Responsibility for expanding the service business and actively managing existing and new customers in Southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Development and marketing of service products, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), modernizations and technical solutions for the beverage industry (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages)
Preparation and negotiation of service proposals and support of the entire sales process through to contract conclusion
Management and coordination of technical customer inquiries in close collaboration with internal specialist departments and international teams
Regular customer visits, presentations and business reviews to sustainably develop strategic customer relationships
Identification of market potential, customer needs and industry trends and derivation of appropriate sales measures
Preparation of forecasts, sales reports and market analyses to support the regional growth strategy

Successfully completed degree in plant engineering, process engineering or a comparable technical qualification (e.g. brewmaster, food technologist)
Several years of experience in technical sales, service sales, after-sales service or key account management in plant or mechanical engineering
Knowledge of beverage, food and process technology is an advantage
Strong customer orientation and confident manner in negotiation and presentation situations
Experience in preparing and costing technical proposals as well as in project business
Independent, structured and results-oriented way of working with a high degree of initiative
Willingness to travel within Southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland, very good German skills (B2/C1) and good French skills

Attractive remuneration in line with the collective agreement for the metal and electrical industry
30 days of vacation and hybrid working options (up to 2 days per week)
Individual training and development opportunities within an international corporation
JobRad (company bike), Deutschlandticket (public transport pass) and corporate fitness (Hansefit)
Company pension scheme and comprehensive health management
Long-term career prospects in a growth-oriented market environment

Area Sales Manager – Service DACH South

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