German Sales Manager Job in Leeds, Yorkshire Uk

German Sales Manager

About the Vacancy:

Our Client is growing its German customer base, and needs a driven, high-achieving, experienced sales expert to help win business in Germany.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing team within a multilingual sector and once you have proven your sales ability and helped to secure some key contracts, you will be responsible for helping to recruit, train and manage a high-performance sales team.

 

Salary: 22-30k basic (depending on experience) + double OTE

Main Duties Responsibilities:

Sales

·         Consulting with clients, listening to their needs and presenting the service and company

·         Preparing quotations and detailed proposals

·         Prospecting and generating new leads through networking and events

·         Working hard to achieve rewarding targets

·         Following up prospects and guiding them through the sales process

·         Setting appointments with prospective customers

·         Closing deals

·         Liaising with Project Managers to initiate projects

·         Effectively handling client objections

·         Identifying opportunities for testimonials and case studies, and informing Marketing Manager of these

·         Supporting Marketing Manager with local market knowledge

·         Requesting referrals from clients

Management

·         Recruiting and managing a high-performance sales team

·         Training, motivation and development of German sales team

·         Performance reporting

·         Leading team meetings

·         Creating an environment where high performance is sufficiently important to each individual, by introducing role relevant incentives

·         Implementing procedures that prevent poor future performance

You

·         Experience of building and managing a high performance sales team

·         Proven sales experience

·         Native German speaker, fluent in English

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a team

·         Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and oral)

·         Conscientious team player who uses initiative

·         A focused attitude and a drive for personal achievement

·         Exhibits a high level of performance under pressure, and to tight deadlines