Area Sales Manager - Germany
GermanyOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Area Sales Manager responsible for growing a defined region in Germany, conducting on-site product demonstrations and building a sales pipeline through field sales and CRM updates.
About this role
Our client is an innovative industrial technology company operating at the intersection of **education, manufacturing, and advanced training solutions . They are expanding their commercial presence in Germany and are looking for a hands-on Area Sales Manager ** to own and grow a defined region through active field sales.
Core Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of a defined sales region in **Germany **.
- Drive new business
- Conduct on-site product demonstrations at vocational schools, welding training centers, and educational institutions.
- Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline, including **follow-ups, CRM updates, and accurate forecasting **.
- Develop long-term relationships with decision-makers and instructors.
- Travel extensively within the region;
- Attend the company office once per month for alignment and team meetings.
- Represent the company professionally with a **consultative, respectful sales approach **, especially when engaging with senior and experienced audiences.
Requirements
Must-Have Requirements
- **Native-level German **; good command of English
- Willingness and ability to **travel long distances frequently **.
- **2-3 years of experience in sales , ideally in field sales or outside sales roles **.
- Strong communication and presentation skills ; confident engaging with audiences aged 50-60+.
- Open, energetic, and enthusiastic personality.
- Genuine interest and motivation to learn and sell a technical product that is new to the market.
Nice to Have
- Experience selling **hardware, technical equipment, or industrial products **.
- Background in education, training, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
Benefits
What This Role Offers
- High level of autonomy and ownership over a regional market.
- Opportunity to represent a cutting-edge solution transforming technical education and training.
- Direct exposure to customers and visible impact on market growth.
- A dynamic field sales environment for people who enjoy action, mobility, and human connection.
Skills
CRMCustomer Relationship ManagementEnglish Language ProficiencyForecastingGerman Language ProficiencyHardware/industrial Product KnowledgeLead GenerationOn-site Product DemonstrationsPresentation SkillsRelationship BuildingSales ForecastingSales Pipeline ManagementTravel Coordination