Director of Sales - North America

Director of Sales - North America

Our client is a globally recognized OEM specializing in mineral processing equipment and process solutions, including high-performance thickeners, filter presses, slurry handling systems, and related technologies. With a strong international footprint and a reputation for technical excellence, they are seeking an experienced and driven Director of Sales - North America to lead regional growth and strategic market expansion.

The Role

The Director of Sales - North America will be responsible for leading all commercial activities across the U.S. and Canada within the mining and mineral processing sectors. This is a senior leadership role focused on revenue growth, key account development, market penetration, and building a high-performing regional sales team.

You will play a critical role in strengthening the company's presence across base metals, precious metals, tailings management, and industrial minerals markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the North American sales strategy aligned with global objectives

• Drive revenue growth across capital equipment and aftermarket/service offerings

• Lead, mentor, and expand a regional sales team

• Identify and secure new business opportunities within mining and mineral processing markets

• Build and maintain strong C-level and technical relationships with major mining operators and EPC/EPCM firms

• Manage key accounts and complex, long-cycle capital equipment sales

• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and global leadership teams

• Represent the company at industry events and trade exhibitions

• Deliver accurate forecasting, pipeline management, and strategic reporting

Candidate Profile

Required Experience:

• 10+ years of sales leadership experience within mining, mineral processing, or related heavy process industries

• Proven track record selling wet processing equipment such as thickeners, filter presses, clarifiers, slurry systems, or similar

• Experience managing multi-million-dollar capital equipment projects

• Strong network within North American mining operators and EPC/EPCM companies

• Demonstrated ability to lead and scale sales teams

Skills & Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with hands-on commercial execution ability

• Strong technical aptitude and ability to engage with engineering stakeholders

• Excellent negotiation and closing skills

• Executive-level communication and presentation capability

• Willingness to travel extensively across North America

What's on Offer

• Senior leadership role with full regional responsibility

• Opportunity to shape and scale North American operations

• Competitive executive compensation package (base + bonus + LTIP)

• Career progression within a growing global organization

Location

Flexible within North America (USA or Canada preferred), with regular travel to customer sites and corporate offices.

If you are a commercially driven sales leader with deep experience in mineral processing equipment and a passion for building high-performance teams, we would welcome a confidential discussion.