International sales manager in analytical instruments

Knick has stood for 80 years for high-tech solutions in measurement and control technology. We are a family business with strong roots and values—a combination of innovation and tradition that enables us to develop unique and pioneering system solutions for our customers. If you want to make a real impact in your profession and develop your skills through challenging and varied tasks, you have come to the right place!

• Responsibility for the strategic and operational management of international sales for our analytical measurement technology product area in designated foreign markets
• Developing and implementing sustainable sales strategies to successfully position our products in international markets
• Leading, motivating, and developing international sales teams and external sales partners
• Identifying and developing new markets and business opportunities worldwide
• Expanding and maintaining long-term customer relationships with key accounts and strategic partners
• Responsibility for revenue, earnings, and growth targets in international markets
• Managing and optimizing sales processes as well as forecast and budget planning
• Analyzing market, competitor, and customer developments to derive strategic measures
• Working closely with Marketing, Product Management, and other departments
• Representing the company at international trade fairs, events, and customer meetings
• Providing technical advice to international customers and developing customer-specific solutions for their applications
• Regular reporting to executive management

• Completed degree in process engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, pharmacy, pharmaceutical technology, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in international sales, ideally of analytical measuring instruments or similar technically sophisticated products
• Confident and proven negotiating skills in an international environment
• High degree of initiative, a structured approach to work, and a strong focus on closing deals and on customers
• You work from a home office but visit your customers internationally most of the time (approx. 50%)
• Very good German and English skills
• Будет плюсом: Additional foreign languages are an advantage, e.g. Spanish, Portuguese

• With 30 days of annual leave, you can consciously make time for balance and recovery.
• Through occupational health insurance, you receive additional benefits to support your health.
• Individual training and professional development opportunities enable you to further develop your knowledge in the technological field.
• We can optionally provide you with an upper-mid-size company car, including for private use.
• A company mobile phone is included as part of the position.