

Sales Director/Head of Sales (m/f/d)
Technical
USA
Full-time
About us
Reifenhäuser has evolved from the world's leading extrusion machinery manufacturer into a solution provider with innovative technologies. As one of the world's top machine builders, Reifenhäuser will bring plastics industry to a sustainable future. Within the Reifenhäuser Group, we work with passion and pioneering spirit - become part of our team and contribute to our company’s success.
Your key responsibilities
- Starting with up to 18 months of training in our Blown Film Unit in Worms, followed by a structured introduction to the US market
- Lead and develop the sales team (professional and disciplinary) to achieve defined targets, including coaching on customer account and project development
- Develop and implement the North American sales strategy (product, price, place, promotion) in close collaboration with the German business units, contributing to sustainable order intake in the region
- Understand customer needs, translate them into technical requirements, coordinate with the supplying business units, prepare and price proposals, present them convincingly, negotiate contracts, and close deals
- Identify and develop new and existing customers, building and maintaining strong, long-term customer relationships
- Collaborate closely with technical, sales, service, spare parts, and modification teams in Germany and North America to ensure a comprehensive, customer-focused service and sales approach
- Represent Reifenhäuser at exhibitions and technical conferences, including giving presentations and acting as the company’s face in North America
Your profile
Willingness to relocate to or within Germany for the initial training phase and, subsequently, to the United States for the long-term position. In your role in the USA, you will be expected to travel frequently within North America and regularly to Germany for continuous training and close exchange with our business units
- Proven sales experience in the plastics industry, plastics machinery, or capital goods (preferably extrusion), combined with initial leadership responsibility or a clear potential for a leadership role
- Strong sales track record with excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to engage effectively with customer stakeholders at all levels
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Strong entrepreneurial drive and strategic mindset, with the willingness to build and expand our business in a sustainable, long-lasting manner
- Proven ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and handle multiple projects simultaneously; able to work both indipendently and collaboratively within an international team environment
- High level of self-motivation, resilience and hands-on mentality
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Excellent English skills are required; German language skills are an advantage
Our offer to you
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International working environment – The Reifenhäuser Group forms the largest competence network for plastics extrusion technology worldwide.
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Fair compensation – We offer an attractive compensation package.
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Variety and flexibility – Besides self-planned customer visits, we offer a home office possibility and provide you with top equipment (PC, iPad, iPhone).
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Professional onboarding – Intensive onboarding, including organized comprehensive training at our company headquarters in Germany.
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Interesting perspectives – Vast opportunities for personal and professional development through feedback discussions, and individual training measures.
Do you want to shape the future of plastics extrusion with us? Join our team where we value diversity. You are welcome here, regardless of your gender, age, sexual identity, origin, religion, worldview, or possible disabilities. The most important thing is that you fit in with us. We look forward to receiving your application for the position Sales Director / Head of Sales (m/f/d).
Get started your career with us and apply online by using the "Apply now" button. Addtional information about our company is available at www.reifenhauser.com
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