Sales Director

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 4% match

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Director of Sales to spearhead global sales channels for capital equipment. The role requires a hunter-minded leader with extensive experience in international sales and a passion for market development. You will lead a team, manage P&L responsibilities, and drive growth across North America, Europe, and Asia. This position offers a competitive salary with additional compensation options and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in global capital equipment sales.
• Proven success in developing and growing international sales channels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop global agent/distributor sales channels.
• Drive new market development and new customer acquisition.
• Manage the full sales cycle for large capital equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation

Relationship-Building

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Agriculture, or related field

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions provided pay range

This range is provided by Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Commission

Engineering Recruiter | Wisconsin Recruiter | Manufacturing Recruiter | Operations Lead

Director of Sales – Global Channel & Capital Equipment Sales

We’re hiring a Director of Sales to lead and expand global sales channels for capital equipment and turnkey food processing systems. This role is for a hunter-minded, hands-on sales leader with a passion for driving new market development, managing international agents/distributors, and building a high-performing internal team.

If you have experience leading global sales teams in capital equipment or food/agriculture processing markets, and enjoy the challenges of complex international sales, this is a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on a growing organization with a global footprint.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop global agent/distributor sales channels, including onboarding, training, and performance management
• Drive new market development and new customer acquisition across underpenetrated regions globally
• Oversee and build a domestic inside sales and support team (2-5 employees)
• Manage the full sales cycle for large capital equipment and turnkey systems
• Partner closely with executive leadership, engineering, and operations to align customer needs with company capabilities
• Own P&L responsibility for global sales, working toward structured bonus and commission plans tied to profitability and sales growth
• Regularly travel (~40%) to customer sites, agent offices, and industry events globally
• Lead from the front in a lean, entrepreneurial environment where rolling up your sleeves is part of the culture

What You Bring

• 7+ years experience in global capital equipment sales, agent/distributor management, and international sales leadership
• Proven success in developing and growing international sales channels
• Industry experience in food processing, agriculture equipment, or capital goods preferred
• Track record of success in hunter-style sales roles and driving new business
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, both domestically and internationally
• Analytical and data-driven approach to sales management and performance tracking
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Agriculture, or related field
• Comfortable working with long sales cycles and complex global negotiations
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Total Comp up to $175K, with bonus/commission structure under development
• 401K with 4% match
• Travel expenses covered

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting chance to build and own the global sales channel strategy, while directly contributing to business growth. You’ll play a key leadership role in a growing, innovative company, helping scale operations across North America, Europe, and Asia.

If you’re a hands-on sales leader ready to take ownership of global channel sales and want to be part of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial team, let’s connect.