Team Leader Sales (m / f / d) DACH + Nordics

Ward Howell International; Berlin; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading international manufacturer of hydraulic components is seeking a Sales Manager for Northern Europe. The role includes sales development and team leadership, requiring strong technical knowledge and sales experience. You will work remotely with a travel component of 50%. The position offers a creative and responsible sales role within an innovative company with strong market growth.

Leistungen

Creative freedom in sales role

Management of a motivated team

Attractive remuneration package

Short decision-making processes

Individual further training

Qualifikationen

• Several years of sales experience in a technical environment.
• Ideally initial management experience.
• Fluency in German and English; knowledge of Polish, Swedish, Norwegian or Danish is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Overall responsibility for sales development in the region.
• Management, motivation, and further development of a small sales team.
• Strategic development of new customer relationships.

Kenntnisse

Sales Experience

Technical Knowledge

Team Management

Communication Skills

Entrepreneurial Thinking

Ausbildung

Business Management Training or Degree

Jobbeschreibung

Our client is an international manufacturer of high-quality hydraulic components, tools and equipment for a wide range of industrial applications, including pumps, workshop equipment, workpiece clamping and track systems. The company is growing continuously and is looking for reinforcement for sales in Northern Europe.

In this role, you will combine technical sales know-how with leadership skills and strategic market development.

• Overall responsibility for sales development in your region
• Active support and expansion of a broad customer portfolio (industries : construction, mechanical engineering, mining, oil & gas, automotive)
• Management, motivation and further development of a small sales team
• Close cooperation with sales partners to maximize market coverage
• Strategic development and expansion of new customer relationships, especially in the DACH region and Scandinavia
• Analyzing market trends and customer needs to further develop the sales strategy
• Representing the company at trade fairs and industry events
• Direct report to the General Manager International at the European HQ (Netherlands)
• Your base is the home office, the travel share is approx. 50%

Your profile :

• Business management training or studies, ideally with additional technical qualifications
• Several years of sales experience in a technical environment, e.g. mechanical engineering or supplier industry for mechanical and plant engineering , ideally hydraulics or bolting technology
• Initial management experience with the ability to effectively lead a small team immediately
• Strong hunter mentality, proven track record in new customer acquisition
• Experience in working with and managing sales partners
• Entrepreneurial thinking and strong communication skills
• Business fluent in German and English, as well as good knowledge of one of the following languages : Polish, Swedish, Norwegian or Danish
• Willingness to travel (approx. 50%, more at the beginning) incl. overnight stays, driving license class B

What our client offers you :

• A responsible sales role with a great deal of creative freedom
• Management and development of a motivated team in an international company
• Attractive remuneration package including performance-related components
• Short decision-making processes, flat hierarchies and a collegial environment
• An innovative product portfolio with strong market growth
• Individual further training and real career prospects within the group of companies

Shape our client's sales success in Northern Europe and apply now!

We look forward to talking to you!

Stephan Graefer will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Ward Howell International is a global executive search and leadership consulting firm. With over 70 years of experience, the company supports organizations worldwide in their search for executives in order to generate long-term success. With customized solutions and an excellent national and international network, Ward Howell International is one of the leading providers in the field of top-level personnel consulting.