Leitung International Export / Head of Export International (m/w/d)

About PAIDI and the Role

PAIDI is renowned for creating comfortable, child-friendly furniture that accompanies families from day one and supports every step of a child's development. As a "Brand of the Century," PAIDI stands for thoughtful design, certified child-safe furniture, and the highest standards of quality, shaping homes that always feel right for over 90 years.

This role focuses on strategically and operationally advancing PAIDI's export business internationally. You will identify growth opportunities, expand organizational structures, and lead a team dedicated to enhancing the brand's global visibility and success, striving for sustainable growth, solid partnerships, and clear international positioning rather than short-term sales wins.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute international export and sales strategies together with your team.
• Expand existing markets and identify new opportunities across Europe and Asia.
• Manage and further develop key accounts, distributors, and global sales partners.
• Analyze market trends, competitors, and customer needs to derive actionable initiatives.
• Optimize international sales and CRM structures.
• Lead and nurture your export team both professionally and personally.
• Take responsibility for sales, budget, and financial outcomes with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Represent PAIDI at international trade fairs and bring valuable market insights back to the company.

Candidate Profile

• Several years of experience in international sales or export management.
• Proven leadership experience with building, advancing, or transforming sales organizations.
• Preferably familiar with the furniture, interior design, lifestyle, or consumer goods sectors.
• Strong understanding of sales levers including pricing, costing, and contract management.
• Strategic thinker with pragmatic execution skills and reliability in driving initiatives.
• Excellent communication and negotiation capabilities, comfortable in international environments.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Fluent English and a solid business acumen.

What PAIDI Offers

• A strategic leadership position reporting directly to management.
• Ample autonomy and decision-making authority.
• Opportunities to significantly influence international markets and organizational structures.
• A tangible contribution to PAIDI’s growth and global positioning.
• A medium-sized company atmosphere with short communication paths and responsible colleagues.
• Flexible working hours supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Medical guidance support via BetterDoc and financial benefits through PAIDI's support fund.
• Additional perks including bicycle leasing and attractive corporate discounts with many brands.

Contact Instructions

If this opportunity resonates with you, we look forward to a confidential conversation. Please send your application documents or contact us directly in a straightforward, personal, and discrete manner.