Sales Director / Head of Sales (m/f/d)

Your key responsibilities

• Starting with up to 18 months of training in our Blown Film Unit in Worms, followed by a structured introduction to the US market
• Lead and develop the sales team (professional and disciplinary) to achieve defined targets, including coaching on customer account and project development
• Develop and implement the North American sales strategy (product, price, place, promotion) in close collaboration with the German business units, contributing to sustainable order intake in the region
• Understand customer needs, translate them into technical requirements, coordinate with the supplying business units, prepare and price proposals, present them convincingly, negotiate contracts, and close deals
• Identify and develop new and existing customers, building and maintaining strong, long-term customer relationships
• Collaborate closely with technical, sales, service, spare parts, and modification teams in Germany and North America to ensure a comprehensive, customer-focused service and sales approach
• Represent Reifenhäuser at exhibitions and technical conferences, including giving presentations and acting as the company’s face in North America

Your profile

• Willingness to relocate to or within Germany for the initial training phase and, subsequently, to the United States for the long-term position
• In your role in the USA, you will be expected to travel frequently within North America and regularly to Germany for continuous training and close exchange with our business units
• Proven sales experience in the plastics industry, plastics machinery, or capital goods (preferably extrusion), combined with initial leadership responsibility or a clear potential for a leadership role
• Strong sales track record with excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to engage effectively with customer stakeholders at all levels
• Strong entrepreneurial drive and strategic mindset, with the willingness to build and expand our business in a sustainable, long-lasting manner
• Proven ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and handle multiple projects simultaneously; able to work both independently and collaboratively within an international team environment
• High level of self-motivation, resilience and hands-on mentality
• Excellent English skills are required; German language skills are an advantage

Our offer to you

• International working environment – The Reifenhäuser Group forms the largest competence network for plastics extrusion technology worldwide.
• Fair compensation – We offer an attractive compensation package.
• Variety and flexibility – Besides self-planned customer visits, we offer a home office possibility and provide you with top equipment (PC, iPad, iPhone).
• Professional onboarding – Intensive onboarding, including organized comprehensive training at our company headquarters in Germany.
• Interesting perspectives – Vast opportunities for personal and professional development through feedback discussions, and individual training measures.