Head of Sales (m/f/d)

Page Executive; Baden-Württemberg; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading industrial company in Baden-Württemberg is seeking an experienced Sales Leader to develop and implement sales strategies. The role requires a charismatic, self-driven leader with a strong technical background, capable of enhancing customer focus and driving sales processes. With several years of leadership experience in complex technical products, you will lead teams and foster relationships for long-term success. This position offers the freedom to shape meaningful strategies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifikationen

• Proven ability to lead sales teams and develop effective sales strategies.
• Experience with complex technical products and their respective markets.
• Strong command of English and good knowledge of German is essential.

Aufgaben

• Lead the sales organization both strategically and operationally.
• Design and implement sales strategies to increase market share.
• Guide the optimization of sales tools and foster digital transformation.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Sales strategy development

Change management

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Coaching

Conflict resolution

Customer relationship management

Ausbildung

Degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Tools

CRM systems

Digital sales technologies

Jobbeschreibung

• High Strategic Impact
• Leadership in a Dynamic, Innovative Environment

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, mid-sized industrial and manufacturing company with a strong market presence. Known for delivering innovative solutions and high-quality products to demanding customers, the organization values efficiency, customer focus, and continuous improvement.

Join a well-established industrial company that values innovation, quality, and efficiency. You'll lead a motivated team, work with cutting-edge technologies, and play a key role in driving digitalization and international expansion.

Job Description

• Lead and develop the sales organization both strategically and operationally.
• Drive change processes to continuously enhance customer focus across the company.
• Ensure customer perspective is embedded in all strategic and operational decisions.
• Design and implement sales strategies aligned with corporate objectives to increase market share and reinforce market leadership.
• Actively develop and lead internal and external sales teams.
• Continuously improve sales processes based on Lean Management principles.
• Guide the optimization of tools and systems (e.g., CRM) and foster digital transformation.
• Build and expand strong customer relationships while driving professional new business acquisition for long-term partnerships.
• Strengthen and grow the international partner network.
• Monitor KPIs, conduct competitive analysis, and derive strategic actions.

The Successful Applicant

• A self-driven, charismatic leader with a strong interest in technical products.
• Proven track record in developing sales strategies, organizations, processes, and culture.
• Ability to identify trends and translate them into long-term strategies.
• Degree in Business Administration or Engineering, or equivalent technical/commercial qualification.
• Several years of leadership experience in sales of complex technical products.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills across all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical thinking for both operational and strategic topics.
• Goal-oriented with the ability to clearly communicate and pursue objectives.
• Experience in coaching and developing team members to enhance skills and career growth.
• Skilled in conflict resolution and fostering team cohesion.
• Deep understanding of customer and employee needs.
• Familiarity with digital sales technologies.
• Fluent in English, good command of German; intercultural competence and willingness to travel.
• Open to new methods, technologies, and market approaches.

What's on Offer

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a high-impact role in a company that values innovation, quality, and customer-centricity. You will have the freedom to shape strategies, lead transformation, and make a tangible difference in a dynamic industrial environment.