International Sales Manager Africa Middle East

About Magirus GmbH

With a heritage of 160 years, Magirus GmbH is a leading global company specializing in innovative firefighting vehicles, emergency response robots, digital systems, and firefighting equipment. Our team is driven by passion and dedication, with many employees actively involved in firefighting, fostering a unique spirit united by the goal to support emergency forces around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of sales performance and revenue growth across the Africa and Middle East regions, focusing on long-term market expansion and increased market share.
• Create and execute regional sales strategies to explore new markets and business prospects.
• Identify and secure new customers while nurturing enduring relationships with fire departments, government bodies, and partners.
• Monitor market developments, competitor strategies, and client requirements to aid strategic positioning.
• Manage the complete sales cycle including lead generation, proposal development, negotiating contracts, and closing deals.
• Represent the company at international exhibitions, industry events, and client meetings.
• Collaborate closely with departments such as Product Management, Marketing, Production, and Service to ensure exceptional customer support.

Candidate Profile

• Academic background in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, International Business, or a related field.
• Several years of proven experience in international sales, preferably within firefighting, automotive, or specialized vehicle sectors.
• Strong technical aptitude and passion for cutting-edge firefighting and rescue technologies along with complex technical offerings.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation abilities within multicultural international environments.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; proficiency in additional languages such as Arabic or French is advantageous.
• Self-driven, methodical, and target-focused approach accompanied by high initiative.
• Superior intercultural skills and readiness to travel internationally for customer engagement and trade events.

Why Join Magirus?

• Flexible work locations—operate from anywhere within your sales territory.
• Flexible working hours prioritizing results over hours logged.
• Attractive performance-linked bonuses offering rewarding compensation.
• Provision of modern work tools including a company laptop and smartphone supporting mobile operations.
• Participation in international projects and teamwork within a culturally diverse global enterprise.
• Significant ownership and autonomy enabling impactful contributions.