Director Sales (M/F/D)

Dr. Maier + Partner Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Opportunity to work with global market leaders

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Sales Leader to establish a new office in Chicago and drive growth in the Americas. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in B2B sales, particularly in industrial automation. The role includes leading a team, managing a significant P&L, and aligning with global stakeholders. Competitive compensation is offered along with the opportunity to work with Fortune 500 companies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of sales leadership experience in a technology-driven B2B environment.
• Proven track record in sales to OEMs / ODMs with longer project cycles.
• Strong roots in the Greater Chicago Area or willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Establish and open a new office in the Chicago area in 2026.
• Build, lead, and inspire a sales and engineering team.
• Develop and execute a strategic growth plan.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic thinking

Change leadership

Intercultural collaboration

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Dr. Maier + Partner Group

Our client is an internationally active technology company in the field of electronics and industrial automation with a clear focus on innovation and sustainable growth. The organization combines entrepreneurial agility with the stability of an established global player. Its solutions help customers improve performance and efficiency across diverse industrial and technical markets. The Americas region and especially the U.S. represents a key pillar of the company’s future growth strategy.

Tasks

• Establish and open a new office in the Chicago area in 2026, creating a tangible center of culture and collaboration.
• Build, lead, and inspire a sales and field application engineering team with a focus on empowerment, accountability, and success.
• Develop and execute a strategic growth plan to expand the customer base among OEMs and ODMs and grow existing key accounts.
• Drive consistent sales performance, ensuring alignment with growth, revenue and profitability targets.
• Foster close cooperation with global stakeholders across sales, marketing, product management, and finance.
• Manage a P&L of >30M USD, ensuring profitable, sustainable growth.
• Represent the Americas region on the Management Team.

Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
• 10+ years of sales leadership experience in a technology-driven B2B environment.
• Proven track record in sales to OEM’s / ODM’s with longer project cycles — ideally within industrial automation or embedded electronics.
• Demonstrated success in building or transforming sales organizations and fostering performance-driven cultures.
• Strong strategic thinking and change leadership capabilities.
• Customer-oriented mindset, hands‑on leadership style, and ability to inspire and unite people around a shared vision.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and intercultural collaboration skills.
• Fluent in English; willingness to travel across the U.S. and occasionally to Europe.
• Strong roots in the Greater Chicago Area or willingness to relocate.

Perspective

• Lead and shape the regional business strategy, driving growth and market presence.
• Agile and dynamic company with strong growth journey over the last decade.
• Competitive compensation and the chance to work with global market leaders, incl. Fortune 500 companies.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Industries

Manufacturing and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing