Country Sales Manager (m/f/d)

Your role in our team:

• You are responsible for the distribution of CLAAS machines in South Africa, through the official CLAAS Importers.


• You are the central contact person with interface responsibility between the importer and CLAAS functional areas.


• You are establishing and developing the sales structures in the assigned countries.


• You are the Representative of CLAAS at sales events and international trade fairs.


• You take responsibility for sales and results for the CLAAS business in the assigned country.


• You are supporting customers when visiting CLAAS Factories in Europe.


• You are maintaining contacts Key player in the market such as politicians, authorities etc.


• The preferred place of residence for this position is South Africa.

Your profile:

• Completed studies in agriculture, agricultural engineering or business administration


• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in sales, product management and / or business management


• Very good knowledge of agricultural engineering and CLAAS products essential


• Very good knowledge of German is desirable, very good knowledge of English is essential


• Computer skills (MS Office) required, SAP R/3 experience desirable


• Flexible, reliable and independent way of working, organisational skills


• Ability to work in a team and to communicate


• Negotiating skills and confident appearance


• Willingness to travel regularly and intensively

Your benefits:

• Permanent employment contract


• Opportunities for professional development through internal and external training and continuing education programs, such as digital learning courses on technical and personal skills


• From employee to co-entrepreneur: By purchasing silent partnership shares, you can participate in CLAAS’s financial success and build long-term wealth