FRENCH SELECTION (FS)
Technischer Vertriebsmanager / Business Development Manager – DACH (m/w/d)
Location: Germany – Remote with travel
Salary: €80000 OTE plus car allowance
Ref: 785DA
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The company:
A successful company and part of an international group, providing specialised equipment and products to a wide range of industries, from marine and aerospace to medical and agriculture. They are a leading international engineering and manufacturing organisation focused on motion control and mechanical component solutions, supporting customers with high-quality, technically advanced products and strong application expertise.
Main duties:
To drive regional business growth in the German-speaking markets by developing new accounts, strengthening existing relationships, and delivering tailored technical solutions that create value for both customers and the business.
The role:
- Proactively identify, approach, and secure new business opportunities across the assigned region in Germany (and wider DACH as required).
- Build and maintain long-term customer relationships to ensure sustainable success.
- Promote a wide product portfolio of motion control and spring-based technologies to meet diverse industrial requirements.
- Manage sales pipelines, pricing, forecasting, and margin performance within the defined territory.
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver strategic account plans and cross-selling opportunities.
- Provide market intelligence on competitor activity and customer trends to guide commercial strategy.
- Maintain accurate reporting and activity records through the company’s CRM systems.
- Expect regular travel within Germany to meet clients, explore new business, and expand market presence, with some occasional travel to other European countries as required.
The candidate:
- Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical) or equivalent professional experience.
- Senior B2B sales experience with extensive background in technical or industrial sales.
- Proven ability to win new business and develop strategic customer relationships.
- Data-driven approach with strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Fluent in German and English (both written and spoken).
- Highly self-motivated and commercially focused, with a willingness to travel regularly within Germany and occasionally in Europe.
The salary:
€65000 per annum plus 25% performance bonus plus car allowance plus benefits
French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic