Global Sales Lead

We are seeking an experienced commercial leader to drive business growth, strengthen strategic partnerships, and lead sales execution across key international markets. This role requires a results-oriented professional with strong leadership capabilities, commercial acumen, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, globally connected business environment.

The Sales Lead, Global will be responsible for developing and executing commercial strategies that support long-term business objectives, expand customer relationships, and improve overall market performance. Working cross-functionally with internal teams and senior leadership, this individual will play a central role in driving sustainable growth, operational alignment, and customer engagement.

Requirements:

Commercial Strategy & Growth

• Develop and implement sales strategies aligned with company objectives and revenue targets.
• Identify new business opportunities, market trends, and growth areas to strengthen market position and support expansion initiatives.
• Drive commercial performance through strategic planning, customer engagement, and effective sales execution.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on business planning, forecasting, and long-term commercial priorities.
• Establish measurable goals, KPIs, and performance standards for the sales organization.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing sales team focused on accountability, collaboration, and execution.
• Create a strong commercial culture centered on performance, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
• Support employee development through coaching, training, and succession planning initiatives.
• Promote effective collaboration across sales, marketing, operations, customer service, and other internal functions.

Business Development & Customer Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, strategic partners, and distribution channels.
• Develop tailored commercial approaches to support different customer segments and business needs.
• Drive account growth through proactive business development and relationship management.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support new product initiatives, market opportunities, and customer solutions.

Operational Execution

• Oversee sales forecasting, budgeting, and pipeline management to ensure operational efficiency and commercial effectiveness.
• Monitor business performance and implement actions to improve productivity and profitability.
• Ensure sales activities are executed in compliance with applicable regulations, company standards, and internal processes.
• Support execution of strategic initiatives while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction and business results.

Reporting & Sales Operations

• Analyze sales performance, customer trends, and market activity to support data-driven decision-making.
• Provide regular business updates, forecasts, and performance reporting to leadership teams.
• Drive effective use of CRM systems and sales tools to improve pipeline visibility, reporting accuracy, and customer engagement.
• Implement best practices to improve sales processes, operational consistency, and commercial execution.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in commercial leadership, sales management, or business development within a growth-focused industry.
• Strong track record of driving revenue growth and managing strategic customer relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational execution.
• Experience working in international or cross-cultural business environments preferred.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms, sales analytics tools, and business reporting systems.
• Willingness to travel as required for customer meetings, industry events, and team engagement.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a commercially significant area of the business with direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making. You will have the ability to influence growth initiatives, strengthen key customer relationships, and contribute to the ongoing development of a globally focused organization.