Senior Sales Manager

Talent Magpie; Germany (OH); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Company vehicle or allowance

International career progression

Hybrid work environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Talent Magpie, working with a leading consumer technology business, seeks a Senior Sales Manager to lead strategic retail partnerships across Germany. You will shape the commercial strategy, drive revenue growth, and partner with European leadership to strengthen market position in a top European electronics market.

You will manage major retailers and distributors, negotiate terms, and lead annual planning with a focus on profitability and long-term joint business plans.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Senior Sales or Commercial Management.
• Proven track record with major retail customers in electronics/tech/FMCG.
• Strong negotiation and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and leadership abilities.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Germany.
• Experience with Amazon, MediaMarktSaturn, or major retailers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the German commercial strategy aligned to Europe.
• Deliver revenue and profitability targets.
• Identify new routes to market and expand partnerships.
• Lead annual business planning and forecasting.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and trading terms.
• Develop long-term joint business plans with customers.
• Manage relationships with national retailers, distributors and e-commerce partners.
• Support product launches and go-to-market initiatives.
• Act as the voice of the German market within Europe.

Skills

Senior Sales

National Accounts

Commercial Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic Planning

Leadership

German Language

English Language

Forecasting

Education

Degree in Business/Marketing

Job description

Location: Germany (Hybrid / Field-Based)

About Our Client

Talent Magpie is working exclusively with an internationally recognised consumer technology business that continues to expand across Europe. As part of their ambitious DACH growth strategy, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Sales Manager to lead strategic retail partnerships and accelerate commercial performance across Germany.

The Opportunity

This is a senior commercial leadership position responsible for managing major national retailers, distributors and strategic partners throughout Germany. Working closely with the European leadership team, you will define and execute the commercial strategy, drive sustainable revenue growth and strengthen the company's position within one of Europe's largest consumer electronics markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the German commercial strategy aligned to wider European objectives.
• Deliver ambitious revenue and profitability targets.
• Identify new routes to market and expand strategic retail partnerships.
• Lead annual business planning and forecasting.
• Manage relationships with national retailers, buying groups, distributors and e-commerce partners.
• Negotiate commercial agreements, promotional activity and annual trading terms.
• Develop long-term joint business plans with key customers.

Commercial Performance

• Analyse market trends, customer performance and competitor activity.
• Deliver accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reporting.
• Drive category growth and maximise product distribution.
• Work closely with European Marketing, Product, Finance and Operations teams.
• Support product launches and go-to-market initiatives.
• Act as the voice of the German market within the wider European business.

About You

• 7+ years' experience in Senior Sales, National Account Management or Commercial Management.
• Proven track record managing major retail customers within consumer electronics, technology or FMCG.
• Strong commercial negotiation and strategic planning capabilities.
• Excellent relationship-building and leadership skills.
• Fluent German and English language skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in forecasting and business planning.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Germany.
• Experience managing Amazon, MediaMarktSaturn, buying groups or major consumer electronics retailers.
• Experience within international matrix organisations.
• Degree qualified in Business, Marketing or a related discipline.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and market-leading bonus structure.
• Company vehicle or allowance.
• International career progression opportunities.
• Flexible hybrid working environment.
• Opportunity to shape the growth of a leading global consumer technology business.