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Vice President of Sales and Marketing

ztr Open · verified Sep 24, 2026
Chicago Full-time VP General Marketing

At a glance

Leadership General Marketing role at ztr. Chicago · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $169,375–$216,875.

Estimated pay

ztr has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$169,375 – $216,875
What the middle half of lead general marketing roles in Chicago paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 10 postings that stated pay, median $214,100. Last updated Sep 24, 2026.
RoleGeneral Marketing
SeniorityVP
LocationChicago
EmploymentFull-time
PostedJul 29, 2026 · 8w ago
Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Set ZTR’s market direction, commercial strategy, budgets, and performance measures
  • Build key-customer relationships and expand the business across North America and global markets
  • Lead sales operations, including planning, pipeline reviews, forecasting, and growth processes
  • Coach the Commercial team while shaping its structure and coordinating with other departments
  • Represent ZTR at executive customer meetings, trade shows, and international expansion efforts

What you bring

  • At least ten years in senior sales and sales-management positions
  • Experience selling to the freight railway industry, with railway, industrial, or control-systems knowledge useful
  • A record of creating sales leads, using existing relationships, and managing representatives
  • Strategic planning, commercial execution, analytical judgment, and strong attention to detail
  • Confidence delivering technical presentations and coaching teams with a collaborative leadership style

Who this fits

You’ll suit a commercially focused leader who can connect technical railway solutions with customer and market needs. The role is remote within the United States and involves international travel, including senior customer meetings and industry events. You’ll lead the Commercial team while working closely with other ZTR departments.

From the employer

Join us in Advancing the Environmental Global Impact within the Rail Industry

ZTR is a leading global railway technology company that modernizes and digitally connects railway rolling stock to help our clients create transformational environmental and operational efficiencies. Our solutions and services are being provided on thousands of locomotives globally.


As the Vice President of Sales and Marketing, you will be responsible for managing our key customer relationships and for expanding ZTR's reach Globally and within North America towards our targeted markets with respect to leading the global product market.


As a leader, you'll be providing inspiring and charismatic leadership for your respective teams, as well as cross collaborating with others to reach our company mission and objectives.



This position is a remote role, open to anywhere within the United States.


Responsibilities include but not limited to:


Leadership

  • Develop the marketing DNA of ZTR by developing the market vision and strategies and all associated implementations
  • Foster relationships with key customers in a global space
  • Implement, execute and maintain sales processes designed to achieve and accelerate growth
  • Oversee sales plans, marketing, profit and loss estimations and budgets, based on market demand and corporate goals
  • Own and revise, and implement an effective sales management process
  • Prepare and implement an effective organizational structure to drive effective execution of initiatives
  • Display leadership posture and decision-making skills to lead the Commercial team with confidence
  • Provide guidance, training and mentorship to the Commercial team
  • Symbiotic and synergistic relationship with all other departments within ZTR
  • Presenting sales achievements, forecasts, pipelines and updates to the President & executive team


Strategy

  • Overseeing the objectives and implementation of all commercial strategies
  • Identifying new business opportunities for further growth
  • Create analysis of activity to develop the most effective business plans and realistic and meaningful KPIs
  • Participate in strategic planning and collaborating with other departments
  • Present the strategic positioning of the ZTR portfolio to customers, partners, and market influencers



Business Development

  • Study industry trends and create an effective business plan based on commercial opportunities, while ensuring they are in line with organization’s objectives
  • Become ZTR's subject-matter-expert towards services, products and how clients and customers use them
  • Collaborating with the Product Marketing to create effective marketing collateral and translating solutions for market
  • Participate and lead in global expansions activities i.e. "C" - level customer meetings, industry trade shows, and other various marketing endeavors and campaigns


Who you are:

  • 10+ years of experience as a senior sales professional
  • 10+ years in a sales managerial related role, preferably selling to the Freight Railway industry experience is an asset
  • SaaS and services experience is an asset
  • Technically savvy with previous experience in Railway, Industrial Engineered Solutions or hard Products (i.e. Control Systems Solutions)
  • Proven ability to generate sales leads and leverage existing relationships
  • Experienced in managing agents or manufacturing representatives
  • Demonstrated charismatic leadership and coaching ability, collaborative spirit
  • Established strategic sales planning and execution experience for Commercial teams
  • Data-driven with strong analytical and quantitative skills as well as attention to detail
  • Skilled in delivering technical sales presentations to all levels of stakeholders
  • Drive and interest in travelling internationally


Please apply even if you don’t qualify for all responsibilities or skills.



Why Choose ZTR?

ZTR offers a positive working environment and a group of friendly and talented industry leaders passionate about driving environmental and financial benefits for our clients. We encourage and support employees to find long-term success and explore opportunities that play into their strengths and passions. We value lateral moves as much as vertical promotions; we believe all roles should develop your skills, broaden your experience, and help you continue a journey to build a rewarding career at ZTR.


We are looking for flexible, compassionate and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in a fast-paced working environment, and who are looking for long-term, meaningful employment in a career that makes a real difference.


At ZTR, we continuously promote a healthy balance between work, fun and family. This is a place where employees make a difference in our company and within our customers’ organizations. You will have the ability to direct your career path at ZTR as we are rapidly growing with numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.


ZTR Control Systems provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources. We will address information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants in confidence.


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