Job Description
Job Title:  Sales Development Manager
Req ID:  48298
Job Location (Short):  Ames, IA, USA | Chicago, USA | Minneapolis, MN, USA
Employment Type:  Full Time
Segment:  Danfoss Power Solutions Segment
Job Category:  Sales
Work Location Type:  Remote

The Impact You'll Make

 

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for hydraulic technology? Join our dynamic team and play a key role in expanding our market presence for Orbital Motors and Gear products across Americas. Danfoss is currently looking for our next Sales Development Manager.  Reporting to the Sales Lead for Orbital Gear and Steering Solutions (OGS) Americas, you will be a crucial part of our growth and success.

 

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000 based on experience. 

What You’ll Be Doing

 

  • Drive sales growth by actively pursuing new business opportunities and exceeding targets for our Orbital Motor and Gear product lines.
  • Serve as a technical expert and trusted advisor to our customers, providing in-depth product support and collaborating on innovative solutions.
  • Partner with our account sales teams to identify and secure new opportunities, increasing our market share with both distributors and OEM clients.
  • Act as a vital link between our customers and internal teams, ensuring seamless communication on everything from quality and delivery to new product proposals.
  • Develop and execute strategic sales plans for your assigned territories, working to achieve profitability and growth targets.

What We're Looking For

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • A Bachelor's Degree.
  • A minimum of 5 years of technical experience in the fluid power industry, with a strong understanding of hydraulic circuits.
  • Proven commercial experience in a customer-facing role.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in modern IT tools.
  • The ability to thrive in a global, matrixed organization and collaborate effectively with international teams.
  • Willingness to travel up to 40% to support customers and partners.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience working with both distribution channels and direct OEM accounts.
  • Previous sales experience with motor or gear products.

What You'll Get from Us

 

  1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
  2. You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
  3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
  4. You’ll receive benefits like an annual bonus, paid vacation, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

 

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

 


 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Information at a Glance

 

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

 

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.