National Sales Manager (Pulp and Paper Industry) — Sulzer
- Location
- Easley
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 16 days ago
Role overview
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.
Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on National Sales Manager to lead and develop our Direct and Regional Sales Managers while implementing aggressive sales strategies across the United States.
- Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.
- Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
- Core Responsibilities:
- Achieve sales growth targets by developing and executing annual sales plans for the US PPI market.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a similar technical degree preferred; MBA is a plus.
Main responsibilities
- Core Responsibilities:
- Achieve sales growth targets by developing and executing annual sales plans for the US PPI market.
Key requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a similar technical degree preferred; MBA is a plus.
Application process
- Specifically, the ideal candidate must possess direct technical and commercial background with pumps, mixers, screens, or specific application experience directly inside pulp and paper mills .
- They will use this deep industry fluency to lead teams, manage major corporate and OEM accounts, and forge partnerships.
- Lead, coach, mentor, and monitor the performance of Regional Sales Managers and Application Specialists.
- Own and manage direct corporate accounts, building solid partnerships and negotiating OEM/corporate agreements.
- Analyze market trends and competitor activity to expand sales of new and existing products.
- Travel Expectation: High travel requirement of 60%-70% , primarily targeting Atlanta, Georgia, the Carolinas, and the broader Southeast region of the US.
- 10 to 15 years of regional sales experience, with a mandatory background in the Pulp and Paper industry featuring hands-on application experience with mill equipment such as pumps, mixers, or screens.
- At least 5 years of people management experience leading sales teams. What we offer you Competitive Paid Time Off
Additional details
- This role carries direct accountability for all direct and indirect PPI sales activities, requiring close collaboration with operations, procurement, quality, and other key departments. Ideal Candidate Profile & Core Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a similar technical degree preferred;
- At least 5 years of people management experience leading sales teams. Competitive Paid Time Off
- 12 Company Paid Holidays per year Annual Bonus Program Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance Quarterly Gym Reimbursement
Notes and original content
- About the role
- This role carries direct accountability for all direct and indirect PPI sales activities, requiring close collaboration with operations, procurement, quality, and other key departments.
- Ideal Candidate Profile & Core Expertise
- Qualifications
- MBA is a plus.
- At least 5 years of people management experience leading sales teams.
- What we offer you
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- 12 Company Paid Holidays per year
- Annual Bonus Program
Questions about this listing
What salary does Sulzer offer for this role?
Sulzer lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Easley. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Sulzer offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Sulzer during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
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