Area Sales Manager – West Germany

STÄUBLI

. Manage and expand existing customer relationships with distributors, end customers, engineering and planning firms, and technical decision-makers .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical B2B sales, particularly in the industrial sector, with a strong focus on customer relationship management and consultative selling of technical solutions. Proficient in analyzing market trends and developing strategic sales initiatives to drive growth in the West Germany territory.

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Technical B2B Sales ExperiencePneumatics KnowledgeCRM ProficiencyGerman Language SkillsProject-Based Business Experience

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Hard Skills

Technical Solution ProposalsSales ForecastingCommercial NegotiationMarket AnalysisCustomer Requirement Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsResults-Oriented ApproachEntrepreneurial MindsetStrong Customer Focus

Tools & Technologies

CRM SystemsMicrosoft 365

Certifications & Qualifications

Vocational Training in Mechanical EngineeringUniversity Degree in Technology

Industry Keywords

Compressed Air TechnologyFluid SystemsDistributor Network DevelopmentSales Strategy ImplementationConsultative Sales

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and expand existing customer relationships with distributors, end customers, engineering and planning firms, and technical decision-makers
Identify and develop new business opportunities and actively acquire new customers
Implement the sales and growth strategy for the West Germany sales territory
Build and further develop a high-performing distributor network
Identify, qualify, and support projects involving compressed-air and fluid systems
Analyze customer requirements and develop technical and commercial solution proposals
Prepare and follow up on quotations and lead commercial negotiations
Maintain sales opportunities, activities, and forecasts in the CRM system
Analyze market, competitive, and industry trends to identify new opportunities
Work closely with Sales Support, Marketing, Product Management, and Finance
Represent Prevost at trade fairs, industry events, and customer events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Technical or commercial vocational training or university degree, ideally in mechanical engineering, technology, or a comparable field
Several years of experience in technical B2B sales, preferably in an industrial environment
Experience in project-based business and consultative sales of technical solutions
Knowledge of pneumatics, compressed air, or fluid technology is an advantage
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Independent, structured, and results-oriented approach to work
Entrepreneurial mindset and strong customer focus
Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft 365
Excellent German language skills and good English language skills
Willingness to travel within the sales territory (approximately 50%)
Submission of an English-language résumé is required for every application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Responsible position with significant scope for shaping the role
Innovative, high-quality products in a growing international company
Attractive compensation package with performance-based bonus
Company car, also available for private use
Flexible working arrangements and home office
Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
Individual training and professional development opportunities