Welcome to Hawk Performance, a sub-brand of Carlisle Brake & Friction and a leading supplier of severe duty and high-performance friction products manufactured in ISO-certified facilities for the motorsports and performance automotive aftermarket. Hawk Performance products are engineered to allow users to control, command, and conquer the terrain for which their vehicles are designed. Decades of experience in developing friction materials for aerospace, industrial, military, automotive and motorsports applications give Hawk Performance an advantage over the competition. In the past decade, Hawk Performance friction products have won more motorsports championships than any other friction manufacturer.

Parent company CentroMotion is a global leader in manufacturing friction products, information and control devices, mechanical power transmission products, and thermal and motion controls. Our solutions are used in transportation, agriculture, construction, mining and industrial environments, and are designed to meet the unique needs of OEMs and aftermarket networks. Our brands, including Carlisle Brake & Friction, CrossControl, Elliott Mfg., Gits Mfg., maximatecc, Power-Packer and Weasler Engineering, are recognized for their quality and reliability.

Your Role: The Sales Manager is responsible for driving revenue and profit growth within the Hawk market. This position is directly responsible for planning and managing all sales activities within assigned market. The Sales Manager will provide business intelligence and establish clear goals, strategies and initiatives that enable CBF to increase its market share in this strategic market.

What You'll Be Doing: 

· Lead sales to develop and sustainably grow customer base, implement CBF strategies, support all regions on new opportunities, and drive a high level of accountability within CBF’s customer base.

· Develop and implement both tactics and long-term sales strategies geared toward greater market share and profitability.

· Define and manage CBF’s value proposition to the market, customers and industry including service, price and product sales strategies in collaboration with other CBF departments.

· Work extensively with the Senior Sales Manager/Sales Director on development and implementation of market, product, and customer strategies.

· Coordinate and utilize external market research, competitive benchmarking, and service data as necessary to identify opportunities.

· Continually evaluate the timely adjustment of sales strategies and forecasts to meet changing market competitive conditions.

· Develop & maintain strategic accounts. Develop effective executive level relationships and broad networks of contacts at target customers.

· Lead the review, analysis, and recommendation of new business opportunities.

· Gather continuous intelligence on the products performance, competitors, customer and dealer attitudes, new problems and opportunities.

· Develop and maintain annual & running customer forecasts for financial, AOP, business, operations planning purposes. 

· Provide clear, concise, and timely call reports based on customer communications.

· Own and manage demand signal flow from customer to CBF and back, working with and through CBF customer service and operations, to ensure capacity / demand balance, high OTD and customer satisfaction.

· Work extensively with other roles in sales and marketing (analysts, customer service, and marketing) as well as other functions including R&D, operations, and finance to meet or exceed customer expectations and to build / reinforce a positive Hawk Performance brand promise.

What You Need to Succeed: 

· Minimum of 3-5 years of proven sales management & business development experience in technical sales or product management within manufacturing/industrial and the performance market.

· Bachelor’s degree, Engineering or Technical degree preferred.

· Must be an excellent communicator as well as possess strong analytical abilities. 

· Excellent interpersonal skills; good with people; able to manage deadlines. 

· Demonstrate effective leadership and people management skills.

· Versed and proficient in sales process.

· Effective Time Management skills.

· CRM System experience.

· Ability to travel: 50%

What We Offer: 

· Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.

· Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.

· Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.

· Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance.

· 401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.

· Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.

· Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.

· Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.

· Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.

· Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s, plus paid vacation available from day one.

· Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity:

We value people as individuals with different backgrounds and believe that having a variety of perspectives is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel safe to share their ideas and concerns without fear of negative consequences. By valuing differences, we create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives to our collective success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

About Hawk Performance

Hawk Performance is a leading manufacturer of high performance friction products for street, motorsports, fleet, and beyond. As part of Carlisle Brake & Friction, Hawk Performance specializes in high-performance brake pads, rotors, and fluids for a broad range of motorsports and race, daily driver, light- and medium-duty truck, SUV and CUV vehicles. Founded in 1991, Hawk leverages decades of experience in friction material engineering and development from industries like mining, agriculture and aerospace to deliver a full range of application-specific products for domestic and import cars, trucks and SUV’s. Carlisle Brake & Friction remains a world leading provider of innovative products, dependable service and technical support to both the vehicle manufacturer service channels and the global independent markets. All Hawk Performance brake pads are engineered and manufactured in the USA. Parent company CentroMotion is a global leader in manufacturing friction products, information and control devices, mechanical power transmission products, and thermal and motion controls. Our solutions are used in transportation, agriculture, construction, mining and industrial environments..., and are designed to meet the unique needs of OEMs and aftermarket networks. At CentroMotion, we pride ourselves on deep subject matter expertise, long-term partnerships, and a drive for innovation and continuous improvement to help our customers achieve their goals. Our brands, including Carlisle Brake & Friction, CrossControl, Elliott Mfg., Gits Mfg., maximatecc, Power-Packer and Weasler Engineering, are recognized for their quality and reliability.

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