Sales Manager South-West Europe (m/f/d)

• Management and optimization of the Sales region “South West Europe”, consisting of activities in France, Luxembourg, Spain and Portugal.
• Organization of the market activities such as sales and applications in close cooperation with the local sales teams in France and Spain. 
• Organization of the After-Sales & Service Activities in close cooperation with the Service team.
• Organization of the administration tasks in close cooperation with the admin team.
• Ensuring sales and earnings targets for the local Sales & Service organization including target agreements and performance reviews. 
• Oversee the administrative, financial and legal management of the subsidiary. 
• To ensure compliance with French regulations as well as the group's policies. 
• Optimize business costs and resources. 
• Analyzing the market, competitive situation, identify new sales opportunities and customer potential in the region South-West Europe.
• Support of the re-selling partners including target agreement and performance review, especially in Portugal. 
• Further development of the regional sales strategy and introduction of innovative sales channels for high quality thermal analysis, rheology and firetesting.
• University degree in natural sciences like chemistry, physics, mechanical, engineering, material science or comparable 
• Relevant experience in sales of capital goods via direct and indirect channels 
• Knowledge of business administration is beneficial 
• Management experience is beneficial 
• Experience in the development and implementation of direct sales and distribution strategies
• Preferably knowledge of the relevant customer groups, sales processes and distribution structures in the field of analytical equipment 
• Strong communication skills and willingness to cooperate 
• Negotiating skills and assertiveness 
• Initiative, goal and results-orientation and high self-motivation
• Confident handling of IT and communication tools (Office / CRM) 
• Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel for customer visits etc. (active travelling time approx. 30%)

In addition to a competitive salary package, we offer an attractive performance-based bonus , a company car, and complementary health insurance (Health Plan) that supplements the coverage provided by the French public healthcare system. 

The place of work is Dardilly (Lyon), France , where the French branch office of NETZSCH Analyzing & Testing is located. 

Please submit your application documents in English.