Deputy Head of Sales (m/f/d)

Sales Germany & Western Europe

We are the largest sawmill and planing mill with its own log logistics and commercial vehicle workshop in the Schwarzwald-Baar district. Founded in 1922, the family business is now run by the fifth generation at our sites in Triberg in the Black Forest. With more than 100 employees, we combine tradition, innovation and state-of-the-art technology and offer you real entrepreneurial freedom.

To strengthen our sales team, we are looking for a Deputy Head of Sales (m/f/d) to start immediately – full-time, permanent.

Responsibilities

• After a thorough induction, taking on the role of deputy to the Head of Sales and actively shaping the further development of our sales
• Independently managing and developing our existing customers in Germany and abroad
• Actively acquiring new customers and opening up additional sales opportunities for our sawn timber products
• Independently negotiating prices and contracts as well as preparing and following up on offers
• Taking responsibility for order processing – from customer contact and closing the sale through to delivery and after-sales support
• Handling customer enquiries and complaints competently and with a focus on solutions
• Working closely with our sales agents and brokers as well as with production, shipping and back office
• Monitoring markets, customer requirements and price developments and identifying new sales potential
• Occasional customer visits and trips within Germany and to other Western European countries

What we offer

• A secure, permanent position in an economically sound family business
• Plenty of freedom and short decision-making paths – for entrepreneurially minded sales professionals
• Attractive conditions: 30 days of vacation, vacation and Christmas bonus, tax-free benefit in kind (€50/month)
• Flexible working hours, varied tasks and continuous training opportunities
• A collegial working environment with mutual appreciation
• An existing customer base in Germany and Western Europe with plenty of room for your own sales activities
• A thorough induction into our sawn timber products, grades and sales markets
• A responsible position with long-term development prospects within our sales team

Profile

• Completed commercial training, degree or comparable qualification
• Sales experience, ideally in B2B or international sales
• Strong sales orientation, negotiating skills and enjoyment of direct customer contact
• Very good German skills as well as good French and English skills
• Experience in the wood industry, timber trade or sawn timber sales is an advantage – but not a requirement
• Commercial understanding and a confident manner with customers and business partners
• Independent, structured and reliable way of working and strong team spirit
• Willingness to travel occasionally to customers
• Confident use of MS Office and a class B driving licence

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