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Area Sales Manager - Germany

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Professional background in refrigeration or related technical area
  • At least 3 years of experience in B2B sales, ideally in refrigeration and HVAC business
  • Solid technical knowledge, preferably with natural refrigerants
  • Fluent in German and proficient in English

Responsibilities

  • Drive sales by customer and market activities
  • Focus on growth and profitability with existing and new customers
  • Provide technical support and solutions for customer inquiries
  • Build and maintain a strong network with end-users and contractors

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Dover Corporation

  • 1,979–1,979
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.

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Job description

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.

DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Stellenanzeige: Area Sales Manager Süddeutschland (m/w/d)

Advansor sucht einen engagierten Area Sales Manager (m/w/d) für Süddeutschland, der Teil eines internationalen Teams wird, das sich für die besten Kundenkonzepte im Bereich nachhaltiger Klimalösungen einsetzt.

Ihre Rolle

Als Area Sales Manager Süddeutschland sind Sie verantwortlich für den Vertrieb in Ihrem Gebiet und repräsentieren unser Unternehmen gegenüber Kunden. In enger Zusammenarbeit mit unserem internen Vertriebsteam und dem Sales Engineering betreuen Sie bestehende Kunden und treiben das Umsatzwachstum aktiv voran. Die Position berichtet direkt an den Regional Sales Manager DACH.

Mit Ihrer fundierten Erfahrung im technischen Vertrieb und der Entwicklung von Marktanteilen in der Branche liegt Ihr Fokus auf dem Verkauf unserer fortschrittlichen CO₂-Kälte- und Heizsysteme im Lebensmitteleinzelhandel, Heizungs- und Industriesegment – über direkte Beziehungen zu Endkunden, Ingenieurbüros und Vertragspartnern.

Wie Ihre engagierten Kollegen arbeiten Sie auf ein gemeinsames Ziel hin: schnelles Umsatzwachstum, Aufbau und Festigung von Beziehungen zu bestehenden und neuen Kunden, Beratung von Endverbrauchern, qualifizierte technische Unterstützung und Austausch mit Ingenieurbüros.

Sie übernehmen eine Schlüsselrolle in einem dynamischen Unternehmen mit Verantwortung für den Vertrieb in der DACH-Region und tragen dazu bei, unsere Marktführerschaft im Bereich CO₂-Klimalösungen weiter auszubauen.

Die Tätigkeit erfolgt aus dem Homeoffice, mit regelmäßiger Reisetätigkeit 80% innerhalb Süddeutschlands. Zusätzlich nehmen Sie ein- bis zweimal jährlich an Fachmessen teil.

Hauptaufgaben

  • Umsatzsteigerung durch gezielte Kunden- und Marktaktivitäten gemäß globaler und regionaler Vertriebsstrategien
  • Fokus auf nachhaltiges Wachstum und Rentabilität durch Betreuung bestehender sowie Gewinnung neuer Kunden
  • Technische Beratung und Lösungsfindung für Kundenanfragen
  • Aufbau eines starken Netzwerks mit Endverbrauchern, Ingenieurbüros und Auftragnehmern
  • Aktive Verkaufsförderung durch Value Selling und strategische Kundenentwicklung

Ihr Hintergrund

  • Beruflicher Hintergrund in der Kältetechnik oder einem verwandten technischen Bereich
  • Mindestens 3 Jahre Erfahrung im B2B-Vertrieb, idealerweise in der Kälte- und Klimatechnik mit Fokus auf Gewerbekälte
  • Fundierte technische Kenntnisse, vorzugsweise im Umgang mit natürlichen Kältemitteln
  • Eigenverantwortliche, strukturierte und lösungsorientierte Arbeitsweise
  • Hohe Motivation, positive Einstellung und Zielorientierung
  • Ausgeprägte Kundenorientierung sowie kommunikative und beziehungsfördernde Fähigkeiten
  • Verhandlungssichere Deutschkenntnisse sowie professionelle Kommunikation in Englisch (Wort und Schrift)

Wir bieten

Als Teil des Advansor-Teams arbeiten Sie mit über 350 Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus mehr als 35 Ländern zusammen und unterstützen unsere Mission: Die besten nachhaltigen Klimalösungen der Welt zu entwickeln und zu produzieren.

