We are looking for a 'Sales Manager' who will find and develop new sales opportunities in the B2B market, coordinate key account relationships, and manage a senior field and inside sales team for our multinational business partner operating in the industrial products and connection technologies sector.
- Manage B2B sales operations focusing on the machinery (OEM), automotive, iron and steel, food, and white goods sectors.
- Use your technical knowledge of industrial connection technologies, cable systems, and electromechanical components to position products competitively in the market.
- Ensure that all sales strategies and pricing policies meet company standards, budget targets, and profit margins.
- Act as the main contact point between key accounts, local management, and the Global HQ in Germany to keep customer satisfaction high.
- Lead both inside and field sales teams, providing coaching and performance feedback to increase their success.
- Create annual sales plans and budgets, and personally manage large-scale sales opportunities.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to win new customers and grow the market share.
- Work closely with the project sales team to align standard product sales with project sales strategies.
- Provide regular budget vs. actual reports to the management and ensure all operations follow ISO 9001 quality standards.
qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in Electrical, Electrical-Electronics, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
- Minimum 8 years of B2B sales and team management experience, with a strong background in industrial products, machinery, or the cable sector.
- Previous management experience in a multinational or foreign-capital company is highly preferred.
- Advanced level of English is strictly required for global communication.
- Strong leadership presence with the maturity to manage, guide, and gain the respect of a highly tenured team of professionals.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and SAP.
- Strategic and operational sales management skills, along with financial planning and sectoral product knowledge.
- No travel restrictions.