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Top Line Advisory

Head of International Sales – Security Systems

Top Line Advisory

. Double the international business by 2030, achieving at least 20% annual growth at premium prices .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeCologne • GermanyLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in international B2B sales, with a strong focus on building and leading multicultural teams, driving growth through strategic partnerships, and utilizing KPI-driven management practices. Proficient in developing go-to-market strategies and managing complex sales processes across diverse markets.

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International B2B Sales ExperienceKPI-Driven LeadershipBuilding International Sales OrganizationsFluent EnglishTechnical Understanding

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Hard Skills
Sales Strategy DevelopmentCRM ManagementPipeline ManagementMarket Entry StrategyData Center Growth PipelineE-Mobility Growth PipelineEnergy Storage Growth PipelineBuilding Plan InterpretationSales ForecastingPartner Network Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipCross-Cultural CommunicationRelationship BuildingPerformance ManagementTeam Collaboration
Industry Keywords
B2B SalesInternational SalesMultinational Key AccountsDecentralized TeamsComplex SystemsPublic AuthoritiesPlannersSpecifiersVertical-Market TeamsInternational Travel

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Double the international business by 2030, achieving at least 20% annual growth at premium prices
  • Define the go-to-market strategy and manage a global network of approximately 60 partners
  • Focus on the 10–15 partners with the greatest potential, activate additional partners, and acquire new partners in white spots
  • Build direct sales relationships with planners, specifiers, public authorities, and multinational key accounts
  • Develop growth pipelines for data centers, energy storage, and e-mobility
  • Drive market entry into the UK and the US
  • Establish KPI-driven management using CRM, pipeline, win rates, activities, and forecasting
  • Lead an international sales organization of approximately 25 employees across six countries
  • Manage vertical-market teams, back office, and design support with a strong focus on performance
  • Work in the field with partners and key accounts, with approximately 50% international travel
  • Build the strategy, structure, systems, partner network, and team for international sales
  • Report directly to the Managing Director of the division

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 8+ years of international B2B sales experience with complex, technically sophisticated systems
  • Experience with multi-tier sales through distributors, as well as with planners, specifiers, public authorities, and key accounts
  • Proven track record of building or restructuring international sales organizations and delivering strong growth
  • Experience leading decentralized, multicultural teams across continents
  • Experience with global or headquarters-level responsibility, not just regional responsibility
  • KPI-, CRM-, and pipeline-driven leadership
  • Technical understanding; ability to read building plans, communicate with planners, and understand interfaces with other trades
  • Fluent English
  • German is helpful but not required
  • High willingness to travel, particularly during the first year
  • Regular presence at the headquarters in western Germany

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Permanent employment contract
  • 30 days of annual leave
  • Hybrid setup with headquarters in western Germany
  • Three days per week on-site
  • Private equity-backed growth plan with capital and investor support
  • Premium product with growth opportunities in data centers, energy storage, and e-mobility infrastructure