🚀 Commercial Director (Hamar Automation - Salina, KS)

Overview

Drive Growth. Shape Strategy. Lead the Future of Motion.

Hamar Automation is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Commercial Director to lead the launching and scaling of our new electric actuator product line. This high-impact role will own revenue growth through both OEM and end-user channels, serving as a strategic bridge between corporate leadership and marketing teams to ensure alignment and market success.

As the Commercial Director, you’ll oversee customer service and field support coordination, leveraging internal shared service resources to ensure a premium customer experience. This is a rare opportunity to lead from the front in a fast-evolving, innovative segment of industrial automation—helping shape the trajectory of a product line with global potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Strategy & Execution
  • Develop and execute the go-to-market sales strategy for Hamar Automation.
  • Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through closing, emphasizing online and direct-to-consumer sales.
  • Identify and develop OEM and end-user opportunities through digital platforms, customer outreach, trade shows, and industry networking.
  • Monitor sales metrics and provide regular performance reporting.
• Cross Functional Coordination
  • Collaborate closely with the corporate marketing team to guide campaigns, product positioning, and digital content tailored to the target audience.
  • Act as the product line’s commercial advocate during corporate planning and marketing meetings.
  • Coordinate with shared service teams to effectively manage customer service inquiries and field support escalations.
• Customer Engagement & Support
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers, ensuring high satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Support field visits, demonstrations, and problem resolution as needed.
  • Ensure a feedback loop from customers to internal teams for continuous product and service improvement.
• Leadership & Market Development
  • Represent the product line at industry trade shows, conferences and events.
  • Provide market intelligence, competitive analysis, and customer insights to influence product development and positioning.
  • Participate in pricing strategy, promotional planning, and forecasting efforts.

This position is a salary role and may require travel up to 20 weeks per year once the product is established.

This position requires working fixed days from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Note : This position is a non-remote role and relocation assistance is not offered if the position is offered.

What We're Looking For

• A Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience in sales (preferably in a technical or industrial equipment environment).
• A demonstrated success in selling through both physical and digital channels to OEM and/or end-user customers is preferred.
• Familiarity with eCommerce tools and B2B sales strategies is preferred but not required.
• Background in mechanical equipment, engineered products, or industrial sales is preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret general business communications, and write reports, business correspondence and procedures manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal groups.

Benefits

• Competitive benefit packages and excellent work culture.
• Contemporary office space and clean manufacturing environment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Health insurance (Traditional and High-Deductible Health Plan).
• Voluntary plans: Dental, Vision, Cancer, Disability and Voluntary Life.
• Quarterly company events (Spring BBQ, Summer Pool Party, Fall event, Holiday Party).
• On-site workout facilities including showers and locker rooms.
• Profit sharing plan with year-end bonus program.
• Corporate wellness program with lab work and biometric screening, wellness presentations, and healthy challenges.

Application & Legal Terms

APPLICATION FORM WAIVER

In exchange for the consideration of my job application by Salina Vortex Corporation, I agree that the acceptance of this application and the entry into any employment relationship shall not serve as a contract of employment. Employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time. The company may change benefits, policies, and procedures. If employed, I understand that the company may require pre-employment testing, and that continued employment may depend on passing such tests and, if applicable, job-related physical examinations. The company may request information from consumer reporting agencies for employment purposes as allowed by law.

Salina Vortex is an equal employment opportunity employer, and decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, or disability. If you accept these terms, click the “Apply for this job ” button to proceed with the online application.