Overview

$65,000 – $85,000 per year

Leitner-Poma of America, Inc. is seeking a highly organized & motivated Sales Manager to promote urban ropeway technology to transit agencies, public authorities, urban & transportation planners, private, public and academic stakeholders, and others. This role will leverage extensive sector knowledge & interpersonal contacts to source and close new sales opportunities for the North American market (USA & Canada).

This is a full-time, salaried position hiring at $65,000 – $85,000 per year based on relevant experience & certifications.

BENEFITS
In addition to your compensation, Leitner-Poma is proud to offer our employees the following benefits:
• Comprehensive health care plans with 100% company-paid options
• 401k with company matching after one year of employment
• Annual Bonus based on company performance
• Paid Personal Time which grows based with your tenure
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• And more!

ABOUT LEITNER-POMA OF AMERICA, INC.
Leitner-Poma specializes in designing, engineering, manufacturing, and maintaining innovative cable transport systems spanning from the tallest mountains to the busiest city centers. Our innovative systems keep people moving, no matter the location or the conditions. From coast to coast, Leitner-Poma is revolutionizing transportation across North America!

Responsibilities

  • Leverage extensive sector knowledge, interpersonal contacts, and strategic market analysis to expand the existing client base and attract new prospects for urban ropeways.
    • Collaborate with project management, finance, legal and sales departments to develop & execute efficient sales strategies and operational sales plans to increase revenue.
    • Co-develop marketing and public relations campaigns with the marketing department to promote urban ropeways technology.
    • Attend industry trade shows, conferences, seminars, webinars and other events to accumulate new leads, network and promote the ropeway technology for urban environments.
    • Partner with the Urban Ropeways Project Manager on due diligence, tenders/bids, proposals, pricings for RFIs, RFQs or RFPs and oversee as necessary.
    • Develop and manage relationships, agreements and SOW’s with various stakeholders for urban ropeways in partnership with the Urban Ropeways Project Manager.
    • Assist in developing monthly status reports, budgets, and forecasts.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• University Degree in USA or Canada, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of direct sales experience.
• At least 5 years of public transit experience.
• Experience with public RFPs and contracts greater than $10,000,000.
• Ability to travel domestically & internationally at least 40% of the time.
• Authorized to work in the United States of America.
• Proficient in the English language.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in business administration, urban & transportation planning or legal.
• Fluency in French (for Quebec area).

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Leitner-Poma of America, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.