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About The Voith Group
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services, and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials, and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5.5 billion, and locations in over 60 countries worldwide, making it one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.
Voith Turbo is hiring for:
VP Sales Industry North America
Location: Houston, TX
Reasons you’ll love working here:
- Flexibility with Work/Life Balance
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
- 401K with generous company match
- Climate-Neutral Footprint Worldwide
- Tuition reimbursement
Summary: The VP of Sales will lead the Voith Turbo Industry Division in North America, overseeing both After Market Business and New Built segments. The role manages a business of approximately €100M and a team of 75 employees.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Define and implement regional sales and service structures aligned with global standards.
- Develop and execute sales strategies, including monthly, annual, and 5-year plans.
- Provide market intelligence and competitor analysis input.
Sales & Business Development
- Drive customer acquisition and retention.
- Implement Sales Excellence tools and KPIs.
- Lead contract negotiations and manage pricing and cash flow.
Operational Oversight
- Oversee OTO (Offer to Order) and OTC (Order to Commissioning) processes.
- Manage service operations and workshop MRO across North America.
- Coordinate risk management and ensure compliance with divisional standards.
Collaboration & Representation
- Work closely with product-sales teams, consultants, and associations.
- Represent the region in the Voith Turbo Inc (VTI) management team.
- Support lobbying and marketing communications initiatives.
People & Facility Management
- Lead and train sales and service teams.
- Approve workflows across commercial, technical, personnel, IT, and Capex domains.
- Manage facilities and office operations.
Required Skills:
- Excellent communication, sales, customer service, organizational, and time management skills.
- Proven ability to manage P&L and implement sales strategies in North America.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Mechanical Engineering).
- 10+ years in senior sales roles, with exposure to finance and operations.
- Experience in rotating machinery and Mechanical Drive Technology.
- Fluent in English; willing to travel 30–40% nationally and internationally.
- Preferred location: Houston, TX; alternate: York, PA.
This job description is not all-encompassing. It is intended as a general overview of the responsibilities of this position.
Don’t meet every requirement but think you’d be a good fit? We encourage you to apply — your unique skills may be just what we need!
Voith US Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those underrepresented in the industry.
Seniority level
- Executive
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Sales and Business Development
Industries
- Machinery Manufacturing