Sr Director of Sales (Remote)

Karcher

$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Aurora, IL
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of sales leadership experience in relevant industries
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field
  • Proven dealer/distributor network growth and multi-channel sales management
  • In-depth knowledge of municipal bidding and government procurement
  • Comfortable with complex machinery and national travel availability (50-60%)

Responsibilities

  • Formulate and execute long-term sales strategies to enhance revenue and market share
  • Lead, mentor, and assess regional Sales Managers for optimal performance
  • Target significant government and municipal customers through direct sales
  • Recruit and empower high-performing municipal dealers with resources
  • Set service standards for parts and technician certification to ensure uptime

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 11 paid holidays each year
  • Flexible paid time off for exempt roles
  • Retirement savings plans with 401K matching
  • Paid sick leave along with short- and long-term disability insurance
Full Job Description
The annual salary for this role is $120,000 - $150,000 commensurate with experience and includes eligibility for a performance bonus. This position is remote, and candidates must live near a major airport

This is how you WOW:
  • Formulate and execute multi-year sales strategies to drive revenue, margin, and market share across U.S. municipal sectors.
  • Lead, mentor, and evaluate regional Sales Managers to ensure accurate forecasting and effective territory management.
  • Target major government entities, large municipalities, and national accounts through direct sales and public procurement contracts.
  • Recruit, evaluate, and manage high-performing municipal dealers to expand coverage and enable them with training and marketing toolkits.
  • Establish dealer service standards for parts stocking, technician certification, and warranty execution to maximize vehicle uptime.

It would be WOW if you would bring this in:
  • 10+ years of progressive sales leadership in cleaning equipment, municipal vehicles, street sweepers, or industrial machinery.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field (Master's/MBA preferred).
  • Proven track record of expanding independent dealer/distributor networks and managing multi-channel U.S. sales strategies.
  • Deep understanding of municipal bidding, government procurement processes, and cooperative purchasing programs (e.g., Sourcewell, GSA).
  • Technical comfort with complex machinery, hydraulics, attachment integration, and total cost of ownership (TCO) propositions, alongside 50-60% national travel availability.

Our Kärcher WOW-package:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
  • Paid Holidays (11 per year)
  • Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees
  • HSA, FSA and 401K matching plans
  • Paid sick time, as well as short- and long-term disability insurance

So: Wanna WOW with us?

Simply upload your resume online and leave your contact information. We look forward to getting to know you!

Benique Lucero | Talent Acquisition Manager

[email protected]

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