head of technical sales mexico | future country leadership

industrial technology | greenfield build-up | p&l; leadership

our client, a leading european manufacturer of high-performance industrial components is seeking an entrepreneurial, technically accomplished head of technical sales and business development to establish and lead its new mexican subsidiary.

this strategic greenfield mandate requires a strong technical-commercial leader able to build the business from the ground up —developing the market, acquiring key customers, establishing the local organization and assuming full p&l; responsibility.

key responsibilities:

- establish and lead the mexican subsidiary in alignment with the european headquarters.
- define and execute the commercial strategy for mexico.
- drive new business and develop key accounts across automotive oems, tier 1 suppliers and broader industrial sectors.
- translate complex customer needs into technically and commercially compelling solutions.
- build an effective after-sales structure covering technical support, spare parts and customer service.
- assume full responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, revenue and profitability.
- recruit, lead and develop the local sales, service and administrative organization.

profile background:

- technical degree in mechanical, industrial or mechatronics engineering, or a related field.




- proven success in complex b2b sales, market development and key-account management.
- greenfield, subsidiary build-up or comparable entrepreneurial experience is highly valued.
- strong technical understanding of machinery, industrial equipment or engineered components.
- idóneo previous track-record with p&l; responsibility and solid commercial judgment.
- network within mexico’s automotive or industrial sectors is highly desirable.
- entrepreneurial, autonomous and hands-on leadership style.
- experience within a european industrial sme is highly valued.
- interculturally savvy, fluent spanish and english.
- availability for regular travel.

this is a unique opportunity to shape and lead an european industrial company’s market entry into mexico —with substantial entrepreneurial scope, direct senior-management exposure and full ownership of the local business .

given the strategic nature of this mandate, the search will be conducted under a strict confidentiality protocol - all applications will be treated with the utmost discretion.

if you have built your career at the intersection of industrial technology, complex capital-equipment sales and entrepreneurial business build-up , we would welcome a confidential conversation about this unique opportunity to shape and lead a new operation in mexico !

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