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Clarios Connected Services is the company’s innovation engine beyond the battery - turning battery and vehicle data into actionable insights that help commercial fleets, OEMs, and aftermarket partners reduce downtime, prevent no-starts, and lower total cost of ownership. We work alongside leading telematics platforms, fleet operators, and channel partners to bring connected battery intelligence to market at scale.\nWhat you will do\nThe Sales Director will build, lead, and scale the Connected Services sales organization. This is a hands-on leadership role for a proven sales builder who can recruit and develop top talent, install a disciplined sales operating model, and convert a growing pipeline of fleet, OEM, and partner opportunities into predictable, recurring revenue. The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership with rigorous sales force management - territory and quota design, pipeline governance, forecasting accuracy, and CRM (Salesforce) excellence.\nHow you will do it\nBuild and Lead the Sales Team\nRecruit, hire, onboard, and develop a high-performing team of account executives and account managers.\nDefine roles, territories, account segmentation (enterprise fleets, OEMs, channel/aftermarket, telematics partners), and coverage models.\nSet clear expectations and coach consistently through 1:1s, deal reviews, ride-alongs, and skill development plans.\nBuild a winning, accountable culture that shares wins and losses openly and turns learnings into better execution.\nSales Force Management & Operations\nOwn the sales operating rhythm: weekly pipeline standups, monthly business reviews, and quarterly/annual sales kickoffs.\nDesign and manage quota setting, incentive/compensation plans, and performance management aligned to company goals.\nEstablish sales stages, entry/exit criteria, and deal qualification standards (e.g., MEDDICC or similar) across the team.\nDeliver accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecasts; drive pipeline coverage, velocity, and conversion to booked revenue before fiscal year close (September 30).\nTrack and report KPIs - bookings, ARR/recurring revenue, win rate, cycle time, pilot-to-production conversion, and activity metrics.\nSalesforce CRM Leadership\nServe as business owner of Salesforce for the sales team - driving adoption, data hygiene, and single-source-of-truth reporting.\nPartner with Sales Ops/IT to configure opportunity stages, dashboards, forecasting tools, and automation that improve productivity.\nUse CRM data and analytics to identify trends, coach reps, allocate resources, and inform leadership decisions.\nRevenue Growth & Customer Engagement\nPersonally lead and support strategic pursuits with large fleets, and partners - including pilot design, success KPIs, break-even/ROI cases, and commercial negotiations.\nDevelop go-to-market strategies for new segments and regions in partnership with Business Development, Partnerships, Product, and Marketing.\nBuild executive-level relationships with customers and partners and represent Clarios at industry events.\nFeed customer and market insights back to Product and Customer Experience teams to shape the roadmap.\nWhat we look for\nRequired\nBachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).\n10+ years of B2B sales experience, including 5+ years leading and building sales teams.\nProven track record of building a sales team from early stage to scale - hiring, onboarding, and developing top performers.\nDemonstrated expertise in sales force management: territory design, quota setting, compensation plans, forecasting, and pipeline governance.\nAdvanced, hands-on Salesforce experience - managing pipeline, forecasts, dashboards, and driving team-wide CRM adoption.\nConsistent history of meeting or exceeding revenue targets in a technology, SaaS, telematics, IoT, or data-driven solutions business.\nExperience selling complex, multi-stakeholder solutions with long sales cycles and pilot-to-scale deployments.\nPreferred\nExperience in commercial fleet, transportation, trucking, automotive, or aftermarket industries.\nFamiliarity with telematics platforms and connected-vehicle ecosystems.\nExperience selling recurring-revenue/subscription models and data-as-a-service offerings.\nExperience working within a large enterprise while operating with startup speed and agility.\nMBA or formal sales leadership training/certification.\nWhat you get:\nMedical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire\n\nTuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts\n\nParental and caregiver leave programs\n\nAll the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program\n\nGlobal market strength and worldwide market share leadership\n\nHQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility\n\nClarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.\n\nWho we are:\nClarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials-setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios-where your power meets endless possibilities.\nVeterans/Military Spouses:\nWe value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion-where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.\nEqual Employment Opportunity:\nWe recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.\nA Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.\nTo All Recruitment Agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. 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