Technical Sales Manager

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