Manufacturing Applications Growth Lead

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Manufacturing Applications Growth Lead to drive expansion and innovation within manufacturing technology solutions. In this pivotal role, you will lead efforts to identify market opportunities, develop compelling product demonstrations, and foster strong relationships with clients. Your expertise in technical sales, cloud platforms, and network infrastructure will empower you to accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge manufacturing applications. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing technology by combining technical prowess with strategic sales initiatives.

Duties:

• You will lead business development programs to drive industrial gas sales growth across U.S. manufacturing sectors, including aerospace, automotive, additive manufacturing, metals and materials processing, and plastics
• And you will develop and execute targeted growth strategies by identifying customer needs, analyzing market trends and competition, and expanding market access through strategic partnerships
• Build clear, differentiated value propositions and tailored solutions for specific applications and customer segments
• Drive lead generation, track key projects, and lead go-to-market efforts, including technology launches, campaigns, and sales initiatives
• You will partner closely with regional sales, business development, and commercial teams to identify opportunities, align priorities, and ensure execution from early opportunity through deal closure
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, OEMs, engineering firms, and industry stakeholders to support growth and market expansion
• Lead marketing and thought leadership efforts, including trade shows, conferences, case studies, and development of sales enablement tools to support account growth
• Also, you will serve as a subject matter expert on manufacturing markets while collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, R&D, Engineering, and Marketing to drive innovation and feed market insights into the product development pipeline for long-term growth

Qualifications:

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field required; MBA is preferred
• More than ten (10+) years of experience in technology, marketing, or technical sales, with at least 5+ years focused on manufacturing markets, industrial gas, or related industries
• Proven experience selling engineered solutions to industrial and manufacturing customers, with exposure to OEMs or engineering firms preferred
• You have a strong understanding of the bulk industrial gas business and how it applies across manufacturing applications is a plus
• Ability to travel 30–40% as required to support customers, projects, and business development efforts
• Skilled in sales, market strategy, market planning, and marketing communications (MARCOM), with a focus on driving growth and market expansion
• Strong technical and engineering acumen, with the ability to build value-based solutions and support innovation management
• And you have demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams, lead initiatives, and influence stakeholders to achieve business objectives

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

Culture:

At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent.

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Benefits:

Linde Gases US offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

Pay commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.