Ref: CC47137
Sales Manager
| Sector | Sales/Business Development |
|---|---|
| Type | Full-time, Permanent |
| Location | Germany - Dusseldorf/Cologne |
| Salary (Annual) | €60,000 - 60,000 / Year |
| Benefits | Company car provided (Manager level) |
You will be responsible for managing a small sales-related team while actively engaging in field-based sales activities, focusing on relationship-driven business development rather than cold calling.
The ideal candidate will have proven managerial experience, strong German-language capability, and a solid understanding of Japanese corporate culture, enabling smooth collaboration with both local and international stakeholders.
CC47137
Type: Permanent, full-time
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 (Core hours: Mon–Thu: 09:00 – 16:00, Fri: 09:00 – 14:00, Total weekly working hours: 34.5 hours)
Salary: Around €60,000 per annum + performance-related bonus
Location: Düsseldorf, Germany (local client coverage within approx. 1.5 hours’ drive)
Benefits: Company car provided (Manager level)
Sales Manager Key Responsibilities
• Manage and lead a small sales-related team
• Oversee day-to-day sales operations while ensuring effective coordination between sales, customer service, and related departments
• Conduct primarily field-based sales activities, with direct travel from home permitted
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and develop new business opportunities through referrals and internal networks (no cold calling)
• Handle negotiations and commercial discussions directly with German-speaking clients in German
• Collaborate flexibly with warehouses, operational teams, and other branches to ensure smooth service delivery
• Plan and conduct client visits mainly within the local area
• Undertake occasional overnight business trips (approximately 1–2 times per quarter)
• Support branch management by providing market insights, sales forecasts, and input into business strategy
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and contribute to continuous improvement of sales processes
Sales Manager Ideal Candidate
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a managerial or supervisory role within sales or a related function
• Business-level German, with the ability to negotiate and communicate confidently with German clients
• Japanese language skills are not required; however, a good understanding of Japanese corporate culture is essential
• Experience liaising with multiple departments and operational teams, ideally within logistics or a related industry
• Full, valid driving licence
• Proactive, flexible, and able to work independently in a field-based role
All applicants for the Sales Manager position must have the right to work in Germany without any restrictions, as the company is not able to offer visa support.
Type: Permanent, full-time
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 (Core hours: Mon–Thu: 09:00 – 16:00, Fri: 09:00 – 14:00, Total weekly working hours: 34.5 hours)
Salary: Around €60,000 per annum + performance-related bonus
Location: Düsseldorf, Germany (local client coverage within approx. 1.5 hours’ drive)
Benefits: Company car provided (Manager level)
Sales Manager Key Responsibilities
• Manage and lead a small sales-related team
• Oversee day-to-day sales operations while ensuring effective coordination between sales, customer service, and related departments
• Conduct primarily field-based sales activities, with direct travel from home permitted
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and develop new business opportunities through referrals and internal networks (no cold calling)
• Handle negotiations and commercial discussions directly with German-speaking clients in German
• Collaborate flexibly with warehouses, operational teams, and other branches to ensure smooth service delivery
• Plan and conduct client visits mainly within the local area
• Undertake occasional overnight business trips (approximately 1–2 times per quarter)
• Support branch management by providing market insights, sales forecasts, and input into business strategy
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and contribute to continuous improvement of sales processes
Sales Manager Ideal Candidate
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a managerial or supervisory role within sales or a related function
• Business-level German, with the ability to negotiate and communicate confidently with German clients
• Japanese language skills are not required; however, a good understanding of Japanese corporate culture is essential
• Experience liaising with multiple departments and operational teams, ideally within logistics or a related industry
• Full, valid driving licence
• Proactive, flexible, and able to work independently in a field-based role
All applicants for the Sales Manager position must have the right to work in Germany without any restrictions, as the company is not able to offer visa support.
Updated: 2 hours ago
Ref: CC47137