Global Sales Director

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Full Time Management

9 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Leave "corporate" behind and unlock your passion for sales in a mission based, creative culture where doing well and doing good are one in the same. Since 1980, Golden Artist Colors has been making the finest quality artist paints available anywhere in the world, and building one of the most loyal customer bases in the art materials industry. We do this by building our world class brands of professional artist paints, and by supporting the arts with partners who share our values and mission.

The Global Sales Director is responsible for leading the global sales organization across the GOLDEN Branded Division and GOLDEN Paint works Division. Reporting directly to the VP of Sales & Marketing, this position provides strategic leadership and oversight for direct sales personnel, independent sales agencies, distributors, OEM and private label business channels, strategic customer relationships, the Pricing Control Manager, and commercial support functions worldwide.

As the senior sales leader within the organization, the Global Sales Director serves as the primary voice of the sales organization on the Senior Leadership Team, representing customer, channel, market, and sales team perspectives in strategic planning and business decision-making. The role is responsible for providing regular business updates, sales forecasting, revenue projections, market intelligence, competitive insights, growth opportunities, and risk assessments to support executive decision-making and long-term business planning.

The Global Sales Director develops and executes global sales strategies that drive sustainable revenue growth, profitability, market expansion, customer retention, and channel effectiveness. This role strengthens key customer and distribution partnerships and collaborates closely with Marketing, Operations, Product Development, Customer Service, and Finance to align commercial priorities and achieve corporate objectives.

We are looking for a thoughtful, data-driven leader who can quickly understand the business, challenge the status quo, and translate insights into measurable results. The ideal candidate brings both strategic vision and operational rigor, with the ability to lead through influence, build trust across stakeholders, and elevate team performance globally.

• Develop and lead the global commercial sales strategy across branded, OEM and private label to achieve revenue growth, profitability, market share expansion, and long-term business objectives. Establish annual and multi-year sales plans, channel strategies, customer growth initiatives, and performance targets aligned with company goals.

• Direct and lead the global sales organization, including sales managers, direct sales representatives, independent sales agencies, distributors, the Pricing Control Manager, and commercial support personnel. Establish performance expectations, drive accountability, recruit and develop talent, and build a high-performing sales culture through coaching, succession planning, employee engagement, and organizational development. Regularly evaluate the effectiveness and performance of sales managers, agencies, distributors, and channel partners to ensure alignment with company objectives and growth targets.
• Maintain accountability for global sales revenue, margin performance, forecasting accuracy, budget creation and management, development of annual operating plans and rolling sales forecasts. Analyze market trends, sales results, and financial metrics to identify opportunities and risks and implement corrective actions when required. Provide accurate forecasts, sales reporting, revenue projections, and business updates to support financial planning, resource allocation, and executive decision-making.
• Lead strategic relationships with major retailers, distributors, OEM and private label…