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Director, Seating Strategy & Development

Director, Seating Strategy & Development

CVGSarasota, FL, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director of Commercial Vehicle Seating Products

We are seeking a strategic and technically adept Director to drive revenue growth for our commercial vehicle seating products.

This role is pivotal in developing and executing sales strategies that deepen penetration within existing accounts and aggressively acquiring new customers. The ideal candidate is a sales leader who combines deep technical knowledge of seating systems with strong business development acumen to build a robust and growing territory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Develop and execute a regional sales plan to achieve and exceed sales and profit targets.
  • Lead strategic sales planning, focusing on growth within existing accounts and the systematic onboarding of new customers.
  • Responsible for annual budget planning, sales forecasting, and maintaining a dynamic pipeline of growth opportunities.
  • Understand competitive landscape and market pricing to effectively position our seating products.

Technical Sales & Customer Engagement :

  • Serve as the lead technical sales contact for assigned strategic accounts, understanding their engineering, comfort, and safety requirements.
  • Provide expert product training and technical support to both field sales representatives and customers.
  • Act as the voice of the customer to internal teams, including Engineering and Product Management, to inform future product development.
  • Support the efforts of Business and Product Development in executing go-to-market strategies for new seating products.
  • New Business Development :

  • Proactively identify, qualify, and pursue new customer acquisition targets within the commercial vehicle industry.
  • Build and leverage relationships with key decision-makers, including District and Regional Parts Managers, Fleet Operators, and OEMs.
  • Develop and implement targeted marketing plans and promotions for the region and specific prospects.
  • Team Leadership & Management :

  • Provide direct supervision, coaching, and mentorship to a team of direct employees and independent sales representatives.
  • Develop and support field sales activities in coordination with the sales team to maximize market coverage and effectiveness.
  • Foster a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous growth.
  • Qualifications :

    Education & Experience :

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of technical sales, business development, or marketing experience within the commercial vehicle or automotive industry; direct experience with seating systems is highly preferred.
  • A minimum of 5 years of supervisory or sales team management experience.
  • Skills & Competencies :

  • Technical Acumen : Strong ability to understand and articulate the technical features, benefits, and applications of seating products.
  • Strategic Business Developer : Proven track record of both nurturing existing accounts and successfully acquiring new customers.
  • Exceptional Communicator & Negotiator : Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and contract analysis skills.
  • Analytical & Data-Driven : Analytical skills for forecasting, reporting, and pipeline management.
  • Leadership : Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a remote sales team and build cross-functional teams internally.
  • Results-Oriented : Attention to detail, sense of urgency, and the ability to exercise independent judgment and problem-solving.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to travel up to 70% annually to customer sites, industry events, and company locations.
  • Must possess a valid US Driver's License.
  • CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

    Visa Sponsorship

    Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.

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    Please note that Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to CVG will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before any resume or offer is received.

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