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As the Sales Director, OEM Americas, you will lead Honeywell’s Fire OEM business. You will be responsible for driving profitable growth through strategic partnerships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), expanding market share across priority verticals, and developing long-term customer relationships that accelerate adoption of Honeywell Fire technologies, software, and services.
This role will own commercial strategy and execution for a portfolio of key OEM customers and partners, while leading a high-performing team focused on customer engagement, business development, pricing strategy, and market expansion. You will partner closely with Offering Management, Marketing, Operations, Customer Experience, Engineering, Finance & Collections to deliver sustainable growth and strengthen Honeywell’s position as the partner of choice in Fire and Life Safety solutions.
YOU MUST HAVE
- 10+ years of sales, business development, or commercial leadership experience.
- Experience managing strategic accounts within OEM, industrial, engineered solutions, or technology-based industries.
- Demonstrated success leading large revenue portfolios and achieving growth objectives.
- Experience developing and executing sales strategies across multiple countries or regions.
- Ability to travel extensively throughout the Americas.
- Experience reading and reviewing legal contracts.
- Successfully delivers results in demanding environments with changing priorities.
WE VALUE
- Bachelor’s degree.
- MBA or advanced business degree.
- Experience within Fire & Life Safety, Building Automation, Security, Industrial Automation, HVAC, Electrical Systems, or related industries.
- Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior customer stakeholders.
- Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements.
- Strong financial acumen and strategic planning capabilities.
- Experience leading geographically dispersed sales teams.
- Demonstrated ability to drive transformation and organizational growth.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and leadership skills.
Key Success Metrics
- Orders growth
- Revenue growth
- Operating income and margin expansion
- Strategic account growth
- New OEM customer acquisition
- CLSS and software attachment rates
- Customer satisfaction and retention
- Team engagement and talent development
About the Business
Honeywell Building Automation helps create safer, smarter, more sustainable buildings. The Fire business develops advanced fire detection, notification, suppression, and connected software solutions that protect people, assets, and operations worldwide. Through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships, Honeywell delivers industry-leading solutions that support digitization, modernization, sustainability, and autonomy.
Benefits of Working for Honeywell
In addition to competitive pay, leading-edge work, and the opportunity to develop solutions alongside dedicated experts, eligible Honeywell employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. The package includes employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short-term and long-term disability; 401(k) match; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Accounts; Employee Assistance Program; educational assistance; parental leave; paid time off; and 12 paid holidays.
Application Period
The application period for this job is estimated to be 40 days from the posting date. The period may be shortened or extended based on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership
- Develop and execute the Americas OEM growth strategy aligned with Fire business objectives.
- Deliver orders, revenue, margin, and cash flow commitments across the OEM channel.
- Lead strategic account planning for key OEM partners across the region.
- Drive market expansion initiatives in priority verticals including Data Centers, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Industrial, Healthcare, and other high-growth segments.
- Identify and capture new OEM opportunities through business development and strategic partnerships.
Customer & Partner Management
- Build executive and C-level relationships with key OEM customers and stakeholders.
- Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing strategies, and long-term partnership contracts.
- Champion customer experience initiatives that create differentiated value and strengthen loyalty.
- Partner with customers to accelerate adoption of Honeywell’s fire systems, advanced detection technologies, Connected Life Safety Services (CLSS), BDA, PA&VA and other fire solutions.
Strategic Growth
- Drive white-label and customized solution opportunities with strategic OEM partners.
- Develop go-to-market strategies that increase Honeywell’s share of wallet across existing and emerging customers.
- Collaborate with Offering Management to identify competitive gaps, market requirements, and innovation opportunities.
- Support new product introductions and commercialization activities within the OEM channel.
Leadership & People Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of sales professionals and account leaders.
- Build organizational capability, succession plans, and a strong talent pipeline.
- Foster a culture of accountability, customer focus, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with regional and global leaders to drive cross-functional alignment and execution.
Business Operations
- Drive forecast accuracy, pipeline management, and operating rigor.
- Monitor market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer requirements.
- Ensure disciplined execution of pricing, margin management, and growth initiatives.
- Utilize data and analytics to improve commercial performance and productivity.
- Collaborate closely with regional OEM leaders worldwide to align strategies, share best practices, and drive business objectives.
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.
Join a Team Recognized for Leadership, Innovation and Diversity
As the Sales Director, OEM Americas, you will lead Honeywell’s Fire OEM business. You will be responsible for driving profitable growth through strategic partnerships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), expanding market share across priority verticals, and developing long-term customer relationships that accelerate adoption of Honeywell Fire technologies, software, and services.
This role will own commercial strategy and execution for a portfolio of key OEM customers and partners, while leading a high-performing team focused on customer engagement, business development, pricing strategy, and market expansion. You will partner closely with Offering Management, Marketing, Operations, Customer Experience, Engineering, Finance & Collections to deliver sustainable growth and strengthen Honeywell’s position as the partner of choice in Fire and Life Safety solutions.
YOU MUST HAVE
- 10+ years of sales, business development, or commercial leadership experience.
- Experience managing strategic accounts within OEM, industrial, engineered solutions, or technology-based industries.
- Demonstrated success leading large revenue portfolios and achieving growth objectives.
- Experience developing and executing sales strategies across multiple countries or regions.
- Ability to travel extensively throughout the Americas.
- Experience reading and reviewing legal contracts.
- Successfully delivers results in demanding environments with changing priorities.
