Head of Sales

Hartmann Young; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading nutraceutical company is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to drive growth in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This mid-senior level position requires proven B2B sales experience, fluency in German, and strong leadership skills. The role involves building key relationships, negotiating contracts, and executing strategic sales plans. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Leistungen

Competitive base salary

Performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifikationen

• Proven track record in B2B sales within nutraceuticals or related life sciences sectors.
• Fluent in German (native or near-native) and proficient in English.
• Experience managing at least one direct report, with strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and communication abilities.
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on growth and customer success.
• Willingness to travel across the DACH region (approx. 50–60%).

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute strategic sales plan to grow revenue across DACH region.
• Manage and mentor one direct report, ensuring performance targets are met.
• Build and maintain relationships with key accounts and new business prospects.
• Conduct market analysis to identify emerging trends and new opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing, product development, and technical teams.
• Negotiate and close high-value contracts, ensuring profitability.
• Report on sales performance and forecast accuracy to senior leadership.

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Hartmann Young has partnered with a leading global provider of science-backed nutraceutical ingredients to identify a dynamic Sales Manager to lead growth across the DACH region. This is a key commercial role focused on driving revenue, strengthening customer relationships, and building market share in one of Europe’s most strategic territories.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to grow revenue across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
• Manage and mentor one direct report, ensuring performance targets are met and professional development is supported.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, distributors, and new business prospects.
• Conduct market analysis to identify emerging trends, competitor activities, and new opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product development, and technical teams to deliver solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Negotiate and close high-value contracts, ensuring profitability and alignment with company objectives.
• Report on sales performance, pipeline development, and forecast accuracy to senior leadership.

Key Requirements

• Proven track record in B2B sales within nutraceuticals, ingredients, or related life sciences sectors.
• Fluent in German (native or near-native) and proficient in English.
• Experience managing at least one direct report, with strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and communication abilities.
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on growth and customer success.
• Willingness to travel across the DACH region (approx. 50–60%).

Why Join?

• Play a pivotal role in a growth-focused company with a strong reputation for innovation and quality.
• Work with a collaborative, international team and take ownership of a key territory.
• Competitive base salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Health and Human Services, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing