Head of Sales

About The Role

A strategic sales leadership opportunity to shape commercial growth and lead U.S. market expansion for a global leader in sealing technology. This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of automotive innovation, partnering with OEM and Tier 1 clients to drive the future of both electrified and traditional mobility systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a regional sales strategy aligned with global business goals.
• Drive revenue growth through targeted new business development and account expansion across OEM, Tier 1, and Commercial Vehicle customers.
• Manage sales forecasting, budgeting, and performance KPIs across the U.S. market.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing regional sales team.
• Foster a culture of ownership, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Customer Relationship Management
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Lead commercial negotiations and serve as senior point of contact for key accounts.
• Represent the company at customer meetings, trade shows, and industry events.
• Work cross-functionally with global engineering, R&D, and operations to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Report regularly to executive leadership on sales performance, risks, pipeline, and market intelligence.
  
  

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in technical sales within the automotive Tier 1 or OEM ecosystem.
• Strong knowledge of the U.S. automotive customer landscape, with experience managing large, complex accounts.
• Background in sealing systems or related engineered components is highly preferred.
• Ability to engage on technical topics and interpret engineering drawings.
• Technical or engineering education preferred (mechanical, materials science, or automotive engineering).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.