Lakeview Staffing Solutions LLC is hiring: Sales Director - Motion & Drive Syste
Lakeview Staffing Solutions LLC, Hanover Park, IL, United States
Sales Director - Motion & Drive Systems
A global leader in motion and drive technology is seeking a Sales Director to lead its North American sales organization. This role offers the opportunity to drive strategy, manage key relationships, and lead a high-performing team selling advanced motion control solutions into industrial and OEM markets.
The ideal candidate will bring technical fluency, strong leadership experience, and a track record of growing revenue in automation, motors, or motion systems.
Key Responsibilities:
A global leader in motion and drive technology is seeking a Sales Director to lead its North American sales organization. This role offers the opportunity to drive strategy, manage key relationships, and lead a high-performing team selling advanced motion control solutions into industrial and OEM markets.
The ideal candidate will bring technical fluency, strong leadership experience, and a track record of growing revenue in automation, motors, or motion systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a regional sales team focused on OEMs, integrators, and industrial customers
- Develop and execute territory strategies, forecasts, and revenue plans
- Manage rep networks, direct sales, and strategic partnerships
- Collaborate with marketing, engineering, and product teams to align messaging and development with market needs
- Monitor sales performance through CRM systems and drive KPI accountability
- Represent the division in internal business reviews and provide input to global leadership
- 5+ years of sales leadership in motion control, servo systems, or industrial automation
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (MBA preferred)
- Experience with technical, value-based selling in industrial markets
- Skilled at managing teams, distributors, and key customer relationships
- Proficient in CRM systems and sales forecasting
- Strong communication and executive presence
- Hybrid work environment with flexibility for travel
- Competitive salary and incentive structure
- Full benefits package (health, dental, 401(k), PTO, etc.)
- Opportunity to lead a high-visibility business within a global organization
- Access to cutting-edge motion technology and international collaboration