AREA SALES MANAGER – DACH

BrainHunters; Baden-Württemberg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BrainHunters is seeking an Area Sales Manager to lead growth across Germany, Austria and Switzerland. You will own the DACH region, drive business development, and build long-term partnerships with distributors, OEMs and key accounts.

In this role you will develop and implement a regional sales strategy, identify new opportunities, monitor tenders and coordinate competitive proposals, while traveling within the DACH region to build strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B sales, business development or channel management.
• Strong track record of developing markets and winning new business.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional sales strategy across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).
• Expand and manage a network of distributors, OEMs and vehicle converters.
• Build relationships with key accounts, strategic partners and end customers.
• Identify new business opportunities and develop market potential across three markets.
• Monitor public tenders and coordinate competitive commercial proposals.
• Drive sales growth, profitability and long-term customer relationships in the DACH markets.

Skills

B2B sales

business development

channel management

distributor network

negotiation

communication

relationship-building

entrepreneurial mindset

German fluency

English fluency

Job description

Ready to lead growth across three strategic European markets?

An established international company specialising in integrated solutions for emergency and service vehicles is looking for an ambitious, commercially driven Area Sales Manager to strengthen its presence across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

YOUR MISSION

You will take ownership of the DACH region, driving business development, expanding market share and building long-term strategic partnerships.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing the regional sales strategy.
• Expanding and managing a network of distributors, OEMs and vehicle converters.
• Building strong relationships with key accounts, strategic partners and end customers.
• Identifying new business opportunities and developing market potential.
• Monitoring public tenders and coordinating competitive commercial proposals.
• Driving sales growth, profitability and long-term customer relationships across all three markets.

YOUR PROFILE

• Proven experience in B2B sales, business development or channel management.
• A strong track record of developing markets and winning new business.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a strong focus on results.
• Fluency in German and English.
• Currently based in Germany (Baden-Würtemberg, Niedersachsen, Bayern...) and willing to travel across the DACH region.

Experience in automotive, commercial vehicles, emergency equipment or technical solutions would be a strong advantage.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Responsibility for three important European markets.
• The opportunity to shape and execute your own regional sales strategy.
• An international business environment with a strong focus on growth and customer partnerships.
• The chance to make a tangible impact on business development and market expansion.