A premier manufacturer of customized mechanical process technology for the oil & gas, energy, building materials, and chemical and pharmaceutical markets is actively seeking to recruit a hands-on, driven, and results-oriented professional to direct all sales, engineering, marketing, and operational activities of the company’s US subsidiary based out of North Carolina. The chosen candidate will play a vital role in the long-term strategic direction of the organization and in scaling up the sales operations within the targeted marketplaces in North America. He/She shall work closely with the Executive Management in Europe and shall represent the company in all external affairs.

The successful candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree in business, chemical engineering, or similar; a graduate degree (MBA) would be desirable. Aspirants must have at least twelve (12) years of strong leadership experience in sales, engineering, and business and key account management, coupled with operational and/or general management capacity in a high-tech manufacturing environment in mid-sized companies within the mechanical / plant engineering industry. Experience in capital equipment sold into the chemical and/or pharmaceutical markets would be preferable. Technical background and sales experience with highly engineered products involving separation, size reduction, and other related processes would be a strong advantage. Solid track record in managing a company or business unit with P&L management responsibility is a plus.