Area Sales Manager (m/f/d)
Obernkirchen
Full-time
Permanent employee
Global Player from Schaumburg
We are looking for an experienced Area Sales Manager (m/f/d) to join our team and drive growth in the field of inspection technologies. In this role, you will be responsible for building strong customer relationships, managing projects from initial inquiry to completion, and contributing to strategic sales initiatives.
Your mission
- Active acquisition of new customers as well as strategic development of existing customers within the assigned sales territory
- End-to-end management of projects – from initial customer inquiry through to successful commissioning and final acceptance
- Contribution to strategic and operational sales planning, including the development and implementation of own ideas
- Planning and execution of sales-promoting activities, e.g. compelling product presentations at customer sites
- Market analysis and identification of growth opportunities to further develop the sales territory
- Close collaboration and coordination with the Sales Team to ensure an efficient and seamless sales process
Your profile
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification
- Proven experience in technical sales within mechanical and plant engineering, ideally in international project business
- Experience in the international glass industry is highly desirable
- Strong understanding of the development and implementation of sales strategies
- Knowledge of different sales channels and their effective utilization
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken; additional European languages are an advantage
- High willingness to travel combined with strong intercultural competence
- Team-oriented mindset with an entrepreneurial spirit, excellent communication skills, and a confident professional presence
Why us?
- Flexible working options, including hybrid or remote work
- Structured CRM processes for pipeline management, forecasting, and documentation
- Close collaboration with After-Sales, Service, and Product Management teams
- A high level of autonomy in managing your region and shaping customer strategy
About us
Headquartered in Obernkirchen, Germany, we are one of the world's leading providers of services and technologies for the container glass industry. Since 2003 Heye International has been part of the globally active Ardagh Group. Our locations are easily accessible in the Hanover-Minden area. We have a worldwide customer base that is constantly growing and those who wish can gain international experience. Over the years, our team has built up ground-breaking expertise in quality and innovation for the container glass industry.
For the exciting tasks of the future, we are looking for new employees who will enrich the company with their commitment and knowledge.
Come and join our team! We are Glass People – what about you?