Job Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Sales Director in Germany.

This leadership role offers the opportunity to drive commercial growth across multiple international markets within a highly innovative scientific and analytical technology environment. You will lead regional sales operations across EMEA and LATAM, managing diverse teams and channel partners while shaping strategic initiatives that support long-term business expansion. The position combines strategic planning, high-level customer engagement, and operational leadership in a fast-paced, performance-driven setting. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help deliver advanced scientific solutions to academic, industrial, and research organizations worldwide. This role is ideal for an experienced sales leader who thrives in international environments, enjoys building high-performing teams, and is passionate about driving measurable business impact through advanced technology solutions.

Accountabilities:

• Lead and manage regional sales teams, sales applications staff, channel partners, and operational support teams across EMEA and LATAM.
• Develop and execute regional sales strategies aligned with global business objectives to maximize revenue growth and win rates across multiple product lines.
• Drive quarterly and annual sales performance through accurate forecasting, pipeline management, and CRM oversight.
• Collaborate closely with business units and marketing teams to identify growth opportunities, strategic vertical markets, and lead generation initiatives.
• Monitor and optimize sales performance through KPI tracking, coaching, mentoring, and performance management activities.
• Strengthen relationships with key customers, industry stakeholders, and opinion leaders across scientific and industrial sectors.
• Provide executive leadership with regular reporting, market intelligence, competitive analysis, and business performance insights.
• Support organizational design improvements and sales process optimization to increase operational efficiency and commercial success.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven track record in scientific instrumentation sales within academic and industrial markets.
• Minimum 7 years of sales management experience, ideally including international and channel partner management responsibilities.
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience with CRM platforms, preferably Salesforce, along with strong MS Office proficiency.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical mindset, forecasting abilities, and strategic sales planning expertise.
• Experience in Atomic Force Microscopy, surface profiling, metrology, or materials testing instrumentation is highly valued.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally up to 70% as required.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and performance.
• Opportunity to lead sales operations across international markets and advanced scientific product portfolios.
• Flexible work environment with remote and international collaboration opportunities.
• Career growth within a global technology and innovation-driven organization.
• Exposure to cutting-edge scientific and analytical technologies.
• Collaborative and performance-oriented leadership culture.
• Extensive international travel and networking opportunities within the scientific community.

How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether?
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