Sales Manager
Oregon, Ogle County, Illinois, 61061, USA
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Sales
Business Development, Industrial Sales -
Business
Business Development, Industrial Sales
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At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:
GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.
Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.
Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our IDEAL commitment is rooted in these values, which promotes Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Leadership, creating a culture where employees are fulfilled and feel good about coming to work every day. A diverse, qualified, and engaged talent base is the key to our success.
Summary
The Sales Manager is responsible for developing new business, managing customer relationships, and achieving sales growth within the chemical and petroleum sectors. This position requires a self-starter with a high level of organizational skills, knowledge of rail products, commodities, customer needs, and market dynamics. The role involves managing client accounts, preparing proposals, negotiating contracts, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure service delivery.
Duties And Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the following essential duties. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Develop and secure new business opportunities within the chemical and petroleum industries.
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with customers, partners, suppliers, and industry participants.
- Assess customer needs and provide solutions that align with both commercial and technical requirements
- Create and present sales and technical presentations to clients.
- Manage negotiations related to contracts, pricing, and delivery schedules in compliance with company policies.
- Coordinate with internal technical and customer service teams to support client needs.
- Track market trends, monitor competitive activity, and identify areas for potential growth.
- Meet or exceed assigned sales targets and performance metrics.
The following generally describes the requirements to perform the assigned duties successfully.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, transportation/logistics, or a technical/engineering field (preferred).
- 3–5+ years of experience in the rail, chemical, petroleum, or related industrial sectors.
- Customer facing experience in sales, or any of the following: business development, customer service, leasing, or technical sales.
- Knowledge of industrial chemicals, lubricants, petrochemical products, or energy products.
- Proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage time effectively and work independently.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the railcar industry.
Physical Requirements
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.
- This position will be based in Houston, TX.
- Remote work environment; must be able to perform effectively without in-person supervision.
- Requires frequent virtual collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams.
- May involve domestic travel, depending on customer and territory needs.
- Operates in a lean, entrepreneurial corporate setting.
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