Full-Time
Director of Sales – Aftermarket Americas
Oes
MANN+HUMMEL
5,001-10,000 employees
Filtration and separation solutions provider
No salary listed
Gastonia, NC, USA
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- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marketing, Finance, Business Administration or related field of education
- 10+ years of relevant experience in sales, business development with Automotive OEM customers
- 5+ years of related managerial experience
- Strong financial and analytical background
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Strategic management and leadership skills
- Strong technical background and varied product experience
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation and communication skills
- Business acumen, customer orientation, organization and coordination skills, self-initiative and ability to work under pressure, conflict management
- Proficiency in MS Office, Salesforce (or equivalent CRM), and enterprise systems (e.g., SAP)
- Strong digital acumen, including experience with CRM, ERP (e.g., SAP), and aftermarket digital platforms
- Ability to leverage data analytics and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to drive decision-making
- Experience leading digital transformation or process digitalization initiatives
- Understanding of aftermarket digital trends (e.g., e-commerce, predictive maintenance, connected products/IoT)
- Proven ability to translate business needs into automation and scalable digital solutions
- Develop and implement North American sales strategies for defined global customers to achieve M+H short‑ and long‑term sales objectives for Automotive Aftermarket OES
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities aligned with customer, market, and product strategies
- Ensure full alignment with global sales strategy, implementing regional adaptations where required
- Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with assigned OEM customers
- Lead pricing strategy development and execution in collaboration with the Sr. VP Automotive Aftermarket Americas
- Negotiate long‑term commercial agreements and contracts, ensuring alignment with financial, operational, and strategic goals
- Coordinate and oversee all customer activities across the North American region
- Own and monitor US and Mexico sales performance for the assigned customer groups
- Review key performance indicators regularly and implement corrective measures where targets are at risk
- Plan, manage, and control the cost and sales budget within the area of responsibility
- Initiate and steer corrective actions to address deviations from planned objectives
- Monitor market, customer, and industry trends to ensure competitiveness and proactive strategy adjustment
- Analyze competitor activities, pricing, and positioning
- Forecast customer and market developments to support forward‑looking planning and resource allocation
- Lead, coach, motivate, and develop direct and indirect reports in accordance with HR policies
- Ensure the sales organization is properly structured, staffed, and directed to meet current and future business needs
- Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the sales organization
- Lead strategic and operational sales planning processes
- Ensure disciplined execution of strategies and adherence to corporate governance requirements
- Master’s degree
- Knowledge/experience in filtration (engineering, manufacturing, sales)
- OES or Automotive aftermarket experience.
- Spanish language skills
Global filtration technology leader focused on intelligent filtration and separation solutions for transportation, life sciences, and environmental sectors. Its products filter air and liquids and separate contaminants in applications ranging from clean mobility to clean water and clean industry. The company differentiates itself through its large global footprint, long family-owned history since 1941, and integrated solutions across automotive, healthcare, and environmental markets, enabling cleaner mobility, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner industry while protecting the environment and conserving limited resources. Its goal is to help customers reduce environmental impact and use resources more sustainably.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Portage, Michigan
Founded
1941
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Nanofiber filters support premium pricing across OEM and aftermarket channels.
- Pune expansion improves localized supply for Indian automotive and industrial customers.
- New CMO can strengthen brand architecture and digital customer experience.
What critics are saying
- Competitors can match nanofiber performance and compress margins quickly.
- Pune and Tumkur investments raise fixed costs before demand fully ramps.
- India concentration exposes launches and manufacturing to policy and labor disruptions.
What makes MANN+HUMMEL unique
- Nanofiber media reaches up to 99.98% commercial-vehicle separation efficiency.
- MANN+HUMMEL controls in-house nanofiber development and production.
- India center concentrates research, testing, digital engineering, and analytics.
