Sales Manager – DACH (m/f/d)

Introduction

We are smartmicro, the leading specialist in high-performance automotive and traffic radar- and radar/camera hybrid sensor technology. We design, develop and manufacture high-tech sensors for autonomous driving, intelligent traffic infrastructure and smart cities. Our mission is to make roads safer, enable autonomous driving in all-weather scenarios, optimize traffic flow for reduced travel times and enable greener, smarter cities.

We are a German company with international presence, having own teams in the UK and in the US, while we are headquartered in Braunschweig for design, development and production.

We make the future of mobility a reality.

To expand our team, we are looking for a strong, results-oriented sales professional with excellent negotiation skills and a strong customer focus.

Your Tasks

• Customer Communication & Support

-> Building long-term customer relationships + successfully completing projects

• Market, Competitive and Potential Analyses

-> Optimizing sales strategy and processes

• International Trade Shows & Conferences

-> Sustained expansion of market share, representing the company

• Budget Responsibility

-> Evaluating and expanding sales opportunities, conducting negotiations

• Coordination with technical support

-> Analyzing and implementing customer feedback

Your Strengths

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a similar field (Applicants with technical or business training and relevant experience will also be considered)
• Passion for technical sales/key account management
• Experience dealing with public sector decision-making structures, bidding processes, or collaborating with planning firms is desirable
• A network of decision-makers in cities, municipalities, road authorities or transportation engineering firms in the DACH region is ideal but not a requirement
• High level of self-motivation and strong communication skills in at least German and English
• Results-oriented sales professional with strong negotiation skills and a customer-focused approach
• Solid knowledge of ERP and CRM software
• Willingness to travel

What you can expect from us

• Innovation: latest technology, innovation and rapid development cycles, excellent work- and test equipment
• Pleasant working environment: informal culture, motivated teams, short communication channels, room for active participation
• Future-oriented workplace: modern buildings, offices and labs, permanent employment and individual training opportunities
• Attractive location: located directly next to the highway, direct bus stop at our facilities, parking facilities for cars and bikes, free charging of electric vehicles
• Flexible working: hybrid working (4 days office presence per week)
• Activities: team events, gym membership and more.
• Other benefits