Latin American Sales Director

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; Remote; GBP 152,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering and technology firm is seeking a Director of Sales for Latin America. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of sales experience in power generation, strong leadership capabilities, and fluency in Spanish and English. This role is critical for driving sales growth in the LATAM region and requires a strategic mindset with proven success in leading diverse teams.

Benefits

Bonus

Flexible location options

Qualifications

• Proven success leading multinational sales teams.
• Well-connected across the LATAM energy market.
• Ability to build strong relationships with customers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing sales team across LATAM.
• Build and execute a sales strategy for utility, IPP, and microgrid markets.
• Improve sales processes and drive better collaboration across the business.

Skills

10+ years of sales experience in power generation or engine-based solutions

Fluent in English and Spanish

Comfortable working with engineers and senior stakeholders

Ability to manage priorities in fast-paced environments

Education

Degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or similar

Job description

Director of Sales - Latin America

Up to $250,000 + Bonus

Ideal location: Houston or Panama but open to anywhere across Latin and North America for the right candidate.

Latin American Sales Director / VP of Sales / Head of Sales - Latin America to join a global leader in engineering and technology.

The Latin American Sales Director / LATAM Sales Director/ VP of Sales / Head of Sales – Latin America will lead and motivate the senior sales team spread across Latin America. We are looking for a proven success leading multinational sales teams and delivering consistent revenue growth, this role requires deep industry knowledge, fluency in Spanish and English, and a strategic mindset with a hands‑on approach. Ideal location: Houston or Panama.

Industry: Engine applications in Latin America including utility, IPP and microgrid environments.

Package & Location

$200,000 - $250,000

Bonus

Flexible location: ideally based in Houston or Panama

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing sales team across LATAM.
• Build and execute a regional sales strategy tailored to utility, IPP, and microgrid markets.
• Hit targets for order intake, revenue, profit, and overall growth.
• Build strong relationships with customers, EPCs, consultants, and government decision makers.
• Improve sales processes and drive better collaboration across the business.
• Track market trends and competitor activity to support future product needs.
• Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and high performance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of sales experience in power generation or engine-based solutions.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (Portuguese a plus).
• Degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or similar.
• Proven success leading multinational sales teams.
• Well-connected across the LATAM energy market.
• Comfortable working with engineers, EPC partners, and senior stakeholders.
• Works well in fast‑paced environments and manages priorities effectively.
• Ideal location: Houston or Panama but open to anywhere across Latin and North America for the right candidate.