Our client, a leading company in the Industrial Components sector, is currently looking for a proactive and business-development-oriented
SALES MANAGER DACH
Who Will support the growth of the industrial division by managing client relationships, expanding the company’s presence, and driving business development across the DACH region (with a primary focus on Germany).
Key Responsibilities
- Business Development & Market Mapping: Conduct thorough market analysis and territory mapping to identify, target, and acquire new OEM clients while maximizing the potential of the existing active portfolio
- B2B Sales Cycle Management: Identify technical client needs, define product specifications in close collaboration with the Engineering/R&D teams, draft technical-commercial proposals, and lead contract negotiations
- Technical & Commercial Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key customer stakeholders, including Purchasing Departments, Technical Management, R&D, and Product Engineering
- Market Intelligence: Continuously monitor competitors, technological advancements, and industry trends within the target sectors to identify new growth opportunities
- Cross-border Collaboration & Reporting: Work closely with the Italian Headquarters to align on sales strategies, define targets, and provide regular commercial reporting
Requirements:
- Education: Degree in Engineering or a Technical Diploma with proven B2B sales experience
- Experience & Industry Network: 5+ years in B2B technical sales (OEM) of engineered components (preferably industrial thermal systems, heating elements, or sensors) with an active network in HVAC, Medical, Machinery, or Energy sectors in DACH
- Technical Skills: Strong background in thermal engineering, ability to read technical drawings/schematics, and proficiency in CRM & MS Office
- Languages: Native German and fluent English are mandatory. Italian is a plus
- Key Soft Skills: Results-driven "hunter" mindset, strong autonomy (Home Office capability), excellent negotiation skills across technical and procurement levels, and the ability to act as a cultural bridge between local clients and Headquarters
Location:
- Location: Germany (Home Office based)
- Travel: Around 50% travel time for client visits, primarily focused on the German market. Periodic visits to the Italian HQ for commercial alignment, coordination, and training