Director, Agreement Sales - USA - Philadelphia, PA

Company DescriptionAt Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community, and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Director of Agreements is responsible for leading the strategy, execution, and performance of the U.S. Industrial Service Agreements business. This strategic role leads new agreement acquisition, while driving customer retention.This leader has responsibility over a national team responsible for agreement sales, agreement renewals, inside sales, business development, account segmentation, strategic targeting, and agreement administration. Through close partnership with Local Field Operations, Sales, Key Account Management and Service Excellence teams, this position ensures a disciplined, scalable approach to growing Konecranes' service agreement portfolio while improving customer satisfaction and retention.Key Responsibilities· Own national performance of agreement retention and renewals and new agreement acquisition.· Develop and execute agreements strategy to drive profitable growth.· Establish annual revenue, retention, acquisition, and productivity objectives.· Lead segmentation and targeting strategies for Priority, Protect, Develop, and Prospect customer populations.· Identify growth opportunities through data analytics, customer trends, competitive intelligence, and market analysis.· Partner with Sales, Operations, Key Account Management, and Finance leadership to align agreement growth initiatives.· Establish standard work, processes, and governance for agreement selling activities; leveraging existing tools, such as CRM to drive performance.· Lead and develop managers and team members across. Recruit, onboard, coach, and develop talent.· Create a culture of accountability, customer focus, continuous improvement, and performance excellence.Leadership ExpectationsThe Director of Agreements will:· Champion a customer-first mindset.· Promote a culture of accountability and execution.· Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.· Drive organizational alignment across sales and service functions.· Lead change effectively and continuously seek improvement opportunities.· Develop high-performing teams that deliver measurable business results.QualificationsRequired Qualifications· Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, or related field.· 8+ years of leadership experience in industrial services, sales, commercial operations, or customer success.· Demonstrated success leading multifunctional teams across large geographic regions.· Strong analytical and financial acumen.· Experience managing sales pipelines, retention programs, and recurring revenue businesses.· Expertise in CRM and sales management systems.· Strong communication, coaching, and change leadership skills.Preferred Qualifications· Experience in industrial services, crane services, maintenance agreements, or other recurring service businesses.· Experience leading national sales or commercial operations teams.· Advanced knowledge of customer segmentation, account management, and strategic account growth.· Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement experience.Additional InformationWhat we offer:Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of serviceHolidays: 10 paid holidays per yearKonecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category. Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: OtherExperience level: Not ApplicableIndustry: Machinery