Head – MTD International Business

Peergrowth is seeking a Head – MTD International Business to lead international sales, business development, and market expansion for the Machine Tool Division. Based in Dubai, this role requires a commercially astute leader with extensive experience in the machine-tool or industrial capital-equipment sector and a strong understanding of European markets, particularly Germany. Join us to drive sustainable revenue growth across global markets.

Peergrowth is a trusted management consulting firm focused on Search and Advisory solutions, dedicated to supporting organizations with their human capital needs. We aim to humanize the process of filling vacancies and finding new opportunities, fostering long-standing relationships through a knowledge-driven approach and global connections. We are a partner in the UAE for the Talentor International Executive Search network, with a presence in over 54 offices worldwide.

If you are a strategic leader with a passion for international business development in the industrial sector, we encourage you to apply now.

Company Overview

Peergrowth is a trusted management consulting firm with a key focus on Search and Advisory solutions. Our purpose is to engage with leading organizations and support their human capital needs. We understand the challenges that our clients face while filling a vacancy and our candidates who seem unsure about the next best opportunity. We exist to humanize the entire process and transform it into a long standing relationship.

We believe people are the most vital element of an organization hence we instill a knowledge driven approach to our work and an open mind to connect with professionals globally. We are a recognized partner to our clients, consistently delivering high-quality placements and customized solutions. As part of the Executive Search network, Talentor International, we strive to be a catalyst of change in the human resources industry.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Specified
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 10 Year+
• Qualifications: bachelors-degree

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement international business development strategies to achieve revenue and market expansion targets.
• Identify new markets, business opportunities and strategic partnerships across Europe, the GCC and other international regions.
• Build and maintain relationships with OEMs, industrial customers, distributors and key decision-makers.
• Establish and strengthen dealer, distributor and representative networks in strategic markets.
• Lead commercial negotiations, strategic account management and high-value sales opportunities.
• Drive sales forecasting, pricing, margin management and business performance.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activity and customer requirements to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, product development and R&D teams to align business strategy with customer needs.
• Represent the organisation at international exhibitions, trade fairs and key customer engagements.
• Lead international market-entry initiatives and develop long-term commercial partnerships.

Requirements

• 15–20+ years of experience in international sales, business development or commercial leadership.
• Proven experience in the machine-tool, CNC, precision engineering, metal-cutting or industrial capital-equipment industry.
• Strong exposure to the German/DACH market and the broader European manufacturing sector.
• Demonstrated success in international market expansion, distributor development and strategic account management.
• Strong technical and commercial understanding of industrial machinery and manufacturing solutions.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Production, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• MBA or additional business qualification is an advantage.
• German language proficiency is strongly preferred, with excellent English communication skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead international business development for a growing Machine Tool Division.
• Work with a leading organization in the industrial engineering and manufacturing sector.
• Expand your expertise in European markets, particularly Germany.
• Drive sustainable revenue growth and shape international market strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering and product development.
• Represent the organization at international exhibitions and key customer engagements.