Head of Sales and Marketing (m/f/d)

KOSTAL Group; Dortmund; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology firm in Dortmund seeks a Head of Sales and Marketing to strategically grow sales and market presence in the e-mobility sector. This role requires over 5 years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to managing key accounts. The successful candidate will drive growth and ensure effective team performance. This position offers a flexible work environment and great opportunities for career advancement.

Leistungen

Purpose-driven company

Flexible working hours

Great career growth opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Over 5 years of experience in the emobility sector, ideally in a growth-oriented company.
• Deep experience in software-as-a-service (SaaS) models.
• Willingness to travel and attend key customer meetings.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement a comprehensive sales and marketing strategy.
• Lead a team of currently 13 employees across several units.
• Manage and expand strategic key accounts.

Kenntnisse

Experience in emobility sector

Strong strategic and operational skills

Excellent communication skills

Marketing experience

International sales experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

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vaylens develops innovative software and SaaS solutions for the marketing and management of charging stations for electric vehicles. The company supports operators in the management, control and monitoring of their charging infrastructures and offers technical support and training to ensure that customers get the most out of the vaylens products. vaylens is based in Dortmund and part of the KOSTAL Group. For more information, visit: vaylens.com

Description

The Head of Sales and Marketing at vaylens is responsible for the strategic and operational development of all sales and marketing activities, with a clear focus on sustainable growth, brand building, and international expansion. This role is pivotal to the company’s success in the rapidly growing e-mobility sector and is part of the management team of vaylens GmbH.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Market Development

• Develop and implement a comprehensive sales and marketing strategy
• Focus on market development in the UK, France, and the DACH region
• Create a market entry strategy for Sweden/Norway and additional markets from 2026 onwards
• Strengthen the positioning of our new brand in the market
• Closely monitor market trends, especially within the emobility sector
• Drive business growth with a clear focus on software-as-a-service (SaaS) models, including subscription-based offerings and platform scalability
  
  

Leadership & Organization

• Lead a team of currently 13 employees across five units (e.g. Sales DACH, UK, FR, Sales Operations, Brand & Marketing)
• Establish clear responsibilities and foster team cohesion and performance
• Expand the team both in Germany and abroad
  
  

Sales & Customer Management

• Manage and expand strategic key accounts in the e-mobility sector
• Support the sales team in acquiring new key accounts
• Represent the company at trade shows, customer meetings, and industry events, including speaking engagements
• Oversee proposal development, negotiations, and contract closures
  
  

Marketing & Brand Visibility

• Responsible for further developing the brand identity and market presence
• Increase brand awareness in relevant European markets
• Plan and execute targeted campaigns (online/offline)
• Manage external service providers, agencies, and platforms
  
  

KPI Management & Reporting

• Analyze and manage relevant sales and marketing KPIs across all markets
• Prepare and present forecasts, budget plans, and performance reports for vaylens management and KOSTAL Group stakeholders
• Ensure planning reliability and transparency through structured reporting and clear performance tracking
  
  

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in the emobility sector, ideally in a growth-oriented company or startup environment
• Deep experience in software-as-a-service (SaaS), ideally including B2B subscription models and international platform scaling
• Strong network within the emobility industry (e.g., charging infrastructure providers, OEMs, utilities, municipalities, fleet customers)
• Strong strategic and operational skills – from concept to execution
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading internationally distributed teams
• Several years of experience in key account management and software sales
• Excellent communication skills and high degree of personal responsibility
• Marketing experience
• International sales experience, ideally with a focus on the UK and France
• Willingness to travel and attend key customer meetings or industry events
• Proficiency in both German and English
  
  

Benefits

• A purpose-driven company driving Europe’s transition toward electric mobility
• Passionate colleagues with a hands-on mentality
• A safe and future-oriented workplace as part of the Kostal group
• Flexible working hours and location
• Great opportunities for career growth
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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