Segment Manager Lead Americas

Drive Growth. Shape Innovation. Make an Impact.

Welcome to Seco!

Were a global innovative company with a strong sense of community. At Seco we believe in collaboration curiosity and responsibility. For over 80 years weve been more than a cutting tool providerour solutions help shape the world around us from the phone in your hand to the cars planes and trains you travel in. Join us and be part of a team that values diverse perspectives professional growth and making a real impact.

About the Role

As Segment Manager Lead youll play a pivotal role in driving product service and solution development for our global strategic accounts. Reporting to the Regional Business Development Manager you will:

• Lead Growth: Drive market share and revenue by aligning product service and solution development with customer needs.

• Shape Strategy: Identify market trends segment needs and competitive intelligence to influence product and service innovation.

• Be the Connector: Act as a key liaison between strategic accounts and internal stakeholders in Product Offerings & Innovations Business Development and Partnerships.

• Champion Innovation: Support projects like taking indexable broaching to marketmapping customers sharing knowledge and enabling success.

• Deliver Insight: Forecast track and report on segment performance while sharing expertise across teams.

Your Key Focus Areas

• Segment Development: Increase market share and revenue through targeted solutions.

• Customer & Partner Engagement: Build strong relationships with decision-makers and partners to unlock growth opportunities.

• Business Growth: Expand existing accounts and create new opportunities with proven business development skills.

• Innovation Deployment: Promote and support products and services aligned with market demands.

• Collaboration & Enablement: Drive knowledge sharing coaching and training across sales and support teams.

• Market Insight: Lead research gather competitive intelligence and contribute to R&D efforts.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Represent strategic accounts in product and innovation discussions with R&D.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to align initiatives with strategic priorities.

• Lead product launches and strategic projects.

• Enable training sessions and develop marketing and sales collateral.

What You Bring

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering Business Development or a related discipline (with preference for an MBA) or equivalent direct industry experience.

• 5 years of experience in technical roles with proven success in business development and strategic sales growth.

• Expertise in machining applications materials and manufacturing processes.

• Strong ability to influence product development through customer and market insights.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across global teams.

• Proficiency in Office 365 ERP CRM and CAD/CAM systems.

• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

• Self-starter with adaptability and problem-solving skills.

Our Seco Culture

At Seco our core values unite us as one global team and guide how we work every day. We win together through collaboration and ambition stay curious to innovate and shape the future act responsibly with integrity and care for people and the planet and keep our customers at the center by listening and delivering real value. We recognize that our diverse backgrounds and perspectives are vital to achieving great results. Visit our website LinkedIn or Facebook to learn more about our people and our products.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary a performance-based incentive program and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical dental vision and life insurance

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Strong 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Wellness incentives and paid volunteer days

How to Apply

Wed love to hear from you! Submit your application by January 12 2026. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we do not accept applications via email.

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About Seco Tools

At Seco Tools we develop and offer advanced products and solutions that make metal cutting easier. Our corporate culture empowers employees through our shared values: Winning together Curiosity Responsibility and Customer focus. Seco Tools has a presence in more than 75 countries and employs about 4000 people.

Seco Tools a subsidiary of Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

Notice to Third Party Agencies
Please note that Seco Tools does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement Seco Tools will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee.