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GCG Rail & Transit Territory Sales Manager - GCG Connectivity & Power Solutions in Montpelier, Vermont
Overview
As we continue to grow and expand our national footprint,GCG Connectivity & Power Solutions (https://www.gogcg.com/connectivity-and-power/) is currently seeking a Territory Sales Manager to join our outside sales team with a focus wire, cable, and connectivity solutions in theRail and Transit market (https://www.gogcg.com/electrowire/) . This field-based role covers the Eastern United States, with a territory spanning from Michigan down to Mississippi, across to Florida, and north to Montreal and Toronto, Canada.
As our Rail & Transit Territory Sales Manager, you will serve as a trusted partner to OEMs, engineering teams, and procurement professionals—offering technical product guidance, delivering tailored connectivity and cable solutions, and building strong relationships across the passenger and freight rail segments. This role includes strategic account management, business development, and project coordination for long-term rail and specialty infrastructure programs.
This position offers a remote work arrangement but does require approximately 60% travel to customer sites within the assigned territory. Accordingly, being located within this territory is a requirement.
What you’ll do
Sales & Territory Development
Drive sales growth within a defined geographic region by managing and expanding relationships with OEMs, engineers, purchasing teams, and end users
Serve as the primary point of contact for project-based and contract-based business, including wayside cable systems, rail-specific cable assemblies, and low-voltage connectivity products
Apply our sales process to identify new opportunities and close business within assigned accounts
Technical Sales & Support
Lead technical discussions on product specifications and tailored solutions
Present tailored solutions and proposals based on unique rail and transit needs
Support bid activities and coordinate public procurement submissions
Cross-Functional & Vendor Collaboration
Work closely with our sourcing, engineering, and operations teams to deliver solutions aligned with customer and business objectives
Engage with key strategic vendor partners to support growth within rail and transit verticals
Relay customer, market, and competitive intelligence to internal stakeholders for strategic planning
CRM & Pipeline Management
Maintain an active and accurate pipeline using Salesforce CRM
Provide regular account updates and territory reports to sales leadership
Customer Engagement & Industry Involvement
Represent GCG at trade shows, industry events, and client site visits
Foster trusted partnerships by acting as a technical advisor and solution provider
Maintain high responsiveness and customer service standards throughout the sales cycle
What you’ll bring
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline; relevant experience considered in lieu of degree
Minimum of 10 years in technical sales or sales management with a strong preference for experience specifically in the rail& transit market
Proven experience engaging with engineers, technical buyers, and OEM project teams
Demonstrated success in territory development and consultative sales
Skills & Competencies
Strong technical aptitude and ability to communicate product specs clearly
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Highly organized with strong self-direction and time management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce CRM
Ability to travel 50–60% of the time (may be higher in the first year)
What we offer
Competitive base salary of $115,000 to $130,000 per year commensurate with level of industry and outside sales experience; commissions-based incentive plan
Comprehensive Health Coverage : Multiple medical plan options (CDHP and PPO) to get you the coverage you need
Robust Financial Security : Company-paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, plus options for supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans
Generous Time Off : PTO plan with paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid compassionate care leave to support personal well-being and family needs
Wellness & Support Programs : Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and telehealth access
Extras That Matter : Dental and vision plans, FSAs/HSAs with company contributions, pet insurance, legal services, and ID theft protection for peace of mind
An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You!
About GCG
At GCG, our mission is to power, connect, and automate our world. With the responsive DNA of a startup and the size of a global leader, we offer top brands and extensive value-added services that make us an invaluable partner to our customers in multiple industry verticals across the globe. We are committed to meeting the needs of our customers, while focusing attention on our responsibility to the environment, our associates and the communities we serve.
GCG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
These duties and responsibilities listed above are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Furthermore, the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.
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Job Locations US-Remote
ID 2026-2062
Category Sales
Position Type Regular Full-Time