales Manager - Defense Division

Aurora, Ohio, United Statesthyssenkrupp rothe erde USA Inc


Type of contract:Full-time, Permanent
Experience level:Management
Remote work:Hybrid
Job field:Sales, Marketing & Product Management
Status:Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible
Posting date:2026/06/02
Job number:US_RS_08437
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Your responsibilities

Position Summary: Manage military and defense designated key accounts. Develop new customers and new opportunities for defense products. Provide written reports regarding key account activity, competitor activity and market trends for defense products. Set territory targets and monitor progress towards achieving goals. Develop and implement strategies aimed at increasing bearing sales, profitability and market share. Provide data to management to help establish order and revenue budgets.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Meet and exceed KPI's
  • KPI's may include but are not limited to the following: territory order income total, key account order income, number of key account leads, key account lead conversion rate, new opportunities, new opportunity conversion rate, open opportunities, successful closure rate of open opportunities, implementation of scheduling agreements, CRM data accuracy and total number of customer meetings
  • Work directly with Territory Sales and align goals and objectives with Territory Sales Manager and VP Sales
  • Work with Application Engineer department and request technical proposals and costing information during the RFQ process
  • Follow the documented RFQ process and follow up with submitted quotations
  • Work with the Sales Admin Team to service key accounts effectively
  • Enter required data and information into CRM
  • Report important account information to Territory Sales Manager and VP Sales
  • Schedule and perform in person meetings with accounts and potential accounts
  • Travel to customers and key accounts to increase the sales and profitability Travel requirement is 50% - 75%
  • Attend trade shows
  • Comply with ITAR, CUI, CMMC and DFARS regulations
  • Network with AUSA, DLA and all relevant defense and government agencies

Team Responsibilities:

  • Support inside and outside sales teams
  • Empower Sales Admin team to effectively manage key accounts
  • Report to Territory Sales Manager
  • Work closely with AE on technical proposals
  • Work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment

Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. Minimum 10 years of experience in defense related bearing / ring sales

Export Control: This position requires access to export-controlled technical data or technology. Employment is contingent upon thyssenkrupp's ability to obtain any required export authorization from the appropriate government agency or agencies.

Your profile

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Your benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug
  • Long- and Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401K Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Short Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off

In business since 1962!

Contact

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

Notices:

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Salary

140000.00-150000.00 USD yearly

Important to us

Health and Wellness

Health & Safety

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Pension and Retirement

Pension

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Professional Development

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and Salary

Compensation & benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative and Innovation

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and Time Off

Vacation and paid time off

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability and Environment

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

Onboarding and Training

Onboarding

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

We value diversity

thyssenkrupp Rothe Erde USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodation@thyssenkrupp.com.

Company

As one of the world's leading manufacturers of slewing bearings, thyssenkrupp rothe erde leads the way. We develop solutions for the most diverse applications which all have something in common: They transcend the ordinary. From exploring the universe, the sourcing of raw material in the open sea, through to mine or tunnel excavations deep under the earth - our products help turn visions into reality and ensure projects around the world are successful under the most difficult conditions.

Rothe Erde consists of around 6,000 employees who represent different lifestyles and cultures. Despite this diversity, we are united by a common identity: we are one team. We strengthen each other through close collaboration, continuous learning and joint development. We believe in fairness. We respect each other and maintain open communication. We keep our word and put our promises into practice. This framework of values unites us and makes us successful.

From receiving your documents to acceptance: the application process

Step 1

Online application

Have you found an interesting vacancy? Then apply online. You won’t need more than 10 minutes. The entire application process – from initial contact to response – usually takes between four and six weeks.

Step 2

Receipt of your application

You will receive confirmation that we have received your application – within a few minutes if you apply online; it may take a couple of days if you apply by email. Our recruiters check your application documents and get in touch with you. For some positions we will conduct a preliminary telephone interview with you.

Step 3

Review by functional department

Our recruiter submits a preliminary selection of candidates to the specialist department for consideration. The department will then look closely to check whether your qualifications meet the requirements of the job.

Step 4

Interview

If you are a suitable candidate for the job, we’d like to get to know you personally in an interview with the specialist department and HR. If you or we need more time, we'll invite you to a second interview.

Step 5

The offer

Once we have agreed the contractual details, we will send you an employment contract. We will of course also let you know if your application is not successful.

Step 6

Starting out with us

Finally the time has come: welcome to thyssenkrupp!

Step 7

Onboarding

When you sign your contract you take your first step into one of the world’s biggest companies. We’re there to support you – right from the start.

Notes on application

You will have submitted your online application to thyssenkrupp in no time! As long as the position is available on our career page, you have the opportunity to apply.

We have adapted the application process to the current situation and conduct our interviews by video (not in the U.S.), telephone and also personally - in compliance with the applicable and necessary distance and hygienic rules. You will receive detailed information on this topic from our recruiting experts during the application process, while you can find general information and application tips here finden.

Further information about thyssenkrupp, our products and locations can be found directly on the company website.

We wish you every success with your application and stay healthy!

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