Senior Director Regional Sales Distribution - EMEA South West (f/m/div)

Infineon Technologies AG; Milano; In loco; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading semiconductor company is seeking a Senior Director of Regional Sales Distribution in Milan. This role involves developing strategies to drive sales growth across EMEA and leading a team to achieve aggressive sales targets. Candidates should have significant experience in semiconductor sales and team leadership. The position offers a chance to influence business strategy and grow within a global market environment.

Competenze

• 10+ years in distribution sales of semiconductor products.
• 3+ years as a Regional Sales Manager leading high-performance teams.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.

Mansioni

• Drive sales growth by strategic business developments.
• Manage local distributor relationships effectively.
• Conduct quarterly reviews with distributors.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Sales strategy development

Market analysis

Team motivation

Interpersonal communication

Formazione

Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or related

Strumenti

CRM software

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for driving business growth and excellence in the semiconductor industry? Do you have a proven track record of success in distribution sales and a talent for motivating high-performance teams? We're seeking an exceptional Senior Director Regional Sales Distribution to join our team in Milan, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our regional sales strategy and driving business growth.

Job Description
In this role, you'll leverage your depth understanding of the market and competitive landscape and formulate a winning strategy that can be translated into actionable tasks resulting in above market average growth for Infineon in the mass market. You will be leading a team of senior sales representatives across EMEA South West (Italy, France, Iberia, Belgium & North Africa), driving sales growth by a strategic development of the business through the channel to meet and exceed defined target.

In your new role you will:

• Apply the knowledge of market conditions, competitor information, and trends to help determine team/function strategies and direction by:
  • Translate strategy into sales activities to meet and exceed the defined sales objectives
  • Maximize the business for all Infineon products in the designated area according to the business plan agreed with Regional Sales Management and Distribution Account Management
• Cascade business plan down to the branch level to drive growth locally with distributors prioritizing time on the most important branches
• Utilize your strong relationship with distributor management (Regional Sales Manager, Sales Director, Technical Director level) to drive distributors' activity in favor of Infineon
• Maintain management relationship with key Mass Market customers to early identify trends and customer requirements
• Use a thorough understanding of the market and semiconductor applications to translate customer/market requirements to product experts so that solution proposals based on existing and new products can be generated
• Promote Infineon's value proposition to customers in cooperation with Distributors Sales, and FAEs to design-in Infineon products
• Support regular internal business & project reviews with product lines, FAEs, and provide structured feedback on demands and requirements from Distribution partners, markets, and customers
• Ensure all portfolios sell via channel to maximize Infineon product content with each customer following a product-to-system approach
• Hold quarterly reviews with distributors in sub-regions to drive accountability (Implements corrective actions if necessary)
• Ensure Distribution Sales and FAEs in territory enablement from Infineon product offering to “how to” sell Infineon products (align training requirements, certification, access to collateral, support function…)
• Manage team priorities so that the team spends significant time with customers together with Distributors Sales, and FAE to win for Infineon
• Provide leadership and coaching to the team of field sales engineers, as well as provide them with strong capabilities, complementary skills, aligned focus, and high morale

Your Profile
You have a structured, self-driven working style with a focus on the business and customers’ needs, have a logical mindset, and enjoy taking the initiative and bringing results. You possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate confidently and persuasively with a wide variety of people, up to very senior levels. You are strong in the leadership of cross-functional, global project teams. You have excellent organizational skills, the ability to meet deadlines, and to work under pressure. Plus, you are a team player with the ability to motivate, inspire, and collaborate with our distributors and the organization while striving for a high-quality working atmosphere, open cooperation, and exchange. Furthermore, you can drive intercultural teams/customers in your role.

You are best equipped for this task if you have:

• A degree in Electronic/Electrical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business/Marketing Administration, or similar fields of studies
• At least 10 years of experience in the distribution sales of semiconductor products
• At least 3 years of experience as a Regional Sales Manager leading and motivating a high-performance sales team
• Proven track record of growing business in the distribution environment above the market average
• Familiarity with CRM software and sales methodologies
• Willingness to travel as required to fulfil the duties of this position
• Fluency in English (mandatory)

Please send us your CV in English.



Contact:
Rita Costa, LinkedIn

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