Area Sales Manager (m/f/d) - Cranes & Industrial

The suspension cable of the Linz Westring Bridge, the climbing rope for scaling the north face of the Eiger, the plastic strapping that holds packages securely together. As an internationally successful family-owned company based in Upper Austria, we offer you more than just a secure job. We stand for an appreciative environment in which we learn from each other every day, have the courage to reflect, and are determined to develop further. For our location in OU.LOCATION for the Division Wire Rope we are currently seeking individuals who are as diverse as the industries for which we manufacture our products. JOB.TITLE (Full-time) Your responsibilities You will manage existing customers and sales channels and actively drive the expansion of our market share in France, North Africa and West Africa. In doing so, you will develop existing customers and sales partners for the long term and open up new sales channels You will drive forward the implementation of the BU strategy, prioritise potential and customers in your area of responsibility and accompany the entire sales cycle – from quotation preparation and order acceptance to handling the complaints process. You will be responsible for the results of all customers and sales partners, informing and convincing them of the product quality and performance of our high-performance steel ropes You will promote product positioning among target customers and assist in determining the optimal product selection You will be responsible for continuous forecasting and demand planning in your sales territory How to convince us You have a technical or business degree and several years of international experience in sales in the B2B/B2C sector. Based on your personal skills, you communicate confidently at all levels and deal professionally with cultural differences. You have an excellent command of English and French and come across as confident in your dealings The induction period (approx. 2 years) will take place in Wels. Even during this period, you’ll be willing to travel around 40% of the time, combining a customer-focused approach with flexibility. Afterwards, you’ll have the opportunity to relocate to the sales territory or put your French language skills to use directly on the ground. Furthermore, you’ll impress us with your strong customer focus, tenacity and passion for sales. What we offer you A well-structured onboarding process in our team, as well as plenty of creative freedom, flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes. A varied, independent sales position with plenty of creative freedom. An attractive and innovative product range. MORE than the minimum salary of €4,000 gross per month plus bonus as stipulated in the collective agreement. We are required by law to state the minimum salary. The actual salary is higher and is ultimately based on previous experience and qualifications MORE for our employees in the form of meal allowances, a gym allowance and the Teufelberger sports fund, as well as numerous joint activities, etc.