Overview
- As a Sales Manager, you play a key role in expanding the Austrian market.
- You work with a high degree of autonomy, actively shape your sales territory and are responsible for the entire sales process from first contact to successful contract signing.
- Business Development: Identifying new business opportunities and continuously expanding the sales territory in Western Austria.
- New customer acquisition: Independently identifying and winning new customers in construction, infrastructure and renewable energy.
- Sales cycle: Responsible for the entire sales process from initial contact and advising to contract closing.
- Lead generation: Researching potential customers via LinkedIn and other online channels, as well as personal visits and active on-site cold calling.
- Customer consulting: Analysing individual requirements and developing tailored security solutions together with customers.
- Project handover: Close collaboration with Project Management and structured handover of won projects after contract signing.
Requirements
- Initial to several years of experience in sales or business development, ideally in a B2B environment.
- Fluent German and very good English for collaboration with international management.
- Experience in new customer acquisition and enjoyment of proactively approaching potential customers.
- Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel within the sales territory, plus enjoyment of in-person customer meetings.
- Independent, motivated and target‑oriented working style.
- Strong communication skills and a confident manner.
- Nice‑to‑have: Experience or an existing network in construction, infrastructure or renewable energy.
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in business development and new customer acquisition within the B2B sector, with a strong focus on the construction, infrastructure, and renewable energy industries. Proficient in managing the entire sales cycle and delivering tailored solutions to meet customer needs.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Business Development
- New Customer Acquisition
- Sales Process Management
- Fluent German
- Very Good English
Hard Skills
- Sales Cycle Management
- Lead Generation
- Customer Consulting
- Contract Closing
- Market Expansion
Soft Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Motivated
- Target-Oriented
- Confident Manner
- Independent Working Style
Certifications & Qualifications
Industry Keywords
- Construction
- Infrastructure
- Renewable Energy
- B2B Environment
Tools & Technologies
- LinkedIn
- Online Research Tools