Sales Director, Heat Exchangers
At a glance
Director-level Sales Leadership role at Danfoss. Louisville · no salary stated · we estimate $150,000–$241,313 across the United States.
Danfoss has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Guide technical sales engineers and business development staff, growing their skills and supporting strong results
- Set the Americas commercial direction for brazed and gasketed heat exchangers, drawing on customer, market, and competitor information
- Deepen key customer ties by learning their business and technical priorities and matching them with heat exchanger solutions
- Find growth opportunities within current accounts and in new markets, then convert qualified leads into ongoing business
- Use CRM and other data to improve pipeline oversight, forecasts, and commercial decisions while supporting customer experience
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in engineering or business, or equivalent practical knowledge and experience
- More than ten years in sales, engineering, or business development
- Knowledge of HVAC or industrial applications and markets, plus the ability to assess competitors and market opportunities
- Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills
Who this fits
This director-level role suits someone ready to lead a regional sales team and commercial strategy across the Americas. Travel may take up to 25% to 40% of your time. Preferred locations are Louisville, Baltimore, or Tallahassee; remote arrangements may be considered for highly qualified candidates, and relocation assistance is available.
From the employer
The Impact You'll Make
At Danfoss Climate Solutions, we engineer energy-efficient heating and cooling solutions that help the world get more out of less. Through industry-leading application expertise and innovative technologies, we enable a decarbonized, digital, and more sustainable future across the HVAC, Food & Beverage, Refrigeration, Marine, and Energy markets.
As part of Danfoss Climate Solutions, the Heat Exchanger Division delivers a comprehensive portfolio of Brazed, Gasketed, and Welded Heat Exchangers that improve energy efficiency and system performance for customers around the globe.
We are seeking a Director, Americas Sales to lead our regional sales organization and accelerate growth across North and South America. In this strategic leadership role, you will be responsible for developing and executing the commercial strategy for our Brazed and Gasketed Heat Exchanger portfolio, driving profitable growth through both existing customer relationships and new market opportunities.
As a key member of the leadership team, you will help shape the future of our business by leading a high-performing sales organization, strengthening customer partnerships, and advancing our transformation to a modern, data-driven commercial organization focused on operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
If you are an inspirational leader with a passion for building teams, developing markets, and driving business growth, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.
Preferred locations: Louisville, KY; Baltimore, MD; or Tallahassee, FL. Remote work may be considered for highly qualified candidates. Relocation assistance is available.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead and develop a team of technical sales engineers and business development professionals, building capabilities and enabling strong performance.
- Shape and execute the Americas sales strategy using customer, market, and competitive insights to drive sustainable growth.
- Build and expand strategic customer relationships by understanding business and technical needs and connecting them with valuable heat exchanger solutions.
- Develop new opportunities across existing accounts and new markets, turning qualified leads into sustainable business growth.
- Use data and CRM insights to strengthen opportunity management, forecasting, and decision-making while supporting a consistently strong customer experience.
What We're Looking For
• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent knowledge and experience and:
• +10 years of experience in Sales, Engineering, or Business Development.
• Ability to analyze markets, competitors, and opportunities to develop effective business strategies.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
• Solid analytical skills
• Knowledge of the HVAC and/or Industrial applications and markets
• Strong at working with diverse internal and external stakeholders to align efforts and drive results.
• Excellent at conveying ideas, presenting solutions, and building relationships with customers and partners.
• Flexible and resourceful in navigating changing market conditions and overcoming challenges to achieve growth.
• Ability to travel up to 25%-40% of the time.
What You'll Get from Us
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
Our Commitment to Transparency
Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.
The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
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