Sales Director

Head Of Sales – Sales Director

Are you eager to contribute to and expand a global sales network?

Are you both solution-oriented and people-focused?

Can you inspire others to see every "no" as the next step toward a "yes"?

…then you're exactly who we're looking for!

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global sales strategies in close collaboration with executive management and regional leadership
• Lead and further develop an international sales team of around 30 employees across Austria, Germany, France, China, the USA, and Italy
• Manage and expand indirect sales channels worldwide in cooperation with other departments (Marketing, Application Engineering, Service)
• Take responsibility for achieving global sales targets and forecasts in line with the Bruker Alicona Sales Approach
• Build and maintain an effective sales funnel using our CRM system
• Identify and acquire new customers while managing existing key accounts
• Prepare quotations and oversee the entire order process
• Collaborate closely with the Application Engineering and Global Sales Operations teams

Qualifications

• Completed higher education with a strong academic foundation
• Several years of experience in international sales leadership roles, ideally in a technical or industrial environment
• Proven leadership experience in multicultural teams
• Sales management experience in an international niche market is a strong plus
• Solid background in industrial sales and selling complex, high-tech products
• Proficient in SAP and ERP systems (e.g., Salesforce), with strong skills in analyzing key sales metrics and planning related forecasts
• Knowledge in the field of metrology is always an advantage
• Entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative approach with executive leadership
• Strong focus on sales activities rather than consulting
• Leadership skills with a clear strategic vision and strong interpersonal sensitivity
• Intercultural competence for effective collaboration with international customers
• Fluent in English and good command of German; additional languages are a plus
• Willingness to travel globally

Our Offer

• Market leadership in optical 3D metrology – always at the cutting edge of what's possible
• A management position with real opportunities to shape and influence
• Close collaboration with department leadership and short decision-making paths
• Tailored onboarding and training to ensure a smooth professional and personal start
• A collaborative, informal work culture with a strong sense of cross-departmental teamwork
• Flexible working hours with flextime and no core hours
• Space for initiative and personal responsibility – your ideas are heard and can be implemented
• Career development opportunities within Bruker Alicona and the wider Bruker Group
• Attractive location at Technopark Raaba: bar/café, supermarket, gym, bike path with on-site showers, direct highway access
• Daily meal allowance when working on-site
• Home office option (up to five days per month by arrangement)
• Regular employee events – and we don't just mean the Christmas party
• Bonus payments upon achievement of targets

The minimum gross salary according to the collective agreement is €5,900/month (based on a 38.5-hour week), with a clear willingness to overpay depending on qualifications and experience. We're happy to discuss the details in a personal conversation.