Are you an analytical, executive-level sales leader with a passion for bridging manufacturing operations and customer success? Spherion is looking for a driven International Director of Sales to join a premier manufacturing company in the Tukwila area that produces innovative load-moving equipment. In this role, you will oversee a 10-person sales team and serve as a critical bridge across operations, finance, technical teams. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, bring a strong operational perspective, and possess a team-first, humble mindset, we want to hear from you. This is a 100% on-site position!
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Role Details & Pay:
- Position: International Director of Sales
- Pay Rate: $165,000 - $185,000 base salary + uncapped commission and bonus opportunities
- Hours: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM (expected overtime)
- Schedule: Full-Time, 100% On-Site
- Location: Tukwila, WA (Seattle area)
Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing 10-person sales team covering 52 countries across North America, Europe, and Asia
- Drive profitable revenue growth across standard and custom product lines while building and maintaining key executive-level customer relationships
- Act as a strategic bridge between Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Sales to align growth strategies with available inventory, plant capacity, routings, and quality standards
- Execute a dual direct and dealer sales strategy while remaining deeply customer-facing and articulate in front of clients and executive leadership
- Report on sales activity, pipeline, and accurate forecasting for senior management
- Maintain high engagement and foster an inclusive, collaborative, and team-first culture
Working hours: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Skills:
- Entrepreneurial mindset with an authentic passion for connecting manufacturers with customer solutions
- Strong cultural intelligence and spatial awareness (both literal/physical and organizational/relational)
- Familiarity or background in SAS/fast-paced manufacturing environments
- Connections to or a personal reason for relocating to the Seattle/Washington area (open to relocation)
Education:
Bachelors
Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
- CRITICAL REQUIREMENT: Strictly U.S. Citizenship is required due to work associated with military defense companies
- Valid Passport required with a strong willingness and excitement to travel up to 25% internationally and domestically
- Proven success leading consultative sales teams within industrial, engineered equipment, or manufacturing environments
- Strong operational, financial, and technical acumen: ability to understand manufacturing operating systems, ERP/CRM (preferably SAP), Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and capacity planning
- Stewardship approach: Curious, humble, articulate, thoughtful, and adaptable to existing company processes rather than trying to build a name for oneself
- Ability to understand units of measure and seamlessly navigate diverse international cultures
- Must successfully complete a background check
Are you ready to take the next step in your executive sales career and lead global growth for an industry-leading manufacturer? Apply today with Spherion Staffing to be considered immediately!
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).