Product Line Sales Director – Food Packaging Equipment

The Product Line Sales Director will drive the growth and strategy of our specific product line across North America. This role acts as a vital bridge between Technical Sales Management/Application Engineering and regional sales teams. Holding a dotted-line relationship to front-line sales, you will empower them with the technical expertise and commercial strategies needed to win major accounts, maximize revenue, and align regional operations with our European manufacturing hubs.

• Provide deep technical and commercial guidance to Frontline Sales and Key Account Managers (KAMs).
• Participate directly in high-value, complex client meetings to present product value propositions.
• Partner closely with the regional Sales Director to align product goals with frontline sales targets.
• Serve as the primary regional interface with our Swiss and German factories to ensure product customization, project scope and technical compliance.
• Own and secure the product line's Order Intake (OI), revenue, margin, and market-share targets for North America.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or a related field, masters degree preferred.
• 8+ years in technical sales, product management, or business development.
• Demonstrated success working in matrix organizations, influencing frontline teams and technical managers / Application engineers.
• Professional fluency in English is required. Proficiency in German is highly preferred to facilitate close collaboration and technical communication with our Swiss and German factories.
• Travel Domestically and Internationally up to 50%.

Compensation for this position starts at $170,000

Why Join Us?

• Real Experience: Gain direct experience in the full product lifecycle.
• Mentorship: Work alongside experienced professionals and subject matter experts.
• Networking: Build connections within the packaging industry.
• Future Potential: Our internship program is designed to develop talent, with potential for future full-time roles.

Join Syntegon and enjoy benefits that help you thrive both at work and beyond.

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