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We are looking for a Sales Leader for South & East Europe (Italy, France, Iberia and from East Europe mainly Poland and Czech) Industry business to be responsible for Owens Corning’s FOAMGLAS industrial markets, predominantly in the process industries – mainly oil, gas, petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, but also including food, beverages, energy storage and nuclear. In this role you will be working closely with key accounts, contractors, and EPCs, overseeing tenders and maintenance projects across your region. In this hybrid role you will provide leadership for Sales Leads working independently in their own areas as well as managing daily sales operations yourself also. This role involves setting long-term strategies for the segment, focusing on innovation in line with short, medium, and long-term business objectives. Collaboration across the matrix organization is essential for business success as well as maximizing the business opportunities through value-based selling.
Job Responsibility
Promoting and selling the complete FOAMGLAS Industry portfolio in line with Business Strategy
Identifying appropriate sales opportunities, Specifications and Commercial realization of key projects within our segmentation strategy
Collecting, understanding and acting upon relevant data, including industry data forecasting and reporting
Working closely with key accounts, contractors, and EPCs
Overseeing tenders and maintenance projects across the region
Providing leadership for Sales Leads working independently in their own areas
Managing daily sales operations
Setting long-term strategies for the segment, focusing on innovation
Requirements
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Economics
5+ years of experience managing and coaching sales teams
5+ years of experience contributing to mid- and large-scale industrial projects
Fluent in English and Italian
Experience in technical sales within industry, with understanding of long-term sales cycles
Background in manufacturing or building materials is highly preferred
Proven leadership in international organizations, both vertically and horizontally
Customer-oriented with a solution-driven approach
Strong Technical Background: Industrial Engineer or BSc in a technical field, or equivalent through experience with a proven track record
Industry Expertise: Extensive experience in the industrial insulation sector, with deep familiarity with insulation contractors, specifiers, and asset owners
Strong relationship management and customer insight skills
Regular engagement with European sales teams to drive results
Clear communication of value propositions to customers
Growth mindset and willingness to evolve with the business
Talent development mindset and ability to work across cultures
High ethical standards and integrity
Collaborative leadership and team-building skills
Ability to inspire, influence, and energize others