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Position based in our Frankfurt office – 3 days a week.
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. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, SharkNinja’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. We are excited to add a Sales Director to our German team.
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.
What you’ll get to do
* Sales Leadership & Strategy
o Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve and exceed revenue targets.
o Identify new market opportunities and drive business expansion.
o Monitor sales performance metrics and implement improvements as needed.
* Team Management & Development
o Lead, mentor, and coach a team of sales professionals, ensuring high performance.
o Foster a high-performance sales culture focused on results, collaboration, and innovation.
o Recruit, onboard, and train top-tier sales talent.
* Revenue Growth & Business Development
o Drive new business acquisition while managing and expanding existing key accounts.
o Develop strong relationships with C-level executives and decision-makers.
o Lead complex sales negotiations and close high-value deals.
* Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration
o Work closely with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success teams to align sales strategies.
o Provide insights and feedback on market trends, competition, and customer needs.
o 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 & 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. When you join, you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. We aim to disrupt markets together. We value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and support all associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, with equity as a key component of SharkNinja’s DNA.
Privacy & Equal Opportunity
SharkNinja does 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 law. We 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
Legal
Candidate Privacy Notices can be found at SharkNinja.com. For candidates based in China or Vietnam, please visit the respective country privacy notices.
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