Area Sales Manager – Piping Systems

PolyTALENT JOBS

. Responsible for revenue, margin, and profitable growth in the Germany or DACH sales territory .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in driving revenue growth and market development within the DACH region, leveraging strong negotiation skills and a hunter mentality to acquire new customers and expand key accounts. Proficient in CRM systems and fluent in both German and English, with a structured and results-oriented approach to sales management.

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B2B Sales ExperienceKey Account ManagementNegotiation SkillsCRM ProficiencyFluent German and English

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Hard Skills

Sales Strategy DevelopmentMarket AnalysisContract NegotiationSales Pipeline ManagementProduct Launch Coordination

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingEntrepreneurial MindsetResults-Oriented ApproachIndependent WorkStructured Thinking

Tools & Technologies

CRM SystemsMS Office

Industry Keywords

Water SystemsWastewater SystemsDrainage SystemsPiping SystemsPlastics TechnologyRubber Technology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for revenue, margin, and profitable growth in the Germany or DACH sales territory
Proactively acquire new customers and drive targeted market development
Expand existing key accounts among processors, trading partners, distributors, and project customers
Develop and implement a regional sales and go-to-market strategy
Lead pricing, commercial terms, and contract negotiations at decision-maker and management level
Position and launch new products in coordination with internal stakeholders
Analyze market potential, competitors, customer developments, and the sales pipeline in the CRM system
Manage sales activities from initial contact through closing, both in the field and remotely
Collaborate with Product Management, Inside Sales, and international stakeholders
Travel regularly throughout the DACH region

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Business, Engineering, or a comparable qualification
Several years of experience as an Area Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Key Account Manager, or Sales Engineer in technical B2B sales
Industry background ideally in water, wastewater, and drainage systems; piping systems; or plastics and rubber technology
Proven track record as an active sales professional with a hunter mentality
Strong negotiation and closing skills, with the ability to build robust business relationships
Basic technical understanding is an advantage but not required
Entrepreneurial mindset and an independent, structured, and results-oriented approach
Proficient in CRM systems and MS Office
Fluent business German and English
Based in Germany
Willingness to travel regularly throughout the DACH region

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive compensation package with performance-based components
30 days of annual leave and flexible working hours
Home office or hybrid working with a high degree of autonomy
Neutral company car, also available for private use
International working environment
Internal and external training and development opportunities
EGYM Wellpass corporate fitness membership
Employer-sponsored savings benefits and corporate benefits
Permanent employment contract