Area Sales Director- Modernization (Southwest Area)

TK Elevator$178K — $234K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 10+ years of direct sales experience in the elevator or related industries preferred.
  • Proven B2B sales success in a competitive market.
  • Strong writing skills for reports, contract proposals, and correspondence.
  • Analytical skills to define problems and improve profitability through data-driven decisions.
  • Effective presentation and leadership skills for meetings and group interactions.

Responsibilities

  • Drive modernization sales growth by executing disciplined sales strategies.
  • Set performance goals alongside the Area Vice President and collaborate on financial targets.
  • Foster a customer-first culture focused on successful and profitable modernization projects.
  • Oversee major bidding strategies and negotiate contracts for optimal profitability.
  • Recruit and coach sales representatives while ensuring team development and retention.
  • Utilize sales tools and analyze CRM data to manage sales pipeline and performance.
  • Build relationships with key customers and market stakeholders to enhance loyalty.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and Health savings account (HSA).
  • Company-paid disability insurance and life insurance plans.
  • Tuition reimbursement and a 401(k) plan with company match.
  • 15 vacation days and 11 paid holidays annually, plus paid sick leave.
  • Up to six weeks of paid parental leave after 90 days of employment.
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What we expect

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TK Elevator is currently seeking an Area Sales Director- Modernization for the Southwest Area.

The Area Sales Director- Modernization leads and owns modernization sales growth across the Area, achieving profitable order intake targets through strong commercial leadership, customer engagement, and sales team development. This role drives strategic sales execution, ensures operational excellence, and builds accountability and performance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Sales Leadership & Strategy
  • Drive modernization order intake and margin growth through disciplined sales execution and customer strategy.
  • Collaborate with the Area Vice President and Commercial Leadership to set goals, forecast performance, and ensure the Area achieves or exceeds financial targets.
  • Champion a customer-first sales culture focused on high-value, executable, and profitable modernization projects.
  • Oversee major bid strategies, contract approvals, and complex negotiations to optimize profitability and conversion.

Team Development & Talent Management
  • Recruit, develop, and coach modernization sales representatives, ensuring readiness, capability, and retention.
  • Partner with Branch and Sales leadership to build sales bench strength and succession pipelines.
  • Support the onboarding and performance management of new team members and STEP program participants.

Commercial Excellence
  • Ensure consistent use of TKE sales tools, processes, and reporting systems to drive transparency and accountability.
  • Analyze Area sales data, financial results, and CRM insights to identify trends, manage pipeline health, and forecast results.
  • Partner with operational teams to ensure smooth project handoff and margin protection through change-order management.
  • Promote proactive pre-selling activities with architects, consultants, and general contractors to build brand preference and specification wins.

Customer & Market Engagement
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, consultants, and strategic partners.
  • Lead efforts to expand modernization market share and strengthen customer loyalty.
  • Monitor market dynamics, competitive activity, and emerging trends to inform strategy and resource allocation.

Culture & Compliance
  • Model and reinforce TKE's values, safety culture, and ethical standards in all business activities.
  • Ensure alignment with company policies, code of conduct, and strategic objectives.


Who we are looking for

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 10+ years directly related sales experience in the elevator or related industries, preferred.
  • Proven success in B2B field sales, with experience selling services in a highly competitive market.
  • Ability to write reports, contract proposals and business correspondence.
  • Ability to define problems collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions to improve profitability.
  • Ability to present effectively to customers, lead meetings and present to groups of people

Colorado residents: The application period is estimated to close in 40 days from the posting date. However, factors such as business needs and availability of qualified candidates may shorten or extend this window.

What we offer

Colorado salary range: $178,000-$234,000. The role offers a car allowance, fuel card, and annual incentive program.

Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • Supplemental medical plans
  • Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
  • Optional life and AD&D coverage
  • Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
  • Identity theft monitoring
  • Pet insurance
  • Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.

Additional benefits include:
  • 15 days of vacation per year
  • 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
  • Paid sick leave, per company policy
  • Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)

Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.

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