EPC Sales Director
hace 3 días
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On the heels of achieving 3X growth, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again! We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding. We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone. If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk. Apply below and let’s start the conversation. Who We Are Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 6,000 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times. As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity. Join Our Team If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential. We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up. EPC Sales Director Virginia Transformer Corp. Location: Roanoke, VA Travel: As required to support customers, projects, and business development Position Summary Virginia Transformer Corp. is seeking an EPC Sales Director to lead business development and sales within the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) market. This role will strengthen relationships with EPC firms, secure power transformer opportunities, and drive profitable growth. The EPC Sales Director will manage strategic accounts and pursue projects from early planning and specification development through proposal, negotiation, contract award, and handoff to project execution. Success requires strong commercial judgment, technical understanding, and the ability to build relationships across engineering, procurement, project management, and executive leadership. About Virginia Transformer Virginia Transformer designs and manufactures custom-engineered power transformers that support utilities, renewable energy, industrial operations, and critical infrastructure. With more than 50 years of experience, the company is focused on engineering excellence, product quality, and delivering solutions that meet customers’ power needs. Key Responsibilities Sales Strategy & Business Development • Develop and execute a sales strategy to expand Virginia Transformer’s presence within the EPC market., • Identify and pursue opportunities with EPC firms serving power generation, transmission and distribution, renewable energy, energy storage, industrial, and data center markets., • Build account plans for priority EPC customers, including relationship development, project pipelines, competitive positioning, and revenue targets., • Engage early in project development to position Virginia Transformer for upcoming transformer requirements., • Monitor market activity, capital investment plans, and competitor positioning to identify new business opportunities. Strategic Account Management • Establish and maintain relationships with EPC executives, procurement leaders, engineering teams, and project managers., • Serve as the primary commercial contact for assigned EPC accounts., • Develop a clear understanding of customer purchasing processes, technical requirements, project schedules, and supplier qualification standards., • Pursue approved vendor status, preferred supplier relationships, and strategic supply agreements., • Coordinate with regional and market-focused sales teams to align account ownership and project pursuit strategies. Opportunity Development & Proposal Management • Lead opportunity qualification and bid/no-bid recommendations based on strategic fit, technical capability, capacity, schedule, and commercial risk., • Partner with application engineering, estimating, and operations to develop accurate, competitive proposals., • Review customer specifications and bid documents to identify scope requirements, commercial obligations, and exceptions., • Present solutions that address transformer performance, delivery requirements, lifecycle value, and project execution needs., • Maintain consistent follow-up throughout the bidding and customer evaluation process. Negotiation & Contract Award • Lead pricing and commercial negotiations within established approval guidelines., • Partner with legal, finance, engineering, and operations to evaluate contract terms, payment milestones, warranties, delivery commitments, and potential liabilities., • Secure orders that meet company objectives for bookings, margin, and risk., • Ensure customer commitments are documented and aligned with internal capabilities., • Coordinate a thorough handoff to project management and execution teams following contract award. Sales Performance & Cross-Functional Leadership • Own assigned bookings, revenue, margin, and account growth objectives., • Maintain accurate CRM records, opportunity stages, forecasts, and anticipated award dates., • Provide leadership with updates on major pursuits, market conditions, competitive threats, and customer needs., • Collaborate with project management and operations on customer escalations and opportunities for repeat business., • Represent Virginia Transformer at customer meetings, industry events, and trade shows., • Provide direction and coaching to sales personnel supporting EPC accounts, as assigned. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field; equivalent relevant industry experience will be considered., • Eight or more years of progressive sales or business development experience in power equipment, electrical infrastructure, or related industrial markets., • Demonstrated success selling to EPC firms and managing complex, project-based sales cycles., • Track record of securing major contracts, growing strategic accounts, and achieving sales and profitability targets., • Working knowledge of power transformers, substations, or related electrical equipment and their application within major capital projects., • Experience developing proposals and negotiating pricing, contracts, and commercial terms., • Ability to build credibility with technical teams, procurement professionals, and executive decision-makers., • Strong communication, presentation, forecasting, and account planning skills., • Willingness to travel to customer locations, company facilities, and industry events. Preferred Qualifications • Direct experience selling custom-engineered power transformers., • Established relationships with EPC firms serving utility, renewable energy, industrial, or data center customers., • Experience with supplier qualification processes, master supply agreements, and multiyear purchasing arrangements., • Familiarity with project requirements involving transformer specifications, factory testing, logistics, and installation coordination., • Experience leading sales teams or coordinating account pursuits across multiple regions. Measures of Success • Achievement of bookings and margin targets., • Growth in EPC accounts, repeat business, and strategic customer relationships., • A qualified project pipeline and reliable sales forecasts., • Improved win rates on targeted opportunities., • Effective contract handoffs and alignment between customer commitments and project execution. Join Virginia Transformer and help grow the EPC partnerships that power critical infrastructure across North America.