Director Fleet Sales - Networks

Position Summary

The Fleet Sales Director will be the first senior commercial leader for Grote Networks, the advanced technologies and telematics division of Grote Industries. The role involves defining and executing a go‑to‑market strategy, driving early revenue, and building a Fleet Account Executive team. Operating in a startup‑like environment within an established industrial company, the candidate must be entrepreneurial, adaptable, and capable of navigating ambiguity while leveraging Grote’s brand and resources.

• Carry and attain a personal quota while leading the Fleet Account Executive team to revenue targets
• Personally identify, qualify, and develop new fleet accounts through direct outreach, events, referrals, and channel partnerships
• Lead complex, multi‑stakeholder sales processes involving fleet ops, IT, safety, and C‑suite buyers
• Develop and deliver ROI‑based business cases tailored to each customer’s operational challenges
• Build and implement a scalable, value‑based sales playbook for Grote Networks’ telematics solutions
• Conduct regular pipeline reviews, deal coaching, and ride‑alongs with Fleet Account Executives
• Recruit, onboard, and develop a high‑performing FAE team; set performance expectations and conduct structured reviews
• Partner with VP & GM to define quarterly/annual commercial strategy, territory design, and quota allocation
• Serve as the commercial voice of the customer internally, sharing market intelligence and win/loss insights
• Maintain rigorous CRM hygiene and pipeline reporting standards across the team

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of B2B sales experience, including 3+ years in a player/coach or sales leadership role, with a strong track record of closing complex, multi‑stakeholder enterprise deals with 6–18 month sales cycles. They have demonstrated success selling into large commercial fleets (Tier 1/Tier 2) and ideally maintain established relationships with C‑suite and VP‑level fleet buyers. A disciplined, consultative seller, they are well‑versed in value‑based methodologies (e.g., MEDDIC, Challenger, Sandler) and skilled at building ROI‑driven business cases.

This leader can both carry a personal quota and develop high‑performing Fleet Account Executives, while maintaining strong CRM and pipeline rigor. Comfort with technical complexity is essential, including the ability to translate telematics/IoT solutions into clear customer value. Highly desirable experience includes selling fleet‑related technology or capital equipment, prior roles at leading fleet or telematics companies, formal sales methodology training, and familiarity with fleet management, ELD/compliance, or connected vehicle platforms.