What are the responsibilities and job description for the International Sales Director position at Spherion?
International Director of Sales Lead Global Strategy | Innovate Heavy Industrial Tech | Driven Leadership
Location: Tukwila, WA (Greater Seattle Area) — 100% On-Site
Compensation: $165,000 – $185,000 Base Uncapped Commission Annual Bonus Opportunities
Schedule: Full-Time (7:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with standard executive overtime)
Why Join Us?
Are you an executive sales leader who loves getting close to the product, leading high-impact teams, and expanding a global footprint?
Spherion has partnered with a premier, industry-leading manufacturer in Tukwila to find a high-caliber International Director of Sales. We design and build innovative, heavy-duty load-moving equipment deployed in high-stakes environments across 52 countries.
This isn't an elite desk-bound job—it’s an opportunity for a grounded, operationally savvy executive who loves connecting shop-floor realities with boardroom strategy. If you bring strong technical acumen, high cultural intelligence, and a humble, team-first leadership style, we want to talk to you.
The Opportunity: What You’ll Do
As our International Sales Director, you will bridge the gap between manufacturing operations, technical engineering, finance, and global market expansion.
- Drive Global Revenue: Expand market share across North America, Europe, and Asia through a blend of direct enterprise sales and strategic dealer networks.
- Lead & Mentor: Empower, coach, and elevate a high-performing 10-person global sales team.
- Bridge Operations & Sales: Collaborate directly with Plant Leadership, Engineering, and Finance to ensure sales growth aligns seamlessly with shop-floor capacity, ERP routing, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and quality standards.
- Be the Face of the Brand: Build deep executive customer relationships, representing our custom and standard engineered product lines worldwide.
- Global Travel: Travel up to 25% (domestic and international) to engage key partners, visit client sites, and close critical deals.
Who You Are
- An Operational Strategist: You understand manufacturing ecosystems, capacity planning, ERP/CRM systems (SAP preferred), BOMs, and complex engineered products.
- A Servant Leader: You lead with curiosity, humility, and stewardship. You value collaborative process integration over individual ego.
- Globally Minded: You adapt seamlessly to diverse cultures, units of measure, and complex global regulatory landscapes.
- Customer-Centric: You possess a natural passion for solving industrial challenges and bridging complex technical capabilities with customer success.
Qualifications & Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship (Strictly Required): Due to active contracts with defense and military partners, applicants must hold U.S. Citizenship.
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree with a proven track record of executive sales leadership in industrial, manufacturing, or engineered equipment sectors.
- Passport & Travel: Valid passport with the ability and willingness to travel up to 25% globally.
- Location: Must live in or be actively relocating to the Seattle/Tukwila area (open to self-relocation with a clear Pacific Northwest connection).
- Background Check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background screening.
Ready to Drive Global Growth?
Take the next step in your executive career with a team that values innovation, operational excellence, and humble leadership.
Apply now through Spherion Staffing for immediate consideration!
Salary : $165,000 - $185,000