Senior Sales Area Director

Freudenberg

Houston, Texas

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Business Administration, Business Skills, Business Strategy, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Decision Support, Diversity, Field Sales, Inside Sales, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Manufacturing, Market Share, Market Tracking, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Organizational Development/Management, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Pricing, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Forecasting, Regional Sales, Revenue Growth, Risk Management, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Team Lead/Manager, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Houston, Texas
POSTED
3 days ago

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

  • Drive profitable sales growth across the U.S. market by developing and executing strategies aligned with the company’s strategic and annual business objectives.
  • Provide overall leadership and accountability for the business unit’s financial performance, including ownership of the P&L and optimization of business results.
  • Lead the Regional Management Team in developing and executing short-, mid-, and long-term business plans that support sustainable growth.
  • Serve as the senior representative of the business unit, building strong relationships with customers, employees, communities, and executive leadership.
  • Direct and develop the performance of outside sales, inside sales, marketing, customer service, and seal repair teams to achieve operational and commercial objectives.
  • Develop and execute sales, product, pricing, and marketing strategies in collaboration with cross-functional partners to maximize market share and competitive advantage.
  • Monitor market trends, customer satisfaction, and business performance to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Lead talent development and organizational effectiveness through succession planning, performance management, coaching, and employee engagement initiatives.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive sales experience, including leadership responsibilities within an industrial manufacturing or service environment.
  • Five to seven years of experience leading and developing teams, with demonstrated success managing high-performing organizations.
  • Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and driving profitability through P&L ownership.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute strategic sales plans, market initiatives, and growth strategies that deliver measurable results.
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of an organization.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience using data and performance metrics to support decision-making.
  • Preferred qualifications include an MBA or advanced degree, extensive sales management experience in sealing and rotating equipment markets, established industry relationships, and willingness to travel extensively as required.

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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About the Company

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Freudenberg

Freudenberg – ein globales Technologieunternehmen mit rund 48.000 Mitarbeitenden in rund 60 Ländern und einem Umsatz von mehr als 8,8 Milliarden Euro im Jahr 2020. Hauptsitz der Unternehmensgruppe ist Weinheim, inmitten der Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar. Soweit die Zahlen und Fakten. Doch was treibt uns an? Es ist der Exzellenzanspruch, mit dem wir unsere Kunden voranbringen. Die Branchenvielfalt, die immer neue Anwendungen ermöglicht. Die Innovationskraft, die auf unserer langjährigen Material-, System- und Technologiekompetenz basiert und von vielfältigen Teams inspiriert wird. Die Werte, die uns seit rund 170 Jahren leiten. Und der feste Wille, Verantwortung für Umwelt und Gesellschaft zu übernehmen. All das macht uns aus.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Medical Devices and Supplies
WEBSITE
https://www.freudenberg.com/careers