Sr. Weaving Sales Manager

Our client is a global industrial manufacturer with a long-standing presence in the textile industry. The company develops and supplies highly engineered products and solutions used in weaving and other textile manufacturing applications.This is an established organization with an international customer base and a strong reputation within its industry.About the RoleThe Senior Sales Manager, Americas will lead sales and market development across North, Central, and South America. This role combines sales leadership with direct customer engagement and responsibility for profitable growth.The ideal candidate is a senior industrial sales leader with deep textile/weaving experience who has sold technical equipment or machinery through a combination of direct sales, OEM relationships, agents/dealers, and distributors across the Americas, and who can both lead a sales team and personally develop strategic accounts. ResponsibilitiesSales Leadership & Market DevelopmentLead and develop the sales organization across US, Central and South AmericaExecute regional sales strategy and drive profitable growthIdentify new markets, customers, and business opportunitiesManage pricing, margins, budgets, forecasts, and sales performanceDevelop and strengthen direct and channel sales opportunitiesPartner with Product Management, Marketing, Operations, and FinanceDrive accountability, performance, and continuous improvementCustomer & Channel DevelopmentBuild and maintain relationships with key customers, OEMs, strategic accounts, agents, dealers, and resellersIdentify opportunities and drive sales growth across the AmericasProvide technical and commercial support to customersConduct strategic customer visits and manage proposals through closeDevelop and improve regional sales channels and partnershipsResolve customer issues and strengthen industry relationshipsMarket & Sales OperationsMonitor market trends, competitors, customers, and opportunities within the weaving industryProvide market and customer insights to support growthMaintain accurate customer, installed-equipment, pipeline, and sales informationTrack performance, identify gaps, and take corrective actionProvide feedback on customer needs, products, pricing, and market expectationsIndustry & Customer EngagementParticipate in customer meetings, industry events, and trade showsBuild visibility and relationships within the weaving and textile industrySupport regional and international trade fairsTravel extensively throughout the AmericasQualificationsReside in AL, SC, NC, GA or TNBachelor's degree in Business, Textiles, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experienceProven sales leadership experience in an industrial or manufacturing environmentMinimum 2 years of sales leadership experienceStrong weaving and textile manufacturing experience is requiredExperience with agents, dealers, distributors, or resellersStrong negotiation, pricing, budgeting, and forecasting skillsTechnical and commercial understanding of industrial productsStrong leadership and team development skillsExcellent communication and presentation skillsAbility to build credibility with customers and decision makersComfortable working across cultures within a global organizationWillingness to travel extensively throughout the AmericasEnglish required; Spanish is a plusWhy Consider This OpportunityLeadership responsibility across the AmericasOpportunity to influence market strategy and profitable growthDirect relationships with major customers and industry partnersInternational exposure within an established global organizationCombination of sales leadership, strategy, and hands-on customer engagementOpportunity to develop and expand existing markets and sales channelsSignificant visibility across the organization