Full-Time

Sales Executive

Posted on 5/9/2026

Barry-Wehmiller

Barry-Wehmiller

1,001-5,000 employees

Capital equipment and engineering solutions provider

No salary listed

France

In Person

Extensive regional travel required (~50%).

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Requirements
  • Demonstrated track record of sales success in B2B capital equipment (achievements, rankings, stats)
  • Strong mechanical and technical aptitude, with the ability to understand, position, and communicate machine applications and process solutions effectively to customers.
  • Proficient in use of CRM systems, leveraging data/insights to identify opportunities, manage pipelines and aid in decision-making.
  • A professional demeanour that encompasses Barry Wehmill er’s core values and guiding principles
  • Experience in packaging machinery, capital equipment, or industrial solutions sales (Form‑Fill‑Seal, filling, labeling, or related technologies strongly preferred).
  • Engineering background or technical education is a strong advantage
  • Highly detail‑oriented, technically adept, and computer‑proficient (MS Office, presentations, proposals, LinkedIn, AI and reporting).
  • Ability to manage long sales cycles, multiple stakeholders, and solution‑based selling in regulated industries (food/dairy/meat)
  • Proven ability to operate effectively in multicultural and multinational business environments, collaborating across regions and cultures.
  • Languages French English European other
Responsibilities
  • Systematically utilise pre-call planning and questioning strategies to understand the needs of the customer and as the ‘Trusted Advisor’ make recommendations to move opportunities through the phases and leverage post-call reviews to improve outcomes.
  • Work closely with cross functional teams in the organisation to ensure we achieve profitable and sustainable growth, all while providing exceptional customer experiences.
  • Coordinate with other Sales Executives to deliver an integrated and aligned sales approach across territories and product lines.
  • Highly proficient in using CRM to maintain accurate forecasts, plan activity and understand the numbers to create clear action plans to deliver results.
  • Demonstrate clear understanding of transactions and trends (won/lost reasons, close rates, pipeline health, etc.) to develop / propose action plans. ‘Know your numbers better than anyone else’
  • Be able to clearly articulate and present the key elements of any opportunity to secure support and buy-in from the business and have a tight grasp of the financial / margin details. ‘Fact Based discussions’
  • Participate in and represent the organisation at trade shows, conferences, and seminars; and assist with other marketing efforts as needed.
  • Maintain and enhance professional and technical knowledge through review of professional publications, establishment of professional networks, and participation in professional organizations
  • Travel extensively regionally to support scheduled customer meetings, tradeshows, training workshops, and networking opportunities. 50% + travel required.
  • Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrate a professional demeanour with a strong work ethic, representing Barry-Wehmiller with high integrity.
  • Can collaborate, inspire, motive as ‘The Professional in the room’ Internally/Externally.
  • Ability to communicate and present complex information in a concise, compelling, and positive manner.

Barry-Wehmiller provides capital equipment and engineering solutions for manufacturing, helping clients improve operations through design, integration, and installation of machinery and systems. Their products and services cover the lifecycle of capital equipment for manufacturing, from concept through delivery and support. The company differentiates itself with a people-first culture called Truly Human Leadership, focusing on the growth and well-being of team members, which they say leads to better performance and better outcomes for customers and communities. Its goal is to build a better world by developing people and delivering reliable solutions that positively impact the lives of employees, customers, suppliers, and communities.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

St. Louis, Missouri

Founded

1885

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What believers are saying

  • Kyle Chapman keynotes New North Summit June 9, 2026, boosting prestige.
  • Carol O'Neill appointed chief transformation officer February 15, 2026.
  • CARR Biosystems launch advances centrifugal separation in life sciences.

What critics are saying

  • Bob Chapman's March 19, 2026 death erodes employee morale in 6-12 months.
  • EU Regulation 2026/2033 bans non-compliant equipment sales Q1 2027.
  • CATL Gigafactory obsoletes BWP dry electrode partnership in 3-6 months.

