Sales Manager DACH (m/w/d)

Are you a results-driven sales leader with a passion for building strategic customer relationships and driving business growth? We are looking for a Sales Manager DACH (m/w/d) to lead and grow our industrial coatings business across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

In this highly visible role, you will manage key accounts, develop new business opportunities, and drive sales performance, profitability, and market share across the region. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing, R&D, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to deliver exceptional customer value and sustainable growth.

• Manage and grow strategic customer relationships across the DACH region.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue, margin, and profitability targets.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities while expanding existing accounts.
• Lead and develop the regional sales organization.
• Drive pricing strategies, commercial excellence, and margin improvement initiatives.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive activities to support business growth.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions and outstanding customer service.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Paint Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Sales and Key Account Management.
• Proven track record of winning new business and delivering profitable growth.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in pricing strategy and P&L responsibility.
• Fluent German and English skills; additional European languages are advantageous.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the DACH region (up to 75%).

What we offer

• The established salary range for this position is 105.000 - 130.000 EUR gross annual, depending on the qualification and experience
• Company Car, 40 working hours per week, Bonus up to 20%
• Work-Life Balance: We value your personal time and well-being
• Career Opportunities: Grow within a truly international business.
• Ongoing Training and Support: Continuous learning and development opportunities.

Pay transparency

The salary range shown refers to base salary only. In addition to this, we offer a broader total reward package which may include bonus or incentive pay, relevant allowances, and a range of competitive benefits. We encourage candidates to consider the full package when evaluating an offer. Salary is determined using a structured and objective framework, taking into account the role’s responsibilities, required skills and experience, market benchmarks, and internal equity. This ensures pay decisions are fair, consistent, and aligned with our commitment to equal pay and legal compliance.

As part of our commitment to fairness and transparency, we are now sharing the salary ranges that underpin our existing pay framework. These ranges have been in place for some time and are used to guide consistent, objective pay decisions based on factors such as role scope, skills, experience, and external market data. Employees may be positioned at different points within a range based on factors including experience, performance, and tenure in role. We encourage open conversations with managers to better understand individual positioning and development opportunities.

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