Regional Key Account Manager - Central, Transit Services

Regional Key Account Manager – Central, Transit Services

It's not just about your career or job title… It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Location: Chicago, IL (Preferred); Remote Midwest, Texas (Alternative)

Reporting To: VP - Transit Services Sales

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Transit Services Sales group, you will be responsible for managing service sales opportunities across 10 to 20 transit customers within the region. You will drive aftermarket parts sales, identify engineering services opportunities (overhaul, modernization, kitting), and deepen customer relationships through regular on-site engagement. You will serve as the primary commercial point of contact, owning account performance and driving actions to meet quarterly and annual order intake targets. This role reports to the VP - Transit Services Sales and requires extensive collaboration with internal teams and customer stakeholders.

What do we want to know about you?

• Technical knowledge of rolling stock maintenance and operations, including mechanical systems

• 10+ years in the rail supply industry

• Comfortable engaging with railway maintenance shop personnel, superintendents, and procurement managers

• Strong commercial acumen and sales experience

• Proficiency in Salesforce CRM reporting and Oracle systems

• Ability to travel to cover regional accounts (up to 50%)

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to execute plans and achieve goals

• Strong ability to work with cross functional teams and clearly communicate customer needs

• Passion for customer success and continuous improvement

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Extensive travel required across regional customer locations

• Frequent site visits may involve standing, walking, and engaging in discussions in maintenance shop environments

• May require wearing PPE and observing detailed labels and documentation

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $102,500.00-$146,000.00. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more.

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.