International Sales Director

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovate Heavy Industrial Tech in Tukwila, WA seeks an International Director of Sales to lead global strategy and drive revenue growth across North America, Europe, and Asia. You will bridge manufacturing operations with sales, inspiring a high-performing team and building executive relationships worldwide.

This executive role requires US citizenship, travel up to 25%, and a hands-on, operations-focused leadership style aligned with our engineered heavy equipment strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant field.
• Proven track record of executive sales leadership in industrial/manufactured equipment sectors.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% globally.
• U.S. Citizenship required for defense/partner contracts.

Responsibilities

• Expand global revenue across North America, Europe and Asia through enterprise sales and dealer networks.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing 10-person global sales team.
• Bridge operations and sales, collaborating with Plant Leadership, Engineering, Finance to align growth with capacity, ERP routing and BOMs.
• Be the face of the brand, building executive customer relationships worldwide.
• Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally to engage partners and close deals.

Skills

Operational Strategist

Servant Leader

Globally Minded

Customer-Centric

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

International Director of Sales Lead Global Strategy | Innovate Heavy Industrial Tech | Driven Leadership

Location: Tukwila, WA (Greater Seattle Area) - 100% On-Site

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.