Sales Development Manager

The Impact You'll Make

Are you a results-driven sales professional with a passion for the mobile off-highway market? Danfoss is seeking a strategic Sales Development Manager to champion our innovative Connect and Control Solutions (CCS)—including displays, joysticks, controllers, and our PLUS+1 software chain—across the Americas.

Reporting to the Director of Sales, you will be a crucial part of our growth and success. This is your opportunity to join a dynamic team and play a key role in expanding our market presence.

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

• Spearhead Growth:
  Proactively pursue and secure new business opportunities, exceeding sales targets for our market-leading CCS product lines.
• Be the Expert:
  Serve as a trusted commercial and technical advisor to our customers. You'll collaborate on innovative solutions, backed by our expert Product Application Team, to solve complex challenges.
• Build Strategic Partnerships:
  Work closely with account sales teams to identify and win new OEM and distributor accounts, significantly increasing our market share.
• Bridge the Gap:
  Act as the vital link between customers and internal teams, ensuring seamless communication on everything from quality and delivery to new product proposals.
• Own Your Territory:
  Develop and execute strategic sales plans for your assigned regions to achieve and exceed profitability and growth targets.

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of proven success in a sales or business development role within an industrial manufacturing environment (experience in the off-highway market is a major plus), especially electronic products.
• A track record of building strategic customer relationships and driving significant business growth.
• Exceptional commercial acumen with a deeply customer‑centric mindset.
• Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred), MS Office, and SAP.

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• 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.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• 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.

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.