Sales Manager
Sales Manager
Our client, a leading provider of data and information services to the automotive industry, is part of a global organisation with a history of success in the automotive aftermarket.
The Sales Manager role is within their European operation, located in state-of-the-art headquarters in Cologne. Driven by success, they offer a diverse working culture that rewards achievement and pride themselves on going the extra mile.
As a Sales Manager, you’ll lead a dynamic team of around 10 inside sales professionals, operating in a fast-paced sales environment, developing strategy and driving success.
In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary and industry-leading bonuses, alongside regular opportunities for rewards and recognition programs.
What’s in it for you?
Salary : circa €70-75k basic + bonus, OTE around €100k
Perks : Subsidised public transport or free parking, gym pass, 30 days holiday, pension, and free tea, coffee, soft drinks, and fruit
Work Arrangements : Hybrid working Monday to Wednesday in the office, with the option to work from home on Thursday and Friday
Location : Easily commutable from Cologne, Bonn, Leverkusen, Düsseldorf, Bergisch Gladbach, Hürth, Troisdorf, Dormagen, Langenfeld, Solingen, Hilden, Bergheim, Kerpen, Hennef, Königswinter, Much
What you’ll need :
- Proficiency in German and English is essential for this role.
- Proven success in leading a direct sales team within a B2B environment.
- The ability to utilise data and insights to create strategies and new initiatives.
- Able to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders at all levels and influence them.
- You should feel comfortable navigating a fast-paced, multifaceted environment.
What you’ll be doing :
- Provide guidance and leadership to the internal sales team in Cologne.
- Consistently achieve revenue and growth targets.
- Develop a strategy for inside sales and encourage excellence.
- Monitor call quality and continuous improvement.
- Generate reports and forecasts for the senior management team.
- Keep up to date with competitor activity and market dynamics to identify opportunities and threats.