Gotion, Inc.
Distribution Sales Manager
Manteno, Illinois · Senior · Contract
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About the role
- The Distribution Sales Manager, EV Mobile Charging is a territory-focused commercial leader responsible for activating and growing Gotion's dealer and distribution network for mobile EV charging products across the United States and Canada.
- Prior experience selling capital equipment through dealer/distributor channels - in mobile power, EV charging, or adjacent industries - is essential.
Responsibilities
- Identify, recruit, qualify, and onboard dealer and distribution partners across assigned territory - including equipment dealers, EV integrators, fleet solution providers, and rental companies
- Develop and manage dealer business plans, including sales targets, co-marketing activities, deal registration, and quarterly performance reviews
- Support dealer teams through product training, joint customer visits, and technical sales support to accelerate partner productivity
- Maintain a healthy pipeline of prospective partners to support network expansion as the showroom footprint grows
- Serve as the primary commercial presence anchored at Gotion's regional showroom - hosting customer demos, fleet evaluations, and partner engagement events
- Develop and manage a robust opportunity pipeline using CRM tools
- maintain accurate forecasting and deal stage hygiene
- Build commercially sound proposals including equipment configuration, pricing, installation scope, and ROI/TCO analysis
- Develop and manage a robust opportunity pipeline using CRM tools; maintain accurate forecasting and deal stage hygiene
- Manage customer relationships through the full sales cycle - from initial demo through project commissioning and account expansion
Requirements
- 7-12+ years of progressive sales or business development experience
- Minimum 3-4 years of experience managing dealer, distributor, or channel partner relationships - in capital equipment, mobile power, EV charging, or industrial products
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets through both direct and channel-led sales motions
- Experience scoping and closing project-based or solution sales (not purely transactional product sales)
- U.S. work authorization required
Nice to have
- Exposure to working with or for a Chinese-owned OEM operating in the US
- Mandarin Chinese proficiency is a plus but not required
- This provides you with the opportunity to progress as you grow and advance your career at Gotion.
- Gotion Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- Bachelor's degree required
- Engineering or Business preferred
Skills
- Comfortable operating from a showroom hub with regular travel across territory (~30-40%)
- U.S. work authorization required; must be able to work on-site in Manteno, IL as a home base
- Capital equipment dealer or distribution sales - mobile power, generators, temporary power, HVAC, or industrial equipment
- EV charging equipment sales - hardware, through dealer or direct channel (fleet or commercial segment)
- Fleet electrification solutions - charging infrastructure, fleet management systems, or commercial EV equipment
- Project-based solution sales - scoped deployments with installation, commissioning, or service components
- Industry Experience (Required)
- Direct experience in one or more of the following:
- Experience selling into or alongside fleet managers, facilities directors, procurement teams, or utility EV program administrators
- Familiarity with US government incentive programs applicable to fleet charging: IRA tax credits, NEVI, utility fleet rebates
- Existing dealer or distributor relationships in capital equipment, power, or EV segments in the Midwest, Southeast, or nationally
- Experience using CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot) for pipeline management and reporting
Compensation
- Base pay is one part of our total compensation package at Gotion, and is determined within a range.
Benefits
- Own the territory sales plan: revenue target, account coverage model, pipeline build, and forecast accuracy
Company info
- Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together!
- We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment.
- We are dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all.
- Drive direct sales to strategic fleet accounts, construction companies, utilities, and enterprise customers - working alongside dealer partners where appropriate
- Lead mobile charging project scoping engagements - working with customers to define deployment requirements, site conditions, fleet size, and charging schedules
Visa & Work Authorization
- U.S. work authorization required; must be able to work on-site in Manteno, IL as a home base
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