WIRTGEN GmbH is a company of the WIRTGEN GROUP, a global group of companies in the construction equipment industry with 5 brand headquarters in Germany, local production sites in Brazil, China and India and a worldwide sales and service network. Within the WIRTGEN GROUP, WIRTGEN is the specialist for machines and technologies for the rehabilitation of road pavements. The market leader employs approximately 2,000 persons at its Windhagen (Cologne/Bonn area) brand headquarters.
To strengthen our sales department, we are looking for a full-time and permanent
Area Sales Manager (m/f/d) - Focus Middle East and West Africa
Providing comprehensive sales support to defined dealers in the West Africa and Middle East sales regions in all operational, organizational, and strategic sales activities related to the promotion of WIRTGEN GmbH products
Training our sales network in the respective markets on the specific products, technologies, and sales systems
Supporting the development of sustainable, cost-effective new road construction methods in cooperation with dealers, end customers and authorities.
Offering product and application consulting on products and applications to dealers, end customers and institutions
Independent preparation of offers and managing different tendering processes
Assisting our sales partners in creating financing solutions, letters of credit, contracts as well as coordinating machine installations and customer trainings
Close coordination with various sales-related divisions within the WIRTGEN GmbH and the WIRTGEN GROUP
A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering and/or a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
Experienced with MS Office applications, and having knowledge of SAP ERP is beneficial
Flexibility and high willingness to travel
Fluent in English and French; additional languages are advantageous
Open-minded and team-oriented personality
Intercultural competence
Balanced in assertiveness, confidence, and empathy
Moderate ambition and a level of perseverance
Self-assured presence, persuasive strength and negotiation skills
Security: Performance-related remuneration and above-average social benefits
Flexibility: Flexible working hours and the option of mobile working
Growth: Opportunities for self-determined personal and professional development
Diversity: Varied areas of responsibility, room to help shape the company, intercultural network
Enthusiasm: Become part of a leading international group of companies
Culture: Flat hierarchies, regular feedback and direct communication channels
Achieve more as part of a team: Open-minded and highly qualified colleagues who enjoy their work, cohesion is a living reality with us