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Senior Sales Area Director | Freudenberg
Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
EagleBurgmann is a leading international specialist in industrial sealing technology. We combine innovative technologies, digital solutions and our passion to create sophisticated and reliable sealing systems. Our products help make entire industries safer and more sustainable.
Some of your Benefitsarrow_right
401K Match
401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
Health Insurance
Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
Employee discounts
Employee discounts: Opportunities for deals on products and services.
Performance Related Bonus
Performance Related Bonus: When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.
location_on Houston, TX
On-Site
trip_origin EagleBurgmann Industries LP
You support our team as
Senior Sales Area Director
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Responsibilitiesarrow_right
- Drive profitable sales growth across the U.S. market by developing and executing strategies aligned with the company's strategic and annual business objectives.
- Provide overall leadership and accountability for the business unit's financial performance, including ownership of the P&L and optimization of business results.
- Lead the Regional Management Team in developing and executing short-, mid-, and long-term business plans that support sustainable growth.
- Serve as the senior representative of the business unit, building strong relationships with customers, employees, communities, and executive leadership.
- Direct and develop the performance of outside sales, inside sales, marketing, customer service, and seal repair teams to achieve operational and commercial objectives.
- Develop and execute sales, product, pricing, and marketing strategies in collaboration with cross-functional partners to maximize market share and competitive advantage.
- Monitor market trends, customer satisfaction, and business performance to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead talent development and organizational effectiveness through succession planning, performance management, coaching, and employee engagement initiatives.
Qualificationsarrow_right
- Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive sales experience, including leadership responsibilities within an industrial manufacturing or service environment.
- Five to seven years of experience leading and developing teams, with demonstrated success managing high-performing organizations.
- Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and driving profitability through P&L ownership.
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategic sales plans, market initiatives, and growth strategies that deliver measurable results.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of an organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience using data and performance metrics to support decision-making.
- Preferred qualifications include an MBA or advanced degree, extensive sales management experience in sealing and rotating equipment markets, established industry relationships, and willingness to travel extensively as required.
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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