Sales Manager (f/m/d)

Sunfire; Dresden; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 Days Vacation

Subsidy for travel pass or bike lease

Health & Well-Being programs

Professional development in Sunfire Academy

Company provision scheme subsidy

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Germany is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee sales projects from lead evaluation to contract signing. The ideal candidate will have a technical degree, plus at least 5 years of experience in mechanical or plant engineering, ideally in sales/project management. Proficiency in German and English at a C1 level is required. We offer a supportive work environment, professional development opportunities, and various employee benefits including 30 days of vacation and health programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical or plant engineering, ideally in sales or project management.
• Flexible team player and self-starter.
• Very good command of written and spoken German and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales projects from initial lead evaluation to successful contract signing.
• Develop sales strategies that match customer project needs with product solutions.
• Lead internal, cross-functional proposal teams to create compelling offers.
• Drive negotiations to successful closure of contracts and support account management.

Skills

Project Management

Customer-Centric Solutions

Cross-Functional Team Management

Negotiation

German (C1 level)

English (C1 level)

Education

Degree in a technical field

Job description

YOUR TASKS

Project Management – You manage sales projects from the initial lead evaluation to the successful signing of contracts. By assessing leads and developing sales opportunities, you ensure that each project aligns with Sunfire’s sales objectives.

Customer-Centric Solutions – You understand customer project needs and match them with the best-fitting solutions from Sunfire’s product portfolio. Developing winning sales strategies is a core part of your role to stay competitive in the market.

Cross‑Functional Team Management – You manage internal, cross‑functional proposal teams, bringing together technical and commercial expertise to create compelling offers.

Negotiation and Support – You take the lead in negotiations, driving them to a successful closure of contracts. Additionally, you support account management and business development activities to strengthen customer relationships and expand opportunities.

YOUR PROFILE

Education

You have a degree in a technical field of study.

Work Experience

You have at least 5 years of professional experience in mechanical or plant engineering, ideally in sales or project management.

Personality

You are a flexible team player and self‑starter.

Language

You have a very good command of written and spoken German and English at C1‑level.

OUR OFFER

Energy Transition – As a team member of Sunfire we offer you the diverse and challenging opportunity to work with a key technology of our future. With us, you can actively contribute to the preservation of our planet.

Development & Appreciation – You can develop your professional skills in our Sunfire Academy with a wide range of training courses. We also want to support you personally through regular feedback and development meetings. Your colleagues will not only support you during your induction, but will also be available to help you at any time.

Work‑Life Balance – Whether you prefer to concentrate on working from home or prefer personal interaction in the office – you coordinate your working day closely with your manager so that individual wishes and company processes fit together.

Health & Well‑Being – Need a sporting break? Take advantage of our running group or find time to relax in our free weekly yoga class.

30 Days Vacation – Your colleagues will not only support you during your onboarding phase. They will also be there for you at all times with advice and support! A constant exchange at eye level is important to us and drives our vision forward.

Mobility – Safe and relaxed travel to your workplace – we support you on your way to work with a subsidy for your DVB monthly travel pass and/or a work bike lease.

Company Provision – To ensure you a relaxed life in retirement, we offer you a subsidy for our company provision scheme of up to 20%.

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