Director sales

Job Description

If you are a strategic, dynamic, and visionary leader with expert knowledge of the power utility market, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The Global Power Industry is undergoing a time of transformation, driven in part by the energy transition, grid modernization and increase in power demand. As the Director of Sales Modernization , you will lead the charge in accelerating our growth across key industry vectorsfor our Power & Water Solutions (PWS) business, based in the Cranberry Township suburb of Pittsburgh, PA.

The Director of Sales Modernization will be at the forefront of transforming our product offerings and growth strategies into a rapidly evolving market landscape. With significant investments in our product portfolio and a market primed for opportunity, this role offers the chance to create a meaningful impact on the future trajectory of Power & Water Solutions. You will be instrumental in positioning our solutions to capitalize on market trends and ensure our competitive edge within the power utility sector.

At Emerson Power & Water Solutions, we help customers in the world’s most critical industries address the challenges of modern life. As an industry-leading automation controls company, we drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, and more sustainable! Emerson's five decades of power and water expertise form a reliable and innovative platform that evolves with rapidly changing technology to help improve plant reliability.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead the creation of a comprehensive global strategy for modernization and competitive displacement within the Power & Water industries
• Responsible for identifying key sites to convert to Ovation portfolio and a penetration strategy, delivering incremental orders and adoption
• Create and develop sales force dedicate to support whitespace portfolio adoption in strategic selected sites globally
• Guide and lead a digital sales team responsible for customer interaction and lead generation and conversion
• Transform historical strengths into outstanding growth opportunities by leveraging the innovative capabilities of our Ovation™ portfolio.
• Conduct robust competitor analyses and be at the forefront of technological innovations and industry developments
• Act as a Program Leader to drive strategy deployment, ensuring effective implementation across all world regions
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for modernization solutions, educating and supporting the global sales force with technical insights and demand creation expertise
• Work closely with Product Development to identify and develop solutions for target applications and niche opportunities
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with key customers, gathering ‘voice of the customers’ feedback, and influencing product improvements
• Collaborate with the Marketing Communications team to develop engaging product literature, presentations, and media
• Partner with the Lifecycle Services Organization to explore modernization and expansion opportunities within the Ovation install base
• Provide key program updates and case studies to support portfolio improvement for the executive team
  
  

Who You Are:

You consistently apply a business driver and marketplace focus when prioritizing actions. You serve as a strategic partner to build, grow, and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with key accounts. You formulate a clear strategy and map aggressive steps that will accelerate the organization towards its goals.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, related STEM field, marketing, or a relevant field of study
• 5+ years of experience in control and software solutions, sales, projects, operations, or product development
• Proven experience in customer-facing roles, program deployment, and product management, preferably with competitor knowledge
• Expertise in promoting and presenting products and solutions directly to end-users
• Demonstrated ability to assess market needs and translate them into actionable business strategies
• Professional presentation skills and the confidence to effectively communicate a DCS (i.e. Ovation) capability
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future
  
  

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We champion an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe complementary teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Work Authorization:

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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