WE VALUE
- Bachelor’s degree.
- MBA or advanced business degree.
- Experience within Fire & Life Safety, Building Automation, Security, Industrial Automation, HVAC, Electrical Systems, or related industries.
- Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior customer stakeholders.
- Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements.
- Strong financial acumen and strategic planning capabilities.
- Experience leading geographically dispersed sales teams.
- Demonstrated ability to drive transformation and organizational growth.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and leadership skills.
Key Success Metrics
- Orders growth
- Revenue growth
- Operating income and margin expansion
- Strategic account growth
- New OEM customer acquisition
- CLSS and software attachment rates
- Customer satisfaction and retention
- Team engagement and talent development
About the Business
Honeywell Building Automation helps create safer, smarter, more sustainable buildings. The Fire business develops advanced fire detection, notification, suppression, and connected software solutions that protect people, assets, and operations worldwide. Through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships, Honeywell delivers industry-leading solutions that support digitization, modernization, sustainability, and autonomy.
Benefits of Working for Honeywell
In addition to competitive pay, leading-edge work, and the opportunity to develop solutions alongside dedicated experts, eligible Honeywell employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. The package includes employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short-term and long-term disability; 401(k) match; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Accounts; Employee Assistance Program; educational assistance; parental leave; paid time off; and 12 paid holidays.
Application Period
The application period for this job is estimated to be 40 days from the posting date. The period may be shortened or extended based on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership
- Develop and execute the Americas OEM growth strategy aligned with Fire business objectives.
- Deliver orders, revenue, margin, and cash flow commitments across the OEM channel.
- Lead strategic account planning for key OEM partners across the region.
- Drive market expansion initiatives in priority verticals including Data Centers, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Industrial, Healthcare, and other high-growth segments.
- Identify and capture new OEM opportunities through business development and strategic partnerships.
Customer & Partner Management
- Build executive and C-level relationships with key OEM customers and stakeholders.
- Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing strategies, and long-term partnership contracts.
- Champion customer experience initiatives that create differentiated value and strengthen loyalty.
- Partner with customers to accelerate adoption of Honeywell’s fire systems, advanced detection technologies, Connected Life Safety Services (CLSS), BDA, PA&VA and other fire solutions.
Strategic Growth
- Drive white-label and customized solution opportunities with strategic OEM partners.
- Develop go-to-market strategies that increase Honeywell’s share of wallet across existing and emerging customers.
- Collaborate with Offering Management to identify competitive gaps, market requirements, and innovation opportunities.
- Support new product introductions and commercialization activities within the OEM channel.
Leadership & People Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of sales professionals and account leaders.
- Build organizational capability, succession plans, and a strong talent pipeline.
- Foster a culture of accountability, customer focus, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with regional and global leaders to drive cross-functional alignment and execution.
Business Operations
- Drive forecast accuracy, pipeline management, and operating rigor.
- Monitor market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer requirements.
- Ensure disciplined execution of pricing, margin management, and growth initiatives.
- Utilize data and analytics to improve commercial performance and productivity.
- Collaborate closely with regional OEM leaders worldwide to align strategies, share best practices, and drive business objectives.
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.
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Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Your Australian bachelor's degree must tie directly to the Sales Director role. A business, marketing, or management degree works. If your degree is in an unrelated field, document how your coursework maps to sales leadership functions before applying.
Target companies with active LCA history
Search the DOL's Labor Condition Application disclosure data to identify employers who've filed for senior sales and commercial roles. Companies with existing LCA filings for comparable positions already understand the E-3 visa process, which shortens your sponsorship conversation.
Negotiate sponsorship before accepting an offer
Raise E-3 sponsorship requirements during the offer stage, not after you've signed. The LCA must be filed and certified before your visa interview, so your employer needs time to prepare. Delay costs you your consulate slot.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA
The LCA is the step most employers get wrong on a first E-3 filing. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so your employer doesn't stall the process learning DOL requirements from scratch.
Address dual intent directly at your interview
The E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, so consular officers will probe your intent to return to Australia. For Sales Director candidates with U.S.-based reporting lines, prepare a clear statement about your temporary purpose and ongoing Australian ties.
Confirm your job description meets specialty occupation
A Sales Director title alone doesn't guarantee approval. Your offer letter must describe duties that require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not general business experience. Vague job descriptions are a common reason USCIS scrutinises E-3 petitions at the port of entry.
E-3 Visa Sales Director: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Sales Director jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter Sales Director positions by employers who have E-3 filing history, which removes the guesswork of cold-approaching companies that have never sponsored an Australian before.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Sales Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It can, but the job description carries the weight. The role must require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business, marketing, or a related discipline. Generic commercial leadership positions that accept any degree or substitute experience for education are harder to qualify. Your offer letter and employer's job posting need to reflect a degree-specific requirement.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for a Sales Director position?
The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been filled, so there's no lottery and no cap risk. H-1B visa requires registration in a lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate. For a Sales Director hired mid-year or needing a predictable start date, the E-3 is far more reliable. Both require a specialty occupation showing, but the E-3 is available only to Australian citizens.
What happens to my E-3 status if I change employers or get promoted?
A new E-3 petition and a new LCA are required any time you change employers. Internal promotions to a materially different role, such as moving from regional sales director to global chief revenue officer, may also require a new filing if the duties and degree requirements change significantly. You can't simply transfer your existing E-3 to a new company.