What makes Barry-Wehmiller unique

  • Barry-Wehmiller executes 140+ acquisitions via Truly Human Leadership culture.
  • BW Forsyth Partners operates $850M hybrid equity model under Kyle Chapman.
  • Harvard Business School case study taught at 70+ schools worldwide.

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Greater Green Bay Chamber
May 1st, 2026
Kyle chapman of Barry-Wehmiller to give keynote at new north Summit.

Kyle chapman of Barry-Wehmiller to give keynote at new north Summit. Kyle Chapman, president and CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, will provide a keynote address at the upcoming New North Summit, scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, at the Lambeau Field Atrium in Green Bay. He will honor the legacy of his father, Bob, around the goal of building a more caring world through people-first business practices. Bob Chapman had been scheduled to provide a keynote at this year's Summit prior to his passing this past March 19. Bob Chapman, chairman and former CEO of Barry-Wehmiller Group, had shared his business philosophy in the 2015 best-seller, Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family, co-authored with Raj Sisodia. The book, which will be given to all New North Summit attendees, has sold more than 110,000 copies and has been translated into eight languages; it was re-released in a revised and expanded edition in 2025. Registration for the event remains open; a link to register can be found at www.newnorthsummit.com. "We are most appreciative that Kyle Chapman has agreed to step in for his father as a speaker at this year's New North Summit to help us honor Bob," says New North President and CEO Patti Habeck. "The philosophy of Barry- Wehmiller challenges traditional thinking about how to run a business, and offers simple, yet groundbreaking, ideas on how to create safe, healthy and fulfilling work environments. I believe that Kyle's words will be highly impactful to our guests." The keynote address of Kyle Chapman, sponsored by Capital Credit Union, will highlight how Barry-Wehmiller is redefining what success in business looks like by demonstrating how economic growth and human vibrancy work in harmony. The company's success and its leadership approach initiated by Bob Chapman was featured in a case study by Harvard Business School that is now taught at 70-plus business schools around the world. Kyle Chapman's tenure at Barry-Wehmiller began in 2009, when he co-founded BW Forsyth Partners, today a thriving $850 million-plus organization. He became the interim chief financial officer of Barry-Wehmiller early in 2020, and added CEO to his title in 2025 when Bob Chapman stepped down from the role after 50 years of leadership. Kyle Chapman holds a bachelor's degree in commerce from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University. Before joining Barry-Wehmiller, he worked in private equity and operations for multiple companies, including Banc of America Capital Investors, where he completed approximately $300 million in investments across numerous industries. Additional keynote addresses will be given by Rima Alaily, corporate VP and general counsel at Microsoft, and by Denise Thomas, leadership strategist and author of the best-selling The Only One in the Room. The New North Summit opens with a performance of the National Anthem by Lawrence University Associate Professor of Voice Estelí Gomez. Praised by The New York Times for her "clear, bright voice," she is acclaimed for her artistry in early and contemporary music. A soprano who has appeared on major symphonic, film and television recordings, Gomez is a two-time Grammy winner with the ensemble Roomful of Teeth. The afternoon session includes a pair of concurrent breakout sessions: a panel on cross-industry talent development strategies and a roundtable discussion on entrepreneurship. The talent session will focus on New North's role in industry alliances and talent-related initiatives, followed by a roundtable discussion with regional leaders in the construction, digital and healthcare industries. The entrepreneurship session will include a panel of successful entrepreneurs from the New North region. The New North Summit wraps up with a networking reception from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Additional event agenda updates will be provided at www.newnorthsummit.com on an ongoing basis. WHERE: Lambeau Field Atrium 1265 Lombardi Ave.; Green Bay, Wis. WHEN: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. New North, Inc., is a 501(c)3 non-profit, regional economic development corporationfostering collaboration among private and public sector leaders throughout the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin, known as the New North region. The New North brand unites the region both internally and externally around talent development, brand promotion and business development, signifying the collective economic power behind the 18 counties. The counties include Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Sheboygan, Waupaca, Waushara and Winnebago. www.thenewnorth.com

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