VP Sales (m/f/d)

Manitowoc; Langenfeld (Rheinland); Hybrid; EUR 100.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading equipment manufacturer is seeking a VP Sales to lead a team and drive new sales across Europe. This role includes full revenue responsibility, managing direct sales and dealer networks, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business or Engineering, substantial sales experience with technical goods, and fluency in German and English. The position offers flexible working hours, an attractive compensation package, and development opportunities.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Mobile working option

Attractive compensation package

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in sales of technical equipment or capital goods.
• Demonstrated ability to combine strategic thinking with operational business drive.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Europe.

Aufgaben

• Lead and motivate a team of 25 employees including regional sales managers.
• Full revenue responsibility for new sales in Europe.
• Manage and develop international sales and dealer network across Europe.

Kenntnisse

Sales management

Strategic thinking

Technical understanding

Bilingual (German and English)

Team leadership

Ausbildung

University degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for you as VP Sales (m/f/d)

Plan and build the future together with us - your future!

Your Tasks

• Lead and motivate a team of 25 employees, including 4–5 direct reports (regional sales managers in UK, France, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, and Portugal)
• Full revenue responsibility for new sales in Europe
• Manage and develop international direct sales and dealer network across Europe, focusing on Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Scandinavia, Italy, Central and Eastern Europe
• Ensure optimal market coverage through all relevant sales channels (Key Accounts, dealers, rental, used vehicles)
• Collaborate closely with Used Sales and Rental teams to drive complementary sales channels
• Prepare sales forecasts, market analyses, and competitive intelligence for strategic development
• Assist Finance with risk assessment, receivables management, and budgeting
• Actively contribute to the European Management Team and align with VP Aftermarket Europe
• Willingness to travel extensively within Europe and maintain regular presence at one of the main locations (Germany, France, or Italy).

Your Qualification

• University degree in Business Administration (Sales/Marketing focus), Engineering, or equivalent
• Several years of proven experience in sales of technical equipment / capital goods
• Demonstrated ability to combine strategic thinking with daily operational business drive
• Strong technical understanding or high technical affinity
• Excellent German and English skills
• High willingness to travel across Europe

What we offer

Are you looking for a varied job? Manitowoc offers you new professional challenges in exciting fields and with a wide range of development opportunities. In addition to an attractive compensation package including various special benefits, you can expect flexible working hours with the option of ‘mobile working’ and a good working atmosphere.

Application

If we have gained your interest, we are looking forward to receiving your application including your salary expectations.