Kimmel & Associates

General Manager-Heavy Equipment Sales

Kimmel & Associates  •  Washington, DC (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

About the Company

The company is a global leader in construction and heavy equipment, known for delivering innovative technology that advances productivity, safety, and sustainability across the industry.

The company operates across a strong regional footprint in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with eleven branch locations serving key markets in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. The organization continues to invest in top-tier leadership to drive growth, enhance customer experience, and expand market share.

About the Position

The General Manager, Sales is a senior leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, market expansion, and customer engagement across Southern New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Sales, this leader will develop and execute strategic sales initiatives, oversee a team of Sales Territory Managers, and build strong relationships with key customers and partners. The role is highly visible and instrumental in shaping regional performance and long-term commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sales strategies aligned with corporate growth objectives
  • Lead, coach, and scale a high-performing team of Sales Territory Managers
  • Drive sales and rental revenue growth across the assigned region
  • Monitor sales performance, forecasts, and key metrics to ensure targets are achieved
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, prospects, and partners
  • Negotiate contracts and successfully close complex deals
  • Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction, retention, and service excellence
  • Represent the organization at trade shows, industry events, and customer engagements
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and product support teams

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
  • Minimum of 5+ years of sales management experience, preferably within construction equipment or heavy industry
  • Demonstrated success leading teams and achieving revenue growth targets
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
  • Proven ability to manage performance in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
  • High level of business acumen and customer focus

Benefits

  • Base Salary:
    $165,000 – $175,000 (commensurate with experience and location)
  • Comprehensive benefits starting Day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
  • Employee discount programs (including major brands and services)
  • Career advancement and leadership development opportunities
  • Stability and growth within a globally recognized industry leader
  • Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge equipment and technology innovation
Kimmel & Associates

About Kimmel & Associates

Kimmel & Associates is North America’s largest executive search firm specializing in these industries:

Construction

Renewable & Sustainable Infrastructure

Waste & Recycling

Supply Chain

We partner with companies to identify, attract, and secure high-impact leadership talent through a targeted recruiting process across specialized sectors.

Our consultants bring deep expertise within specific industry verticals and geographic regions, combining local market insight with the national reach of top-tier talent.

Through our proven Career-Directed Approach™, we uncover what motivates candidates and what drives client success. The result is long-term alignment, not just short-term placement.

For over 45 years, we have built our reputation on trust, consistency, and results. We call it the Kimmel Standard, a commitment to delivering exceptional service and lasting partnerships.

Executive search isn’t just our profession — it’s our responsibility.

Industries We Serve

Concrete

Curtain Wall, Glazing & Cladding

Disaster Restoration

Drywall

Electrical Contracting

General Construction

Heavy Civil

Heavy Equipment

Industrial

Mechanical Contracting

Mining

Owners / Developers

Renewable & Sustainable Infrastructure

Residential

Roofing

Steel

Supply Chain

Waste & Recycling

Positions We Fill

C-Suite & Executive Leadership

CEO, COO, CFO, CIO, President, Owner

Senior Leadership

EVP, SVP, Regional VP, VP, General Manager

Commercial Leadership

VP Sales, Business Development, Marketing, Client Development

Operations & Project Leadership

Operations Executive, VP Operations, Director of Operations, Project Executive, Operations Manager, Area Manager

Preconstruction & Estimating Leadership

VP Preconstruction, Director of Preconstruction, Chief Estimator, Estimating Manager

Engineering & Technical Leadership

Director of Engineering, Engineering Manager, Design Manager, Technical Services

Safety, Risk & Compliance

VP Safety, Director of Safety, EHS

Contact:

kimmel@kimmel.com

828.251.9900

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Asheville, NC
Year Founded
1981
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