Area Sales Manager (all genders) – electrical drive technology

Role Overview

The Area Sales Manager will support an innovative provider in technical sales, focusing on electrical drive technology. The role involves technical consulting, customer care, and acquisition of new customers. The company offers individual drive solutions for international industrial customers.

What You Will Do

The Area Sales Manager will be responsible for technical consulting, customer visits, and technical adjustments (80%). They will also identify and approach potential new customers, acquire projects, and conduct contract and price negotiations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have completed technical studies, several years of experience in technical B2B sales, and in-depth knowledge of electrical drive technology. They should have excellent communication skills, negotiation skills, and be able to provide technical consulting on an equal footing.

Requirements

• Completed technical studies or further education as a technician (e.g. electrical engineering, mechatronics, automation technology)
• Several years of experience in technical B2B sales, ideally in the environment of complex industrial products
• In-depth knowledge of electrical drive technology as well as good understanding of electromechanical relationships
• Ability to provide technical consulting on an equal footing as well as to develop customer-specific solution concepts
• Excellent communication skills, negotiation skills, and confident appearance in direct customer contact
• Independent, structured working style with high self-motivation and goal orientation
• Experience in handling CRM systems and safe handling of MS Office
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally (approx. 20-30%) to care for customers and participate in fairs and events
• Good knowledge of German and English in word and writing

Benefits

• Flexible working hours model (40 hours/week) and 30 vacation days
• Company car (also privately usable)
• Intensive personal induction and long-term development perspectives
• Attractive benefits: bicycle leasing, pension contribution, free drinks, electric charging stations
• Technologically challenging projects with international references