Country/Market Sales Directors - This role is responsible for market development, channel/distributor expansion, customer relationship management, and sales delivery in the assigned country. This is a hands-on, execution-focused individual contributor role that requires strong industrial B2B sales experience, the ability to manage long sales cycles, and proven capability to develop customers and channels in the local market. Ideal Experience Level712 years of total professional experience, primarily in industrial or project-based B2B salesBest suited for experienced sales professionals who enjoy being closely involved in market development, customer engagement, and executionNot intended for highly executive, people-management-focused profilesKey ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute market expansion strategies for the assigned countryBuild and manage local sales channels, distributors, and customer networksIdentify and develop new customers, manage key accounts, and maintain long-term partnershipsDrive end-to-end sales activities, including pipeline building, negotiation, and closingWork closely with internal teams to support business execution and achieve sales targetsDeliver sales results aligned with annual business goalsMandatory Requirements (Must-have)1) Relevant Industry ExperienceProven B2B sales experience in industrial-related sectors such as:Metallurgy / Cement / MiningNon-ferrous metalsPaper-makingEnergy or energy-related materialsBuilding materials and related industrial productsMarket focus notes:Brazil: paper-making, mining, building materialsChile: mining, building materialsJapan / Kazakhstan: open (relevant industrial background preferred)Note: Candidates with pure bulk commodity trading experience are not a fit. Preference is given to those selling products or solutions to mine owners (e. G., machinery, equipment, materials, consumables, supporting products). 2) Strong B2B Sales Background712 years of experience, with a strong focus on industrial / project-based B2B salesNot suitable for entry-level or graduate sales profiles3) Language RequirementsFluent EnglishFluent in the local language of the assigned work location4) Sales Targets (Reference)Brazil / Chile / JapanYear 1: USD 1. 5MYear 2: USD 3. 5MYear 3: USD 6. 0MKazakhstanYear 1: USD 1. 0MYear 2: USD 2. 3MYear 3: USD 4. 0MPreferred Qualifications (Strong Advantage)1) Existing Channels / ResourcesEstablished sales channels in the target industryDistributor networksVerifiable existing customer resources2) Complex Sales CapabilityExperience managing long sales cyclesComfortable with multi-stakeholder decision-making and project-based selling3) Local Market ExecutionStrong understanding of local market structure and competitive landscapeAbility to independently develop clients and drive transactionsNice-to-have (Bonus Points)Experience working with Chinese companies or Chinese HQExperience building market and channel presence from scratchMulti-product or multi-business-unit sales exposureOn-site LocationsBrazil: São Paulo / Belo Horizonte (preferred)Chile: SantiagoKazakhstan: AstanaJapan: TokyoPro5 is a global platform helping thousands of vetted professionals get hired by top employers. See what others say on our public Google Reviews and learn how we keep your data safe in our Trust Center.