Area Sales Manager Central-South Germany, Austria and Switzerland

About Us: Two Heritage Brands, One Global Vision

Saris (est. 1959) and Henra (est. 1932) are icons in the trailer industry, known for Dutch craftsmanship, reliability, and innovation. As part of a fast-growing international Unitrailer Holding, we combine decades of experience with a modern, global perspective. We are looking for a Area Sales Manager for Central and South Germany to help us drive these legendary brands forward.

About the role

As Area Sales Manager for Southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland you will be responsible for growing our business by developing existing customer and dealer relationships while identifying and winning new opportunities.

You will be the face of our brands in the region, spending time with customers, understanding their needs, and helping them find the right solutions. Through your commercial mindset and proactive approach, you will strengthen our market position, expand our network, and drive sustainable sales growth.

Your Mission:

• Drive sales growth and achieve ambitious revenue targets across Southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland
• Strengthen relationships with existing dealers while continuously expanding our partner network
• Identify and win new business opportunities through proactive market development
• Become the trusted partner for customers by understanding their needs and providing the right solutions
• Spot market trends, customer needs, and commercial opportunities before others do
• Represent our brands in the market and increase their visibility and presence
• Support customers throughout their journey, from first contact to successful delivery
• Gather customer insights and feedback to help improve our products, services, and customer experience
• Share market knowledge, ideas, and best practices with colleagues to help the entire team succeed

What Makes You Successful in This Role:

• Commercially driven with a proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Independent, proactive, and entrepreneurial mindset
• Demonstrated success in developing new business and growing customer portfolios
• Willingness to travel extensively within Southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland
• Affinity with technology and/or the automotive industry
• Fluency in German and English is a must
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Area Sales Manager
• Proven sales success in the automotive industry or related sectors, supported by measurable business results
• Experience in automotive, trailers, transport, machinery, industrial equipment, or related sectors
• Proven ability to drive revenue growth, acquire new customers, and develop long-term business relationships.
• A key role with real impact in a growing international organization
• The freedom and autonomy to shape your market and build long-term customer relationships
• A competitive salary combined with an attractive performance-based bonus scheme
• A company car, laptop, and mobile phone
• The opportunity to work with strong brands and high-quality products
• A supportive, professional, and down-to-earth team that enjoys working together and celebrating success
• Plenty of room for personal growth and development.

Additional Information

The above description is intended as a general outline of the role and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The position holder is therefore expected to perform all tasks that are reasonably assigned and consistent with the nature of the position.