Director, Hydraulic Sales

SunSource

WI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Business Growth, Business Strategy, Coaching, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Executive Relationships, Field Sales, Forecasting, Hydraulic Engineering, Leadership, Market Development, Market Share, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Mentoring, Motion Control, Negotiation Skills, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Pricing, Product Pricing, Profit & Loss, Resource Management, Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Analysis, Sales Management, Sales Pipeline, Sales Strategy, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Sales, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
WI
POSTED
30+ days ago

Director, Hydraulic Sales

Hartland, WI 53029

Price Engineering - Outside Sales & Sales Management / Outside Sales & Sales Management / Hybrid

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Price Engineering, a SunSource company, specializes in engineered custom products and solutions through engineering resource management, research, planning and development in the areas of hydraulics, pneumatics, automation and electrical systems. www.priceeng.com

Price Engineering's Hydraulic Sales Group is a recognized leader in hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, and electric automation solutions. We partner with premier manufacturers and innovative OEMs across the region to design, build, and support high-performance motion control systems.

We are seeking a Director - Hydraulic Sales to lead and scale our hydraulic business across mobile and industrial markets. This is a senior sales leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding market share, strengthening supplier partnerships, and building a high-performance sales organization.

If you are a proven sales leader in fluid power who thrives on building teams, shaping strategy, and delivering measurable growth - this is your opportunity to make a significant impact

Position Scope

Own and execute the hydraulic sales strategy for mobile and industrial markets

Lead and develop a team of sales professionals and product managers

Strengthen and expand strategic supplier partnerships

Identify and capture new market opportunities

Drive profitable growth through pricing discipline and margin management

Elevate sales execution, accountability, and performance standards

You will play a critical role on the leadership team, helping shape the future direction of the hydraulic business and influencing company-wide growth initiatives.

Essential Functions

Strategic Sales Leadership

Develop and execute a multi-year sales growth strategy aligned with company objectives

Establish clear revenue, margin, and market share targets

Build territory plans and vertical market strategies to accelerate growth

Team Development & Performance

Lead, coach, and mentor a team of sales professionals and product managers

Drive a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement

Implement sales process discipline, KPI tracking, and pipeline management

Supplier & Customer Engagement

Serve as executive liaison with key hydraulic and controls suppliers

Strengthen strategic alliances and negotiate growth initiatives

Build executive-level relationships with top OEM and MRO customers

Operational & Financial Excellence

Develop pricing strategies that balance competitiveness and profitability

Analyze sales data and market trends to inform strategic decisions

Collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure seamless execution and customer satisfaction

Experience, Education and Skills

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

5+ years of progressive sales leadership experience within industrial or mobile hydraulics

Demonstrated success growing revenue and leading technical sales teams

Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, controls, and applications

Proven ability to develop strategy and translate it into execution

Financial acumen including pricing, margin management, and forecasting

Executive-level communication and relationship-building skills

Willingness to travel as needed to support customers and team members

Why Price Engineering?

Lead a respected hydraulic platform with strong supplier relationships

Influence strategic direction and drive measurable business growth

Work with a technically sophisticated team in a growth-focused environment

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Clear opportunities for continued leadership development and advancement

If you are a driven hydraulic sales leader ready to elevate a business and build a winning team, we encourage you to apply and lead the next phase of growth at Price Engineering.

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About the Company

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SunSource

SunSource, a leader in industrial and mobile fluid power distribution for the past 70 years, provides customers with innovative solutions that help reduce maintenance costs, lower operating costs and increase productivity. The solutions are part of the SunSource Advantage: a comprehensive program offering design and engineering support; supply chain optimization; productivity solutions; value-added services; and repair capabilities.
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing
FOUNDED
1929
WEBSITE
http://www.sun-source.com/