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Company News
MANN+HUMMEL Introduces Nanofiber Air Filter for Commercial Vehicles
MANN+HUMMEL appoints Christoph Sagemüller as Chief Marketing Officer. Ludwigsburg, Germany, July, 1st 2026 - MANN+HUMMEL, a leading global filtration expert, announces a new appointment to its leadership team. Effective August 17, 2026, Christoph Sagemüller will join MANN+HUMMEL as Chief Marketing Officer and member of the Executive Leadership Committee. In his new role, Sagemüller will be responsible for shaping and advancing the company's global brand architecture and portfolio of brands, while driving a seamless and differentiated Customer Experience across all touchpoints, with a particular focus on Digital Customer Experience. With this appointment, MANN+HUMMEL underlines its commitment to further strengthening its customer-centric transformation and its global brand positioning. Kurk Wilks, President and CEO of the MANN+HUMMEL Group, said: "I am very pleased to welcome Christoph Sagemüller to MANN+HUMMEL. He brings strong experience in brand strategy, customer-oriented business development, product management and digital communication. His proven ability to build high-performing organizations, develop brands and drive customer-focused transformation will be a valuable asset as we continue to strengthen MANN+HUMMEL's position as a leading filtration company." Christoph Sagemüller, Chief Marketing Officer of MANN+HUMMEL Sagemüller joins MANN+HUMMEL from Mercedes-AMG GmbH, where he most recently served as Head of Mercedes-AMG Motorsport. In this role, he was responsible for the Mercedes-AMG Motorsport business unit, including governance, product strategy, race car development, sales, customer care, communication and global activation. Having started his career at Mercedes-AMG in Product Management, Sagemüller subsequently held several leadership positions, including roles within the Executive Office, as well as responsibilities for brand management, strategic partnerships and motorsport communications. "I am inspired by MANN+HUMMEL's purpose, technological leadership and global relevance, and I am honored to join the company," said Christoph Sagemüller. "My conviction is that enduring business success is built where innovation, a strong brand and exceptional customer experiences come together. MANN+HUMMEL is uniquely positioned to further strengthen its leadership - not only through technology, but also through the way customers experience and trust our company around the world. I look forward to working with our global teams to elevate the brand, foster lasting customer relationships and contribute to positioning MANN+HUMMEL for the next generation of sustainable growth." Sagemüller holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economic Sciences from SRH University Heidelberg, with a focus on turnaround management and global marketing. Contact person. Lisa schiffgens. Director Corporate Relations
MANN+HUMMEL appoints Helena Hofer as interim CFO. MANN+HUMMEL announced the appointment of Helena Hofer as interim chief financial officer, in addition to her role as chief human resources officer, effective Feb. 3, 2026. Hofer succeeds Jurate Keblyte, who is leaving the company at her own request to pursue her career outside the company. Management Board Committee and strategic vision. In her combined role as CFO and CHRO, the company said Hofer is committed to driving MANN+HUMMEL's path toward the company's shared strategic vision, Leadership in Filtration, together with the other members of the Management Board Committee. "Helena Hofer has been with MANN+HUMMEL for several years now. She has been a well-established member of the Executive Leadership Committee as CHRO," said nonexecutive chairman Thomas Fischer. "Given her strong background in finance and track record with the company, she is furthermore well positioned to act as Chief Financial Officer and join our Management Board Committee." Keblyte leaves the company. "We are thankful for Jurate Keblyte's contributions and respect her decision to leave the company," said CEO Kurk Wilks. "I wish her all the best and much success for her upcoming endeavors. I am very pleased that Helena Hofer is continuing to drive our strategic journey together with Emese Weissenbacher and myself - now in her additional role as CFO."
MANN+HUMMEL highlights self-cleaning air filters and full industrial range at Excon 2025. At Excon 2025, MANN+HUMMEL brought its global filtration expertise to the forefront with a strong display of products designed for construction equipment, off-highway machinery and industrial applications. The pavilion focused on demonstrating filtration reliability, system efficiency and long-term performance; values the company has built its name on worldwide. Visitors were introduced to the company's comprehensive OE and independent aftermarket portfolio, allowing them to see the full span of solutions available across multiple operating environments. From heavy-duty air filtration to specialised off-road components, the exhibit highlighted how MANN+HUMMEL continues to align global engineering with the needs of Indian customers. "We participate in Excon because this platform helps us connect our OE strength with our aftermarket offerings; it shows customers the complete range and the quality behind our brand," said Mr. Bhaskar V. Director IAM Sales, MANN+HUMMEL Filter A key highlight at the stall was the introduction of self-cleaning air filters, a solution designed to extend service intervals in dusty and high-load operating conditions typically faced by construction and mining fleets. The technology helps reduce downtime, improves equipment uptime and lowers operating costs for customers. "Our focus at Excon is to show practical, high-value innovations like self-cleaning air filters; these solutions directly solve the challenges faced in tough Indian construction and off-road conditions," Mr. Bhaskar added. Expanding Focus Toward Industrial and Off-Highway Segments While the company has traditionally enjoyed a strong presence in the commercial vehicle and passenger car segments, the next phase of growth is rooted in industrial and off-highway markets. According to Mr. Bhaskar, MANN+HUMMEL is actively strengthening its portfolio to serve construction equipment, mining machinery and other heavy-duty applications where robust filtration is critical. The company is also addressing a common industry challenge; the need for depth and breadth in product range. Customers operating mixed fleets often struggle with inconsistent filter availability across models and equipment types. MANN+HUMMEL aims to close this gap with an expanded lineup designed to service a wider variety of machines. "We understand that customers need a complete range that matches the diversity of their fleets; our goal is to ensure they get the right solution every time and experience consistent quality," he said. In line with this approach, the company showcased complete filtration systems covering air, fuel, oil and cabin applications. These solutions were presented to walk-in visitors as well as major corporate customers exploring partnerships beyond existing engagements. "Our intention is clear; we want to build a strong presence in industrial filtration and earn market leadership just as we have in other segments," Mr. Bhaskar V stated. With a sharpened strategy and a focus on high-performance solutions, MANN+HUMMEL's participation at Excon 2025 reflects its commitment to expanding its footprint in India's rapidly growing construction and off-highway ecosystem.
Mann+Hummel launches advanced air filter.