About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world., the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. Our mission to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world allows our employees to be thinkers and tinkerers, designers and doers, creators and number crunchers, makers of things they love. As we continue to grow, we are excited to add a Sales Director to our German team. Position based in our Frankfurt office – 3 days a week. OVERVIEW: As a Sales Director, you will be responsible for leading and executing the sales strategy to drive revenue growth, expand market presence, and build strong client relationships. You will manage high-performing sales teams and ensure the achievement of ambitious sales targets. This is a strategic and hands-on role, requiring leadership, sales expertise, and business acumen to deliver results in a highly competitive market. Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do: Sales Leadership & Strategy: Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve and exceed revenue targets. Identify new market opportunities and drive business expansion. Monitor sales performance metrics and implement improvements as needed. Team Management & Development: Lead, mentor, and coach a team of sales professionals, ensuring high performance. Foster a high-performance sales culture focused on results, collaboration, and innovation. Recruit, onboard, and train top-tier sales talent. Revenue Growth & Business Development: Drive new business acquisition while managing and expanding existing key accounts. Develop strong relationships with C-level executives and decision-makers. Lead complex sales negotiations and close high-value deals. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success teams to align sales strategies. Provide insights and feedback on market trends, competition, and customer needs. Present sales performance reports and forecasts to senior leadership. Skills & Attributes : Fluent German and English Experience: 10 years in senior sales leadership roles, preferably in Consumer electronics, consumer goods or FMCG. Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in exceeding multi-million-pound revenue targets. Strategic Leadership: Ability to develop and execute long-term sales strategies. Negotiation & Closing: Strong expertise in managing complex, high-value deals. Team Leadership: Experience leading and scaling high-performing sales teams. Market & Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of market dynamics, trends, and competitive landscape. CRM & Sales Tech: Proficiency in Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar CRM tools. Excellent Communication: Strong presentation, influencing, and relationship-building skills. Our Culture At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home. What We Offer We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won’t just launch products— we’ll disrupt entire markets. At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/ For candidates based in China, please visit: https://sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/china/ For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/vietnam/ We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com