What you contribute
The function is organizationally part of the BU Specialties and reports to the Head of BU Specialties & NBD.
You could be the ideal candidate for this position. Please read all related information and apply without hesitation.
Your main task is to maximize profit contribution in the Business Unit Specialties by developing and implementing an effective sales strategy aligned with the product strategy of the plants, and maintaining strategic customer relationships by managing all sales offices.
You will lead your international management team of the Head of Sales Offices (m/f/d), develop talents, and foster a high-performance, motivated environment.
You will be responsible for budget planning, including current and future requirements.
Ensure efficient information flow and coordination between Sales Offices and all relevant organizational units. Prepare market and competition analyses, as well as statistical evaluations, to identify opportunities and risks, and adapt the sales and business development strategies accordingly.
Your tasks include increasing operational sales process efficiency, supporting processes and systems (especially CRM), and defining sales-specific targets (sales and revenue planning). You will set these targets in the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and the 5-Year Plan (5YP), and monitor them for effective management of all sales activities, with a focus on continuous portfolio optimization in coordination with P/P managers.
You will oversee the strategic orientation of BU new customer acquisition, customer contacts, and key accounts. Participate in professional exchanges, trade fairs, conferences, and other events as required, and engage in competence networks.
You will be responsible for the continuous improvement and standardization of processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness, as well as ensuring the use and further development of suitable efficient systems.
Your profile / qualifications
* You hold a degree in economics with a focus on sales, finance, or similar.
* You possess at least 10 years of relevant professional experience, including 7 years in management, preferably with international experience.
* You are adept at developing holistic sales and business development strategies.
* You have experience working in international matrix organizations.
* You have a proven track record in initiating and successfully managing complex change projects.
* Your working style is characterized by strong analytical, strategic, and process-oriented thinking, complemented by a structured approach.
* Business fluent communication in English is essential; knowledge of other languages is an advantage.
Our Benefits
* Attractive compensation package
* Excellent further training opportunities
* Respectful and collegial corporate culture
* Sports & health promotion (e.g., Urban Sports)
* Work-life balance
* Canteen
* Company pension plan and pension scheme according to collective agreement
* Company day care center (U3)
* Corporate Benefits portal with many discounts
* Subsidized Jobticket
* Access to the Handelshof in Düsseldorf and HH-Harburg
* Job Bike
We expressly emphasize that all people, regardless of gender/gender identity, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability or equality, age, and sexual orientation, are equally welcome at our company. Applications from severely disabled persons and persons with equivalent disabilities will be considered if they are equally qualified.
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