Technical Sales Manager

Korn Ferry; Duisburg; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global industrial technology leader is seeking a Technical Sales Manager to manage key partnerships across the Nordics and Eastern Europe. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and experience in business development. Responsibilities include managing technical projects, driving market development initiatives, and building strong relationships with international customers. This role offers a hybrid work model and a competitive benefits package.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation

Collaborative international environment

Focus on innovation and sustainability

Qualifikationen

• Experience in business development, account management, or technical support.
• Interest in innovative technical solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Manage technical projects from specification to after-sales.
• Drive market development initiatives and identify growth opportunities.
• Build strong international customer relationships.

Kenntnisse

Strong technical understanding

Excellent communication skills

Customer focus

Proficiency in MS Office

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

Technical or commercial education

Tools

CRM systems

Jobbeschreibung

Korn Ferry Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Technical Sales Manager

Job Opportunity: Technical Sales Manager (Nordics & Eastern Europe)

Location: North- Rhine Westphalia (Germany)

Full-time

About our client

Is part of a global industrial technology leader specializing in advanced solutions for high-performance applications. It serves diverse sectors such as manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure, delivering innovative products that combine precision engineering with sustainability. Their culture values collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer-centric innovation, making us a trusted partner in international markets.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and technically minded Technical Sales Manager (M/F) to lead partner development and account management across the Nordic and Eastern European regions, including Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Poland.

This is a key role focused on managing and growing existing distributor relationships, ensuring strong technical alignment, market activation, and pipeline development. You will inherit established partnerships and play a critical role in elevating their performance while driving sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage technical projects across the full lifecycle, from specification to after-sales.
• Drive market development initiatives, identify growth opportunities, and strengthen partner networks.
• Build and maintain strong international customer relationships; plan targeted acquisition strategies.
• Analyze market segments and competition; define actionable measures and execute product launches.
• Act as a technical advisor, providing training and expertise to partners in collaboration with internal teams.
• Support revenue and margin development, price negotiations, and payment monitoring.
• Implement and manage the sales pipeline, provide monthly forecasts, and ensure accurate reporting.
• Represent the company at customer events and trade fairs.

What We’re Looking For

• Technical or commercial education with a first experience in business development, account management, product management or technical support.
• Strong technical understanding and interest in innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus.
• Ability to navigate in an international context and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel); experience with CRM systems is a plus.
• Fluent in German and English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time; hybrid work model (2 days home office per week).

Why Join Us?

• Work in a collaborative, international environment with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability.
• Opportunity to influence strategic growth in key markets.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Wholesale Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics