Technical Sales Manager - U.S. Meat Processing (Maurer-Atmos)

Sales Champion

Founded in 1928 and headquartered in Reichenau, Germany, Maurer-Atmos is the global gold standard for smoking, cooking, and maturing technologies. We don't just build machines; we engineer the taste, texture, and safety of the world's finest meat products.

We are seeking a Sales Champion to spearhead our expansion within the U.S. meat processing sector. This is a high-impact, autonomous role designed for a seasoned professional who is equally comfortable in a corporate boardroom and on a production floor. Your focus: delivering world-class smokehouses and batch ovens to the medium-sized processors and regional artisans who define the American meat industry.

Your Impact:

• Drive high-value capital sales: Own the full lifecycle for custom-configured thermal systems (smokehouses, batch ovens, and dry-cure systems).
• Consultative strategy: Perform on-site process analyses to help clients maximize yield, capacity, and energy efficiency.
• Industry influence: Leverage your network of plant managers and owners to identify new installations and plant expansions.
• Technical translation: Partner with our German engineering teams to turn complex client needs into high-performance equipment solutions.
• Market intelligence: Position Maurer-Atmos as the premier choice for specialty and craft producers by staying ahead of regional trends.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account w/ ER contribution
• Flexible Spending Account w/ ER contribution
• Dental Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401k
• Vision insurance

Requirements:

What you bring:

• 5–10 years of experience: Proven success selling thermal processing systems (smoking, roasting, drying).
• An established network: A deep, personal connection to the U.S. regional meat processing and butchery community.
• Technical fluency: You know the science behind a perfect salami, pepperoni, or smoked sausage.
• Regulatory mastery: Solid understanding of USDA/FDA requirements and HACCP principles.
• The road warrior spirit: Readiness for 50–70% travel across North America, with annual trips to our headquarters in Germany.