Area Sales Manager (USA) - Cutting Equipment

• Opportunity to represent a premium, market-leading technology
• High-impact role with strong growth potential in North America
  
  

About Our Client

This organization is a long‑established engineering leader specializing in high‑precision slicing and portioning systems for the global food processing industry.

With more than five decades of innovation in automated slicing technology-including solutions for bacon, cooked meats, cheese, and other protein applications-it is recognized for delivering equipment that boosts yield, consistency, and throughput for both major manufacturers and specialized processors.

Backed by a large international manufacturing and support network, the company provides fully integrated systems that span from product preparation to packaging, helping producers streamline operations and maintain high production standards worldwide.

Job Description

• Expand market presence by identifying new sales opportunities and developing regional strategies within the food processing and packaging industries.
• Build and maintain long-term customer relationships with decision-makers and operational leaders through a consultative sales approach.
• Provide technical consultation by analyzing customer production challenges and recommending equipment solutions that improve efficiency, throughput, and product quality.
• Monitor industry and market trends including competitors, customer needs, and emerging technologies to guide sales strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as engineering, service, and marketing to deliver proposals, demonstrations, and post-sale support.
• Travel frequently across North America to conduct customer visits, equipment demonstrations, and attend industry events, with occasional international travel.
  
  

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• 5-7 years of experience in capital equipment sales
• Background selling into food processing, packaging, or industrial manufacturing sectors
• Ability to explain mechanical systems, automation, and production lines to both technical and executive audiences
• Proven ability to manage long, complex sales cycles (6-18 months)
• Experience closing high-value deals ($250K )
• Strong "hunter" sales mentality with success opening new accounts and expanding market presence
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Business, or Food Science
• Proficiency with CRM systems such as Salesforce, Dynamics, or similar platforms
  
  

Preferred

• Existing relationships with major protein processors, bakery manufacturers, or large food producers
• Experience working with multi-brand industrial equipment portfolios
• Bilingual (Spanish or French)
  
  

What's on Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options (with employer contributions)
• Employer‑paid disability insurance and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays and PTO
• 401(k) plan
  
  

Contact: Jessica Fitch

Quote job ref: JN-032026-6971207