Sanden International, USA, Inc. · 15 hours ago
Aftermarket Sales Manager
Sanden International, USA, Inc. is focused on driving growth in the North American aftermarket business. The Aftermarket Sales Manager will promote Sanden products, expand business with existing customers, and develop new markets through strategic planning and customer relationship management.
Responsibilities
Identify and pursue new business opportunities by understanding market trends, customer needs, and competitive challenges
Develop commercial and strategic initiatives for Sanden’s North American replacement market customer base
Generate, qualify, and convert sales leads into sustainable business growth
Support the development and launch of new products and strategies aligned with market demands and company objectives
Build and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships with key customer personnel at all organizational levels
Engage in ongoing informal communication—including casual check ins, follow ups, and touchpoints—to strengthen trust, rapport, and long term loyalty
Serve as a consistent, approachable point of contact who supports customers beyond formal meetings or structured reviews
Identify opportunities for deeper engagement by listening to feedback, concerns, and emerging needs during informal interactions
Share customer insights with internal teams to ensure feedback is understood, acted upon, and incorporated into business planning
Work closely with Sales and Product Management teams to identify and develop products needed to compete effectively in the market
Coordinate marketing plans and create marketing materials to support sales goals
Assist in developing monthly, annual, and long range (5+ year) business plans and sales forecasts for the North American retail aftermarket
Support sales management and participate in special projects or studies as required
Represent Sanden at trade shows, customer and dealer events, and industry conferences to promote brand visibility and strengthen customer relationships
Maintain awareness and compliance with company EHS policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Contribute to EHS effectiveness by reporting unsafe conditions or non-compliance issues
Qualification
Required
Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of personnel—from parts counter staff to C suite executives
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Ability to work on a computer for extended periods
Ability to walk, reach, and bend to observe machinery
Occasional lifting may be required
PPE may be required depending on project needs
Safety glasses and steel toe shoes required in Special Markets Production areas and all shop floors
90% office environment, 10% manufacturing environment
Be able to work normal office hours and provide support during evenings or weekends as needed
Be able to interact with a wide variety of people both informally and professionally, internally, and externally
Up to 33% travel, both domestic (coast to coast) and international (including but not limited to Japan, Poland, France, Singapore, Germany, China, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or equivalent experience
Company
Sanden International, USA, Inc.
At Sanden International (U.S.A.), Inc., our business today is building automotive air conditioning compressors.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-05-01
2023-12-25
La Voz de Valparaíso
2023-12-25
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