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Area Sales Director- Modernization (Midwest)
Area Sales Director- Modernization (Midwest)thyssenkrupp Elevator • Chicago, IL, United States
Area Sales Director- Modernization (Midwest)

Area Sales Director- Modernization (Midwest)

thyssenkrupp Elevator • Chicago, IL, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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TK Elevator is currently seeking an Area Sales Director- Modernization for the Midwest.

The Area Sales Director- Modernization leads and owns modernization sales growth across the Area, achieving profitable order intake targets through strong commercial leadership, customer engagement, and sales team development. This role drives strategic sales execution, ensures operational excellence, and builds accountability and performance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Sales Leadership & Strategy

  • Drive modernization order intake and margin growth through disciplined sales execution and customer strategy.
  • Collaborate with the Area Vice President and Commercial Leadership to set goals, forecast performance, and ensure the Area achieves or exceeds financial targets.
  • Champion a customer-first sales culture focused on high-value, executable, and profitable modernization projects.
  • Oversee major bid strategies, contract approvals, and complex negotiations to optimize profitability and conversion.

Team Development & Talent Management

  • Recruit, develop, and coach modernization sales representatives, ensuring readiness, capability, and retention.
  • Partner with Branch and Sales leadership to build sales bench strength and succession pipelines.
  • Support the onboarding and performance management of new team members and STEP program participants.
  • Commercial Excellence

  • Ensure consistent use of TKE sales tools, processes, and reporting systems to drive transparency and accountability.
  • Analyze Area sales data, financial results, and CRM insights to identify trends, manage pipeline health, and forecast results.
  • Partner with operational teams to ensure smooth project handoff and margin protection through change-order management.
  • Promote proactive pre-selling activities with architects, consultants, and general contractors to build brand preference and specification wins.
  • Customer & Market Engagement

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, consultants, and strategic partners.
  • Lead efforts to expand modernization market share and strengthen customer loyalty.
  • Monitor market dynamics, competitive activity, and emerging trends to inform strategy and resource allocation.
  • Culture & Compliance

  • Model and reinforce TKE’s values, safety culture, and ethical standards in all business activities.
  • Ensure alignment with company policies, code of conduct, and strategic objectives.
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