Wir bieten Ihnen:

  • Flexible Arbeitszeiten
  • Ein kollegiales, internationales Arbeitsumfeld
  • Persönliche Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten
  • Ein Gehalt entsprechend Ihrer Qualifikation und Erfahrung

Bei Fragen wenden Sie sich bitte an Lars Bluhm, Regional Sales Manager DACH, unter +49 322 21092813 oder lbl@Advansor.com.

Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung in elektronischer Form über unser HR-System. Bitte bewerben Sie sich auf Englisch.

Nachhaltige CO2-Klimalösungen

Als marktführender Hersteller haben wir seit 2006 weltweit mehr als 18.000 CO2-Systeme zum nachhaltigen Kühlen und Heizen in Gewerbe und Industrie entwickelt und produziert. 

Viele Menschen bringen CO2 mit der globalen Erwärmung in Verbindung. Wir haben kein Problem damit. Im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes. Denn CO2 ist das klimafreundlichste Kältemittel: Es ist ungiftig, nicht brennbar, greift die Ozonschicht nicht an und schadet unserem Trinkwasser nicht. That’s why we are ’cool with CO2.

Area Sales Manager South Germany

Advansor is looking for an Area Sales Manager South Germany to become a part of an international team, driven by finding the best customer solutions

Your role

As our new Area Sales Manager South Germany, and part of our sales team, you will be responsible for own sales in your area and be our face to the customers. In close collaboration with our internal sales team, Sales Engineering, you will support customers and continue to drive our sales growth.  The position reports to the Regional Sales Manager DACH.

With your solid experience in developing technical sales and market shares within the refrigeration industry, your main function will be to sell our advanced CO2 refrigeration and heating systems in the retail, heating and industry segment via relationships to the end-users, refrigeration consultants and contractors. 

As your dedicated colleagues, you will work towards a common goal of fast growth in sales, building and strengthen relationships with both existing and new customers, advising end-users and offer qualified technical support and sparring with designing consultants. 

You will get an important position in a dynamic company, with responsibility for sales in the DACH Region. With your experience in technical sales of refrigeration systems, you contribute to securing our position as a market-leading supplier of CO2 refrigeration systems.

You will be working from a home office but travel activity in Germany is part of the job. You will mainly be travelling in the south Germany, and in addition participate in fairs one to two weeks per year.


Main tasks

  • Drive sales by customer and market activities in line with global and regional plans
  • Focus on current and future growth with sustainable profitability through existing and new customers in your sales area
  • Support customers with technical clarifications and solutions
  • Build and develop a strong network with Food Retail end-users, refrigeration consultants and contractors
  • Perform sales activities with a strong focus on driving sales pipeline and customer development though planning and value selling

 Your background

  • You have a relevant professional background within refrigeration or a related businesses area
  • Preferable +3 years of experience from general Retail refrigeration and HVAC business, coming with a proven success record in B2B sales
  • Solid technical experience within refrigeration technology - preferably experience with natural refrigerants
  • You have an open mindset, are willing to take responsibility and are good at working independently and structured
  • You have a high personal drive, a positive attitude and are motivated by ambitious goals
  • To be successful in this role, you need to be customer-oriented with excellent communicative and relationship-building skills

We are looking for new team member, who is fluent communicating in German. Moreover, you need to be able to communicate clearly and professionally in English, both verbally and in writing, as this is our corporate language

We offer

As part of Team Advansor, you will get to work with more than 350 competent colleagues of more than 35 different nationalities and join us in our mission: to design and produce the world’s best sustainable climate solutions. You will become part of a highly ambitious company that values a good working environment, diversity, and teamwork.

We offer flexible working hours, an informal working environment with the possibility to grow with the company. Salary is decided based on your qualifications. 

Please contact Regional Sales Manager DACH, Lars Bluhm on +49 322 21092813 or lbl@Advansor.com if you have any questions.

We look forward to receiving your application in electronically via our HR system. Please apply in English. 

Sustainable CO2 climate solutions 

As a market-leading manufacturer, we have designed and produced more than 18,000 CO2 systems for sustainable commercial and industrial cooling and heating around the world since 2006. 

Many people associate CO2 with global warming. We’re cool with that. Literally. Because CO2 is the most climate-friendly refrigerant: It’s non-toxic, non-flammable and doesn’t affect the ozone layer or harm our drinking water. That’s why we are ’cool with CO2.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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