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.
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