Head of International Sales & Growth

ELA Container GmbH; Haren (Ems); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme and retirement plans

Company phone and laptop

Corporate fitness program

Company health insurance

Job summary

A modular construction company is seeking a Head of Business Unit Sales International to lead their international sales efforts. In this influential role, you will oversee strategic and operational responsibilities, driving growth in container sales across markets. The ideal candidate will have a solid educational background, significant experience in a managerial role, and fluency in both German and English. A willingness to travel internationally is necessary, and expertise in Salesforce or SAP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in international sales management.
• Experience in the modular construction or construction industry is ideal.
• Willingness to travel internationally for work.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall strategic and operational management.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies.
• Manage sales targets and KPI-based performance.

Skills

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Good knowledge of industry-relevant requirements

Business fluent in German and English

Education

Degree in business administration or engineering

Tools

Salesforce

SAP

Job description

1,600 employees in 18 locations around the world with a fleet of 60,000+ circulating containers. Since ELA’s establishment in 1972, our business has continuously been expanding, we are specialists in mobile room solutions. Our family-run company based in Haren (Ems), Germany, is growing at a fast pace and we are actively looking for qualified and dedicated team players to join us locally, internationally and beyond. #LI-DNI ENG

Are you passionate about sales, growth, and corporate responsibility? Perfect! Because at ELA Container Sales International GmbH—a company within the ELA Group—we are currently seeking a Head of Business Unit Sales International (m/f/x) to help us drive the future of our international sales business. In this key role, you will assume overall strategic and operational responsibility for the international sales operations of ELA Container Sales International GmbH—including profit responsibility, KPI-based management, and leading a high-performing sales organization. A central focus will be on further expanding our international focus markets.

With your keen sense of the market, competition, and customer needs, you will significantly increase revenue in international container sales and further establish ELA Container Sales International GmbH as a strong partner in both new and existing markets.

Does this sound like your next challenge? Then we should get to know each other! At ELA Container, you can expect exciting tasks, genuine opportunities for growth, and a strong team with our down-to-earth “Moin” culture.

Your future role

Overall strategic and operational responsibility for ELA Container Sales International GmbH, including responsibility for results and management

Development and implementation of an effective sales strategy, including action plans for sustainable growth of the business unit (focus: increasing container sales)

Expansion and scaling of our international focus markets, including derivation and implementation of market-specific go-to-market and sales measures

Management of sales targets (revenue, growth, market share, performance standards) and translation into country-specific target and action plans

Responsibility for budget, sales, and forecast planning, including regular coordination and presentation to management

KPI-based performance management and continuous analysis of market and competitive developments to identify business opportunities

Establishing and maintaining long-term customer relationships and actively contributing customer and market insights to further develop the product range

Close cross-functional cooperation with company divisions such as marketing, production, and production management

Leading and developing the sales organization through clear target agreements, presence, coaching, and open communication

What you bring to the team

Successfully completed degree in business administration, engineering, or comparable qualification

Several years of professional experience in a management position with a focus on international sales, ideally in the field of modular construction/construction industry

Good knowledge of industry-relevant requirements and structures as well as experience in international sales of products requiring explanation desirable

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Business fluent German and English, both written and spoken

Willingness to travel internationally

Knowledge of Salesforce and/or SAP desirable

Our Benefits – Because You’re Our Priority at ELA

We want you to be optimistic about the future, which is why we support you with our company retirement plans and capital-forming benefits for your financial security.

Company pension scheme

We want you to be optimistic about the future, which is why we support you with our company retirement plans and capital-forming benefits for your financial security.

We’ll provide you with a company car, which you can also use for private purposes.

Company vehicle

We’ll provide you with a company car, which you can also use for private purposes.

Our company fitness program: for just €30 a month, you can have access to thousands of gyms, swimming pools, and more throughout Germany, including unrestricted digital access.

Corporate fitness

Our company fitness program: for just €30 a month, you can have access to thousands of gyms, swimming pools, and more throughout Germany, including unrestricted digital access.

We offer you company health insurance.

Company health insurance

We offer you company health insurance.

We organize an extensive onboarding program for you at our headquarters in Haren (Ems), so that you can get to know the entire company, our products, and our employees..

Initial training

We organize an extensive onboarding program for you at our headquarters in Haren (Ems), so that you can get to know the entire company, our products, and our employees..

We’ll provide you with a company phone, company laptop, and other technical equipment that you’ll need to work remotely and can use for private purposes.

Equipping

We’ll provide you with a company phone, company laptop, and other technical equipment that you’ll need to work remotely and can use for private purposes.

The ELA Corporate Benefits portal offers attractive discounts on more than 1,500 brands from all relevant areas of life.

The ELA Corporate Benefits portal offers attractive discounts on more than 1,500 brands from all relevant areas of life.

We can offer you attractive bike leasing.

Bike leasing

We can offer you attractive bike leasing.

ELA offers you a diverse range of activities at a global company, informal interaction with one another, and a whole host of opportunities to incorporate your own ideas.

Varying responsibilities

ELA offers you a diverse range of activities at a global company, informal interaction with one another, and a whole host of opportunities to incorporate your own ideas.

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