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Rail & Transit Territory Sales Manager - West Coast
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Rail & Transit Territory Sales Manager - West Coast Job Locations US-Remote ID 2025-1725 Category Sales Position Type Regular Full-Time Overview

Electro-Wire, a GCG company,  is currently seeking a Territory Sales Manager to join our Connectivity & Power Solutions division, with a focus on the Rail and Transit market. This is a remote, field-based role covering the Western U.S. ranging from Denver, CO to California with a heavy focus on California.

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.

As this is a field-based position, the candidate chosen for the role will be expected to travel approximately 50% of their time to facilitate in-person customer and vendor meetings.

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 usersServe 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 productsApply our sales process to identify new opportunities and close business within assigned accounts

 

Technical Sales & Support

Lead technical discussions on product specs such as compression standards, noise ratio, and environmental requirementsPresent tailored solutions and proposals based on unique rail and transit needsSupport 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 objectivesEngage with key strategic vendor partners to support growth within rail and transit verticalsRelay customer, market, and competitive intelligence to internal stakeholders for strategic planning

 

CRM & Pipeline Management

Maintain an active and accurate pipeline using Salesforce CRMProvide regular account updates and territory reports to sales leadership

 

Customer Engagement & Industry Involvement

Represent GCG at trade shows, industry events, and client site visitsFoster trusted partnerships by acting as a technical advisor and solution providerMaintain high responsiveness and customer service standards throughout the sales cycle

 

What you’ll bring

Education & Experience

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related disciplineRequired: Minimum of 10 years in technical sales or sales management (rail/transit experience a plus)Proven experience engaging with engineers, technical buyers, and OEM project teamsDemonstrated success in territory development and consultative sales

 

Skills & Competencies

Strong technical aptitude and ability to communicate product specs clearlyExcellent verbal, written, and presentation skillsHighly organized with strong self-direction and time management skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce CRMAbility to travel 40–50% of the time (may be higher in the first year)

 

What we offer

Competitive base salary of $120,000 to $140,000 per year commensurate with level of industry and outside sales experienceCommissions-based incentive planRobust and affordable benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, and more  Monthly auto allowancePTO plan with company paid holidays  401K with employer contribution  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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