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Sr Director of Sales (Remote)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive sales leadership in cleaning equipment, municipal vehicles, street sweepers, or industrial machinery.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field (Master's/MBA preferred).
  • Proven track record of expanding independent dealer/distributor networks and managing multi-channel U.S. sales strategies.
  • Deep understanding of municipal bidding, government procurement processes, and cooperative purchasing programs.

Responsibilities

  • Formulate and execute multi-year sales strategies to drive revenue, margin, and market share across U.S. municipal sectors.
  • Lead, mentor, and evaluate regional Sales Managers to ensure accurate forecasting and effective territory management.
  • Target major government entities, large municipalities, and national accounts through direct sales and public procurement contracts.
  • Recruit, evaluate, and manage high-performing municipal dealers to expand coverage and enable them with training and marketing toolkits.

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Full time
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • Sales Director
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Forecasting
  • Training And Development
  • Team Leadership
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Kärcher Deutschland

Appliances, Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing

Kärcher ist Weltmarktführer in der Reinigungstechnik und bietet Lösungen rund um Reinigung und Pflege an. Unseren Erfolg verdanken wir unseren Mitarbeitenden und dem einzigartigen Kärcher-WOW-Gefühl! Als nachhaltiges Familienunternehmen sind wir davon überzeugt, dass man Wichtiges pflegen muss, damit es langfristig besteht und sein Wert auch in der Zukunft erhalten bleibt. Das gilt für das eigene Zuhause genauso wie für unsere Umwelt, unser Miteinander, unser geschäftliches Umfeld, unser historisches Erbe oder unsere Tradition. Dabei bleibt unser Stammsitz an unseren starken Wurzeln in Winnenden. Egal ob in unserer Vertriebsgesellschaft, unseren Tochtergesellschaften oder in unserem Stammhaus - wir bieten WOW-tastische Karriereperspektiven, ein vertrauensvolles Arbeitsklima und tolle Kollegen und Kolleginnen. Wo Kärcher draufsteht, ist auch Kärcher drin! Uns gibt es an vielen Standorten in Deutschland: In Winnenden sind unser Stammhaus und unsere Vertriebsgesellschaft. Nebenan in Schwaikheim sind unsere Tochtergesellschaften Kärcher Futuretech, Kärcher Global Services und Kärcher Financial Solutions. Die Kärcher Industrial Vacuuming GmbH hat ihren Sitz in Waldstetten. Kärcher Municipal in Reutlingen ist zuständig für Kehrmaschinen. In Duisburg ist die WOMA GmbH. Übrigens: Wer mehr rund um unser Unternehmen erfahren möchte, kann gerne auch auf unserem globalen Kärcher Kanal vorbeischauen!

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryAppliances, Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

 

The annual salary for this role is $120,000 – $150,000 commensurate with experience and includes eligibility for a performance bonus. This position is remote, and candidates must live near a major airport

This is how you WOW:

  • Formulate and execute multi-year sales strategies to drive revenue, margin, and market share across U.S. municipal sectors.
  • Lead, mentor, and evaluate regional Sales Managers to ensure accurate forecasting and effective territory management.
  • Target major government entities, large municipalities, and national accounts through direct sales and public procurement contracts.
  • Recruit, evaluate, and manage high-performing municipal dealers to expand coverage and enable them with training and marketing toolkits.
  • Establish dealer service standards for parts stocking, technician certification, and warranty execution to maximize vehicle uptime.

It would be WOW if you would bring this in:

  • 10+ years of progressive sales leadership in cleaning equipment, municipal vehicles, street sweepers, or industrial machinery.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field (Master's/MBA preferred).
  • Proven track record of expanding independent dealer/distributor networks and managing multi-channel U.S. sales strategies.
  • Deep understanding of municipal bidding, government procurement processes, and cooperative purchasing programs (e.g., Sourcewell, GSA).
  • Technical comfort with complex machinery, hydraulics, attachment integration, and total cost of ownership (TCO) propositions, alongside 50–60% national travel availability.

Our Kärcher WOW-package:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
  • Paid Holidays (11 per year)
  • Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees
  • HSA, FSA and 401K matching plans
  • Paid sick time, as well as short- and long-term disability insurance

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer – M/F/Disabled/Veteran

So: Wanna WOW with us?

Simply upload your resume online and leave your contact information. We look forward to getting to know you!

Benique Lucero | Talent Acquisition Manager

Benique.Lucero@Karcher.com

 

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