Head of Sales Europe / Vertriebsleiter Europa WITOL m/w/d

Overview

WITTE Automotive is a leading innovator of connection solutions for the automotive sector, specializing in automatic tolerance compensation systems. Collaborating with top OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, the company continuously enhances quality, reduces costs, and opens new opportunities. As Head of Sales Europe, you will lead the European sales division of the WITOL Business Unit, driving strategic growth, uncovering new market prospects, and cultivating long-term client partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute the European sales strategy to enter new markets and sustainably increase revenue.
• Manage and develop the European sales team, including Key Account Management and external sales partners, both operationally and disciplinarily.
• Take ownership of sales targets, profit objectives, and growth metrics, directing sales initiatives via key performance indicators.
• Establish and expand strategic client relationships with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and international partners, including contract negotiations.
• Detect new business potentials through market, competitor, and technology analyses and derive appropriate sales actions.
• Enhance sales processes, CRM systems, and data-driven sales management.
• Collaborate closely with international departments and report directly to the Global Head of Sales.

Candidate Profile

• Completed technical or business degree or equivalent qualification.
• At least 10 years of experience in international B2B sales, ideally within the automotive industry, plus 3 years in leading and developing sales teams.
• Proven success in Key Account Management, Business Development, and new customer acquisition.
• Proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent German and English language skills along with willingness for frequent international travel.

What We Offer

• A family-owned company atmosphere with job security through permanent employment.
• International cooperation combining family business values with global projects and teams.
• Flexible work arrangements including up to 50% remote work and flexible hours without core working time.
• Comprehensive workplace amenities such as diverse breakfast and lunch options, snack machines, fresh fruit, coffee machines, and health management programs including health days and sports courses.
• Additional benefits like choosing from over 1,000 bicycle models, employee discounts on goods, services, and events via Corporate Benefits, and seasonal perks like an ice cream truck.