About the 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.