Area Sales Manager, Germany

Ametek, Inc.; Nuschelberg; Remote; EUR 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking an Area Sales Manager to cover Germany and Switzerland, including selected key accounts, with a remote work setup. The role emphasizes growing market share, managing accounts, and identifying new opportunities across defined territories.

The candidate should have a technical degree, 3+ years in direct sales with OEM exposure, and fluent German and English (C1). Travel domestically and internationally is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of direct sales experience; key account experience preferred.
• German and English at C1 level.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Proficient in MS Office and CRM software.
• Ability to use AI tools to boost productivity and decisions.
• Strong communication and customer-focus skills.
• Experience with OEMs and market knowledge of motors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales process for accounts in the defined territory (Germany/Switzerland).
• Generate OEM sales opportunities and maintain customer relationships.
• Qualify opportunities via calls, video meetings and in-person visits.
• Develop new business relationships across served market segments.
• Provide regular sales forecasts and business reviews.
• Coordinate with internal teams and distribution partners.
• Maintain accurate CRM records of opportunities and progress.
• Travel as required to support customers.

Skills

Direct sales experience

Key account management

German language C1

English language C1

Travel readiness

AI tools usage

Customer focus

Communication skills

OEM knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

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We are looking for an Area Sales Manager (ASM) to join our team. This position will be responsible for Germany and Switzerland and selected Key accounts. The ASM will provide the territory and account responsibilities required to plan, manage, supervise, and coordinate the activities related to the sale and promotion of products and services of the business. This includes maintaining existing accounts and identifying and developing new customers contributing to the new market strategies, advising and guiding the business using the most effective use of resources for the purpose of meeting the territory’s growth goals. Account management capability and a hunter’s ability to win new business will be required in equal measure. This is a remotely based position.

What you will do:

• Manage the sales process for the accounts located in the geographical territory as defined by the business. Included in this are the following tasks:
• Generate new OEM sales opportunities
• Manage the customer experience and expectations
• Qualify opportunities and customers through phone calls, video calls and in person meetings
• Develop new business relationships with customers in served market segments
• Maintaining and developing existing customer base of the region.
• Determine the application data required for the customers’ need
• Identify and communicate technical added value solutions to customers
• Develop a strategy for winning opportunities
• Follow-up on all sales opportunities in a timely manner
• Follow up on quotes and secure purchase orders
• Communicate the needs of customers to the company through established channels
• Manage and support the distribution partners in the assigned territory
• Proactively partner with internal departments to provide accurate information and excellent service to customers
• Manage interaction between the company and customers. Provide written reports back to the company on significant developments
• Provide regular business reviews and sales forecasts
• Maintain an accurate and up to date record of new opportunities in the CRM software
• Keep Management updated on the progress of new projects and existing accounts
• Continually compile market information/intelligence to assist in the shaping of future company strategy and product development
• Other assigned duties as required

We are looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S. or B.A.) in a technical or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3 years’ direct sales experience; demonstrated key account experience highly preferred
• German and English level C1
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and similar software
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to useAItools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Excellent internal and external communication skills and strong customer focus
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills required
• Demonstrated drive for results and proactive, innovative mindset
• Must be able to work well within a team or independently and demonstrate initiative to drive for results
• Strong technical understanding and experience working with OEMs is required
• Knowledge of brush and brushless DC motors, gearmotors, electronic drives, linear actuators, and related mechatronic components is a plus.

Compensation

Currency: EUR

Salary Minimum: 80,000

Salary Maximum: 90,000

Incentive: Yes

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions servinga diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual,Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEKisa component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.