Envista Holdings Corporation

European Sales Director

Envista Holdings Corporation  •  Federal Republic of Germany (Remote)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

At Orascoptic, we empower dental and medical professionals to see better, work smarter, and perform at their best. As a pioneer in loupes, headlights, and advanced visualization solutions, Orascoptic has built a reputation for innovation, quality, and customer‑centric design trusted by clinicians around the world.

As part of Envista, a global leader in dental solutions, Orascoptic is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation across Europe. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of our commercial presence, accelerate market expansion, and lead a high‑impact sales organization in a dynamic, fast‑growing region.

As Director of European Sales, you will lead Orascoptic’s commercial growth across Europe, with full ownership of revenue performance, market expansion, and customer engagement across both direct sales teams and distribution partners. You will build and lead a high‑performing, regionally aligned sales organization—balancing strategic direction with disciplined, hands‑on execution.

You will own the European commercial model end to end, including direct sales effectiveness, dealer and channel performance, key account development, and expansion into priority markets. A key focus of your role will be accelerating Orascoptic’s shift toward a stronger direct commercial presence where it creates the most value, while continuing to strengthen and optimize the dealer network across the region.

In this role, you will partner closely with Marketing, Product, Operations, Finance, and Envista Business System (EBS) teams to ensure strong alignment with global strategy, consistent execution, and delivery of financial and operational targets. As the senior commercial leader for Europe, you will drive both near‑term results and long‑term strategic growth, shaping the future of Orascoptic’s presence across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Strategy & Regional Leadership

  • Define and execute Orascoptic’s European commercial strategy aligned with global objectives.

  • Set market priorities, channel mix, and growth plans across key European countries.

  • Lead annual operating planning, including revenue targets, resource allocation, and expansion initiatives.

  • Drive KPI discipline, performance management, and policy deployment.

Direct Sales Leadership

  • Build and develop a high‑performing European direct sales organization.

  • Establish standard sales processes, pipeline management, and forecasting rigor.

  • Drive field effectiveness through coaching, training, and performance management.

  • Partner with Marketing to maximize lead generation, conversion, and customer acquisition.

Channel & Dealer Management

  • Own strategy and performance of European distributors and channel partners.

  • Strengthen dealer relationships while holding partners accountable to clear performance expectations.

  • Assess opportunities to expand, optimize, or transition markets toward direct sales.

Key Accounts & Market Development

  • Lead regional strategy for key accounts, DSOs, institutions, and dental schools.

  • Build relationships with influential customers and industry stakeholders.

  • Monitor market trends and competitive dynamics to inform strategy.

Cross‑Functional Leadership

  • Collaborate with Marketing, Product, Supply Chain, Finance, and EBS teams to drive alignment and execution.

  • Apply EBS principles to improve consistency, efficiency, and commercial execution.

Talent & Organizational Development

  • Build, coach, and develop a high‑performing European sales leadership team.

  • Ensure organizational structure and capabilities support growth objectives.

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Job Requirements:

Experience & Profile

  • 10+ years of progressive sales leadership experience across multi‑country or regional markets.

  • Proven success leading both direct and indirect sales models.

  • Strong track record of driving revenue growth and building scalable commercial organizations.

  • Healthcare, medical device, or dental industry experience strongly preferred.

  • Fluent in English; additional European languages a plus.

  • Willingness to travel across Europe (40–60%).

Operating Company:

Orascoptic

Envista and its family of companies (Envista) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Envista will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (Agency) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge and Envista will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt such unsolicited resumes. An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Envista's internal Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract approved by the Global Talent Acquisition leader and in response to a specific job opening. Envista will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement and written approval in place.

Envista Holdings Corporation

About Envista Holdings Corporation

Envista is a global family of more than 30 trusted dental brands, united by a shared purpose: to partner with professionals to improve lives. Envista helps its partners deliver the best possible patient care through industry-leading products, solutions, and technology. Our comprehensive portfolio covers a wide range of dentists' clinical needs for diagnosing, treating, and preventing dental conditions, as well as improving the aesthetics of the human smile.

Our differentiated combination of continuous improvement, a bias toward action and innovation, and a deep respect for the more than one million professionals we serve embolden us to champion dental professionals like no one else can.

The operating companies that form Envista, including Nobel Biocare, Implant Direct, Ormco, DEXIS, Kerr, Metrex, and more represent more than 125 years of dental industry excellence. These brands meet the end-to-end needs of dental professionals worldwide.

We are committed to helping dental professionals improve their patients’ lives by digitizing, personalizing, and democratizing oral care. Every day, our products and solutions are accelerating the future of dentistry. Operating with high sustainability standards guides our decision-making so that we can deliver enhanced outcomes for our people, the environment, and communities.

View our Environmental, Social, and Governance report at https://bit.ly/Envista2022ESG to learn more about our commitment to sustainability.

Learn more at www.envistaco.com.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Brea, California
Year Founded
Unknown
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