Area Sales Manager – DACH
Are you keen to work somewhere that’s stimulating and friendly, with loads of opportunities for growth and plenty of freedom to make a real impact? Would you like to be part of a team that is enabling technology for a better world? Kurt J. Lesker could be the place for you!
We are looking for an Area Sales Manager to manage the German, Austrian and German Speaking Swiss territories with exceptional communication skills and a positive attitude.
As the Area Sales Manager you will be responsible for:
Part of the EMEIA Sales Management Team – supporting the development of strategy for not only your regional territory but also for the whole DACH area.
Responsibility for developing and maintaining sales budget for whole area including goal setting for your team.
Drive growth in sales, whilst maintaining GP levels in-line with corporate goals.
Leadership and management of the DACH Sales Team, including staff performance reviews.
Frequent contact and reporting to the Head of Sales and Marketing, EMEIA.
Build, nurture and maintain positive internal and external relationships within region and in area.
Provide market feedback and participate in corporate marketing efforts.
CRM - Maintain, update and review for Territory all open opportunities.
We’d love to hear from you if you:
Are results-driven with a proven track record of managing both existing and new business, and have strong leadership skills
Fluent in both German (Native level) and English (Fluent)
Have a positive attitude and be able to maintain professional, high-quality working relationships with all members of the company globally and regardless of background or role.
You excel at driving projects forward and confident in making strategic business decisions
Are committed to domestic and international travel to our various offices and key customers
You have prior experience using a global CRM system
Have the ability to handle multiple, simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment while paying very close attention to detail.
Have AI literacy
Have knowledge of the vacuum technology industry or a B2B technical sales background
Benefits:
We've built a benefits package that invests in our people’s long-term personal and professional growth and well-being. Here’s a sample of what this includes:
Competitive salary
30 days annual leave + bank holidays
Pension Scheme
Health Insurance
Bike Scheme
Corporate, wellness and charity events throughout the year
Team building events
Annual performance reviews and development plans
About Us:
Kurt J. Lesker Company is the leading global provider of high-quality vacuum equipment. We work on applications and manufacture bespoke systems for exciting projects such as space launches, 5G technology, O-LED TV’s and flexible solar panels.
As a global team of around 500 people based across the US, UK, and ASIA we value:
Sustainability
Passion
Integrity
Respectful
Innovation
Team
This is a full-time, remote position based in Germany or Austria. Please send your application together with your cover letter in German.
Please note we have a PSL in place and are unable to accept speculative CV’s from recruitment agencies. Unless stated in the advert we are unable to accept applications from individuals looking to relocate at this current time.
Kurt J. Lesker Company GmbH ist eine Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung
