Senior Sales Manager (DACH)

Reference: 1782683303_1775565032

Senior International Sales Manager (DACH)

We are looking for an Experienced International Area Manager to drive commercial development and expand our client`s footprint in the assigned territory - DACH region.

The role focuses on active prospecting of public and private clients, including:

  • Public transport operators, municipalities, and other public-sector organizations
  • Fleet operators, leasing companies, and corporate transport providers

You will coordinate closely with a local agent/distributor representing our company, ensuring alignment on strategy, pipeline development, and sales execution, while reporting directly to the International Sales Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Actively identify and develop new business opportunities in the public and private sectors
  • Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting, negotiation and contract closure
  • Identify customer needs with the aim of promoting the range of products produced by the company
  • Experience with public bids, rules and laws of procurement tenders, processes and analysis (ability to evaluate tender documents in detail and filter those which the company can participate in)
  • Strong technical and product knowledge to explain in detail to potential customers
  • Coordinate and support activities of the local agent/distributor
  • Define and execute regional commercial strategy in alignment with HQ
  • Monitor market trends, competitors, and regulatory requirements
  • Prepare structured reports, sales forecasts, and pipeline updates
  • Ensure high standards of after-sales support through the local distributor/agent network
  • Conduct regular visits to key customers and fleet operators
  • Support local marketing events, exhibitions and product demonstrations
  • Collect market and product feedback and report insights to HQ to support product improvements

Requirements:

  • 4+ years of international B2B sales experience, preferably in bus manufacturing, commercial vehicles or industrial equipment
  • Willingness to undergo technical product training
  • Strong track record in market expansion and business development
  • Experience managing or coordinating distributors/agents
  • Experience with public tenders and procurement processes
  • Native speaker in the language of the Territory assigned; Fluent English; Additional European language is considered a plus
  • Availability for frequent travel (40-60%)

Technical Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Experience with CRM systems and reporting tools
  • Ability to analyze data, prepare forecasts, and generate structured commercial reports

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Olga Kubrak on +48 504 517 178 (WhatsApp) or o.kubrak@proactiveglobal.com


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COMPETITIVE SALARY

Germany

Permanent

Added 07/04/2026
Reference: 1782683303_1775565032

Senior Sales Manager (DACH)

Germany
Permanent

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