Regional Sales Manager Germany & Netherlands

AAF International (American Air Filter) Europe & Dinair; Heppenheim; Hybrid; EUR 110.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading clean air solutions provider is seeking a proven sales leader based in Germany to drive business growth in Germany and the Netherlands. The role involves defining sales strategies, leading a team, and expanding customer base. Candidates should have at least 8 years of B2B sales experience and be fluent in German and English. The position offers a competitive salary of €110–125K plus bonus, along with benefits including work-life balance and personal development opportunities.

Leistungen

30 days' holiday

Trust-based working hours

Hybrid/mobile working

Regular health & team events

Company pension scheme

Extra vacation days for fathers-to-be

Personal development training

Qualifikationen

• At least 8 years B2B sales experience, ideally in filtration, HVAC, or technical industries.
• Proven track record in leading international or multi-country sales teams.
• Fluent in German (written and spoken at a high level) and English.

Aufgaben

• Define and execute regional sales strategies aligned with European goals.
• Lead and coach a team of 10–15 to boost pipeline, closing rates, and customer satisfaction.
• Expand our customer base and enter new markets (industrial, cleanroom, OEM).

Kenntnisse

B2B sales experience

Leadership in sales

Commercial drive

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Value-based selling

CRM knowledge (Salesforce)

ERP knowledge (SAP)

Collaborative communication

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Based in Germany | Fluent German & English | €110–125K base + bonus

Lead, grow, inspire.

We are looking for a proven sales leader to drive growth in Germany and the Netherlands. In this role you combine hands-on sales with strategic leadership: building strong teams, winning new business, and shaping the future of clean air solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Define and execute regional sales strategies aligned with European goals
• Lead and coach a team of 10–15 to boost pipeline, closing rates, and customer satisfaction
• Expand our customer base and enter new markets (industrial, cleanroom, OEM)
• Partner with Marketing, Product Management, and Operations for seamless execution
• Manage sales performance and forecasts, addressing growth challenges head-on

What You Bring

• At least 8 years B2B sales experience, ideally in filtration, HVAC, or technical industries
• Proven track record in leading international or multi-country sales teams
• Commercial drive, customer focus, and strategic mindset
• Fluent in German (written and spoken at a high level) and English
• Skilled in value-based selling, CRM (Salesforce), and ERP (SAP or similar)
• Collaborative communicator who builds trust and drives change

What We Offer

• Competitive package: €110–125K base salary plus 20% bonus
• Work-life balance: 30 days' holiday, trust-based working hours, hybrid/mobile working, regular health & team events, company pension scheme, extra vacation days for fathers-to-be, and JobRad
• Personal development: a wide range of training offers, digital learning platform and filtration training.
• Work with meaning: create added value with us for clean air and environmental protection

Good to Know

• Location: Germany (living and working rights required; no visa sponsorship)
• Reporting to: Anders Pahlson, VP Sales Europe (LinkedIn profile)
• As part of the process, we will conduct reference checks.
• An assessment may be included.

For questions, you can reach out to Anders Pahlson, VP Sales Europe via [phone] or Sabrina Zettelmeier, People Operations via [phone].

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives, and believe diversity strengthens our team.

Learn more about us at https://aafeurope.com/