Market Segment Manager of Decking

Responsibilities

Identify pursue and secure new business with OEMs LTL carriers and private fleets in industries such as food and beverage construction and heavy goods.

Develop and execute a market strategy aligned with corporate sales targets and customer requirements.

Educate customers on Kinedynes solutions tailoring messaging to specific business needs and logistics operations.

Represent the company professionally at customer sites trade shows and industry events to increase brand awareness and customer engagement.

Lead and manage the sales cycle from lead generation through close ensuring alignment with established procedures.

Maintain a robust sales pipeline through continuous prospecting and lead qualification.

Track and report performance metrics and customer feedback to support decision-making and continual improvement.

Respond to customer inquiries and RFPs ensuring compliance with internal processes and quality standards.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing Engineering Product Development) to fulfill customer requirements and drive innovation.

Partner with the Segment Manager Curtainside Solutions to co-develop go-to-market strategies that improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Monitor competitor activities and industry trends to support strategic planning and risk-based thinking.

Develop annual segment-level business plans and coordinate implementation across departments to ensure consistency with quality objectives.

Mentor and provide leadership to future assigned team members including project or product managers and sales coordinators.

Participate in and lead initiatives that support continual improvement of sales processes and customer engagement practices.

Conduct and apply market research voice of customer (VOC) feedback and data analysis to identify performance improvement opportunities.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulatory industry and company requirements relevant to the heavy-duty trucking and cargo control sectors.

Authorities

Approve customer-specific proposals and pricing within defined limits.

Approve content for segment-specific marketing and promotional materials.

Minimum Qualification/Education Requirements

Bachelors degree in business Marketing or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum Skills Requirements

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with proficiency in sales data analysis and pipeline management.

Proficient in MS Office applications and CRM systems.

Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Self-directed highly organized and capable of managing complex sales cycles and multiple priorities.

Ability to produce and present business plans and strategic segment reports.

Minimum Experience Requirements

Minimum five (5) years of experience in outside sales with preference for experience in transportation logistics or industrial equipment.

Demonstrated ability to consistently meet or exceed sales targets in enterprise-level accounts.

Experience with strategic account management territory development and complex sales cycles.

Required Experience:

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