This is an outstanding place to work!

It all starts with the people. You will love working with colleagues who have a genuine desire to innovate and seek out complicated problems. We each come into work every day trying to make the organization a little better than it was the day before. We ask the tough questions and push each other to be courageous. This occurs in an environment that cultivates authenticity and clarity. We believe in absolute inclusion and diversity. Qualitrol associates enjoy the autonomy, breadth of responsibility, and creativity that are typical in a medium-sized company, while sharing resources, standard methodologies, and career opportunities that are found in a Fortune 500 company like Fortive.

 Your Impact

The North American Generation OEM Sales Manager is responsible for meeting company order, sales and market-share goals through direct selling efforts, training and management.  The successful candidate will be part of an innovative culture which places great emphasis on training, personal development and growth. 

Our success is routed in a tradition of “being best prepared” to address concerns around high-voltage asset reliability (motors and generators) in industries such as Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Pulp& Paper, Mining, and others.  We strongly believe that our personal and corporate growth should be in line with the growth and betterment of the industries we serve.   As a result, we promote and encourage active participation (and membership) in technical groups such as IEC, the IEEE and Industrial Application Societies.   

Here’s where you’ll demonstrate your proficiencies: 

Plan and execute the sales strategy for North American Generation OEM accounts to achieve company order, sales and market-share objectives. Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.  Monitor industry trends, competitive product offerings and participate in strategic growth activities. Develop successful representative networks as needed (selection, training, and supervision). Maintain product training certifications as defined by company Coordinate and attend key industry trade shows, seminars & conferences - representing company products. Maintain company databases as required (opportunity funnel, contact manager, outage schedule, etc.)

 Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:   

Minimum 5 years Generation OEM sales experience - pertaining to high-voltage motors/generators rotor and stator windings. Sales experience working with or managing manufacturer’s representative firms  Knowledge of high-voltage Generation OEM network  Knowledge of the design & maintenance of generator/motor windings (hands-on testing, rewinds, written & review of specifications for new and refurbished equipment would be an asset) Training & Experience in safety requirements for working with high voltage apparatus Demonstrated history of learning technical products & applications Ability to communicate technical information effectively  Strong oral and written English skills (other languages would be of benefit), public speaking ability Demonstrated use of common business software programs such as MS Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point Ability to work independently & travel extensively Valid Passport, Driver License Availability to participate in training classes in Canada for periods up to 30 consecutive days, 2 to 3 times in first year of employment

 Preferred Skills:

BSEE (Electrical Engineering) or BSME (Mechanical Engineering) 

 Working Conditions:

Office environment, either Company office or home office options Power generating plant environment 60% travel

 Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.