Sales Director North Germany (m/f/d)

Job Description Summary Want to be part of the next frontier of manufacturing and on the cutting edge of additive technology innovation? GE is leading the way as the world's largest user of Additive Manufacturing and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. At GE Additive, we continue to work every day to bring the transformative power of advanced manufacturing to businesses around the globe. Through our own extensive experience incorporating additive technologies into our production process, we recognize the value and possibilities it brings to modern design and manufacturing challenges.

As Sales Director you will lead the functional area of sales for GE Additive in Northern Germany, convert leads & opportunities to orders, build relationships, develop key account plans & strategy, grow pipeline funnel, and drive change for commercial growth & success. This position reports to the Sales Director, Germany and Austria, for GE Additive. If you're interested in working within additive manufacturing and looking for a placement rich with challenges and unlimited opportunities for growth and development, then join GE.

Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall guidance and day-to-day management of the GE Additive sales in the respective territory or accounts assigned.

• Solicit new business, maintain and penetrate existing business to drive growth and income, and be responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships within GE Additive and with external stakeholders

• Execute assigned operating plan and targets to guarantee that the business wins profitable sales through Technical Sales and positioning on Value Propositions.

• Meet or exceed operational requirements: systematic reporting, operating reviews, and cost-effectiveness initiatives
• Provide leadership for sales to assigned segments and customers through the formulation and execution of strategies and plans that capitalize on the customer's strengths as supplemented by GE Additive's products and services
• Build customer relationships with the assigned customers for sales
• Lead sales activities and work closely with the Product Line and Engineering functions to pursue and win opportunities
• Coordinate activities and provide leadership to establish sales strategies including obtaining appropriate approvals for pricing and delivery
• Build customer relationships with key stakeholders and participate in negotiations as needed to close deals

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or Science with relevant sales experience in highly technical capital equipment with short to medium sales cycle.
• Sales, marketing, and business development experience
• Experience with sales planning and forecasting
• Willingness to travel
• Preferably based in Northern Germany or willing to relocate
• Fluent in English and German, both spoken and written

Desired Characteristics

• Result-oriented personality with track record in sales performance growth, establishment of new accounts and key account development.
• Team-oriented mindset inspired by the ability to set and exceed goals
• Imaginative approach when generating strategic solutions for customers that add long term value
• Organizational Awareness
• Versatile interpersonal and influencing skills
• Proficiency in software and CRM tools (Salesforce, Excel, etc.)

Are you interested in learning more? Then please apply online. For any question upfront please reach out to our recruiter Martina ( Apply). Please note that for Data Privacy compliance we are not able to accept email or paper applications! Thank you!

GE Additive is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognizes the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance. As a new joiner to GE Additive we are pleased to be able to offer you the following in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs:

• company pension plan,
• supplemental health insurance,
• long service awards,
• invalidity and death insurance,
• holiday storage
• and fitness subsidy.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No