Sales Director

Aperdata.AI by 51Sim; Stuttgart; Hybrid; EUR 125.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A dynamic technology firm in Stuttgart is seeking a Sales Director to drive revenue growth and manage key business relationships in the automotive sector. The ideal candidate should possess fluency in German and English, with at least 3 years of experience in the industry. Responsibilities include managing the sales cycle and liaising with international teams. Attractive compensation of €5,000–€7,000 gross monthly plus bonuses. Join us in shaping the future of intelligent mobility.

Leistungen

Attractive compensation package

Flexibility with remote work options

Participation in international industry conferences

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Background in autonomous driving, simulation, or synthetic data is a strong advantage.
• Legal work authorization in Germany.

Aufgaben

• Drive revenue growth by developing sales strategies.
• Manage business relationships with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Lead the full sales cycle from needs identification to closing deals.
• Liaise with teams in China for project delivery.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Strong understanding of OEM/Tier 1 ecosystems

Excellent communication skills

Cross-cultural awareness

Results-driven attitude

Jobbeschreibung

Job Opening: Sales Director – Germany

Location: Preferably based in Stuttgart (with regular business travel)

Report to: VP of International Business Development

Full-time | Starting ASAP

About Aperdata. AI

Internet: https://www.51Sim.com/

Aperdata. AI, the international brand of 51WORLD’s simulation business, focuses on automotive-grade simulation and synthetic data generation. Our platform supports advanced testing and training for autonomous driving, robotics, and embodied AI, enabling safe and scalable development for future mobility and intelligent systems.

Responsibilities

1. Drive revenue growth as the top priority by developing and executing sales strategies for Germany and Europe regions, focusing on automotive and intelligent driving simulation;
2. Independently develop and manage business relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, research institutes, and customers in the simulation/synthetic data field;
3. Lead the full sales cycle – from identifying customer needs to coordinating technical solutions, negotiating deals, and closing contracts to meet or exceed targets;
4. Liaise with China-based teams to ensure smooth project delivery and after-sales support for local clients;
5. Continuously monitor industry trends and market developments to identify opportunities and provide actionable insights for product and strategy optimization.

Requirements

• Legal work authorization in Germany;
• Fluency in German and English; Mandarin proficiency is a plus;
• 3+ years of experience in the automotive industry, with a strong understanding of OEM/Tier 1 ecosystems;
• Background in autonomous driving, simulation, or synthetic data is a strong advantage;
• Existing network and proven ability to independently acquire and grow key accounts;
• Highly results-driven, with excellent communication skills and cross-cultural awareness;
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and internationally distributed team environment.

What We Offer

·Attractive Compensation: €5,000–€7,000 gross monthly base salary (12 months), plus 2 months’ annual performance bonus and sales-based commissions;

·Flexibility: Trust-based working hours and the option for remote work;

·Access to High-Growth Industries: Direct involvement in future-oriented sectors such as autonomous driving, artificial intelligence, generative AI, robotics, and embodied intelligence;

·Global Collaboration: Close cooperation with international R&D teams (especially in China) and top-tier clients across Germany and Europe;

·Opportunity to Shape the Future: Take a leading role in advancing simulation- and data-driven technologies for smart mobility and intelligent systems;

·International Environment: Fast-paced, open, and international work culture with strong growth potential;

·Learning & Development: Participation in international industry conferences and events; opportunity to apply for company-supported training and upskilling programs.

Interested? Let’s Talk!

Please send your CV and a brief personal introduction to: [e-mail]

• Join us in building the future of simulation and intelligent mobility.