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Director of Aftermarket Sales

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of professional work experience in sales, sales leadership, engineering or related experience
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Engineering, or related field)
  • Proven experience in aftermarket sales, preferably in industrial or manufacturing sectors
  • Strong track record of driving revenue growth and leading commercial teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead all commercial functions within the aftermarket division, including contract sales, parts sales, repair and refurbishment offerings, and strategic deal leadership
  • Manage and align a currently fragmented sales team and implement CRM tools to create consistency in processes
  • Ensure seamless execution of sales operations and drive efficiency across aftermarket functions
  • Develop and execute strategies to grow revenue and expand customer relationships across major verticals

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Full time
  • Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
  • Sales Director
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Team Management
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Accountability

About the company

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Hitachi

Engineering Services

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world. Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryEngineering Services
Company size10001

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Job description

Location:

Remote - Michigan, United States

Job ID:

R0145767

Date Posted:

2026-09-25

Company Name:

J.R. AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

The Opportunity: 

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Join us as a Director of Aftermarket Sales as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.  This position is ideally located in Holland, MI but consideration will be given to those in close proximity to other JR Automation locations including:

Detroit, MI

Greenville, SC

Nashville, TN

Salt Lake City, UT

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Aftermarket Sales to lead and integrate our Project and Parts functions into a unified, high-performing team. This role will oversee all commercial aspects of our aftermarket business, driving growth through operational excellence, customer engagement, and strategic leadership.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to move into a leadership role as we expand our global sales and service footprint.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

Lead all commercial functions within the aftermarket division, including:

Contract sales

Parts sales

Repair and refurbishment offerings

Strategic deal leadership and closing

Sales Team Leadership:

Manage and align a currently fragmented sales team

Implement and optimize CRM tools (Salesforce) to create consistency in processes

Foster a culture of accountability and performance

Operational Expertise:

Ensure seamless execution of sales operations

Drive efficiency and scalability across all aftermarket functions

Growth Strategy:

Develop and execute strategies to grow revenue

Expand customer relationships across major verticals

Drive organic growth through enhanced customer support and engagement

Partner on acquisition opportunities to strengthen market position

Build a global sales and service network

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 10 years of professional work experience in sales, sales leadership, engineering or related experience
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Engineering, or related field)
  • Proven experience in aftermarket sales, preferably in industrial or manufacturing sectors
  • Strong track record of driving revenue growth and leading commercial teams
  • Expertise in CRM systems and process standardization
  • Strategic thinker with exceptional closing skills
  • Operational acumen and ability to manage complex sales functions
  • Ability to lead through change and integrate disjointed teams into a cohesive unit

Company Overview: 

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Fueled by Possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to jrcareers@jrautomation.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

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