North America Director of Sales — Relocation Provided

Brightleaf Group; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightleaf Group is seeking a high-level Director of Sales for North America, based in Waterloo, IA, with relocation provided. You will lead strategy, growth, and profitability across all North American markets, coordinating with Engineering, Product Management, and Operations to align offerings with customer needs.

The role requires 8–12+ years in strategic sales and global account management, with success in managing nationwide OEM accounts and leading cross-regional opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 8–12+ years in business development, strategic sales, or global account management.
• Experience with multinational OEM customers in a manufacturing or engineered products environment.
• Proven success leading complex, cross-regional business opportunities.
• Experience managing nationwide accounts.
• Experience with setting expectations and goals for a sales team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct North American sales growth, profitability, and market expansion.
• Drive revenue growth and align strategies with global objectives.
• Oversee key account management and cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Engineering, Product Management and Operations.
• Develop and execute sales strategies and tactical plans to achieve targets.
• Mentor and develop a team of Market Managers, Account Management, and Customer Relations professionals.
• Manage pricing, cost structures, and product lifecycle alignment with corporate goals.
• Travel to maintain customer relationships and support market development initiatives.

Skills

Strategic sales

Global account management

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sales, Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Brightleaf Group is seeking a high-level Director of Sales for North America, based in Waterloo, IA, with relocation provided. You will lead strategy, growth, and profitability across all North American markets, coordinating with Engineering, Product Management, and Operations to align offerings with customer needs.

The role requires 8–12+ years in strategic sales and global account management, with success in managing nationwide OEM accounts and leading cross-regional opportunities.