Area Sales Manager / Director DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)

LEO Pump is strengthening its European leadership in domestic, commercial and industrial water technologies and solutions. To accelerate growth in DACH area, the company is recruiting a high‑calibre

Area Sales Manager/Director

with strong experience in professional distribution networks and a proven ability to develop new business in technical product categories.

The role is strategically important: it combines market development, key account management, and ecosystem building (service partners, system builders, agents). The position requires a German speaker with solid technical credibility and the ability to represent LEO in professional associations and engineering environments.

Key Responsibilities 1. Market Development & Growth

Drive sales growth in DACH markets across LEO product line.

Deliver the regional growth plan, starting from current customer base.

Achieve yearly

targeted new sales in DACH markets , including onboarding

new professional distributors .

Mid-term development and scale the business: Reach

targeted total sales by 2030

through structured market expansion.

Build and expand a network of

professional distributors .

Identify, qualify, and onboard new partners aligned with LEO’s value proposition and service expectations.

Strengthen LEO’s presence in DACH by developing a network of

local service partners, installers, and system builders .

3. Key Account Management

Act as KAM for major existing accounts both LEO brand and private label.

Support the Regional Managing Director in the account management of

regional partners with presence in DACH market.

4. Ecosystem & Representation

Represent LEO in

installer associations, engineering associations, and technical committees .

Promote LEO’s technical capabilities through presentations, seminars, and training sessions.

Launch the

Campaigns in 2026

in coordination with European marketing.

Achieve

targets

in commercial/industrial sales and secure

specification in engineering projects .

Candidate Profile Experience & Background

Proven experience in a

leading professional distributor environment

(e.g. GC Gruppe, Richter + Frenzel, Reisser, Gienger Munchen, Sonepar, Pfeiffer & May, Hermann Stitz, Frauenthal) or in a commercial role managing technical product portfolios.

Strong track record in

business development , distributor management, and technical sales.

Experience in pump systems, HVAC, water technologies, or related electro‑mechanical products.

Technical & Commercial Skills

Ability to discuss technical solutions with engineers, installers, and system integrators.

Comfortable delivering

technical presentations , product trainings, and specification support.

Strong negotiation skills and experience managing private‑label or OEM accounts.

Personal Attributes

Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to build a market from a growing base.

Excellent relationship‑builder with distributors, installers, and engineering stakeholders.

Structured, analytical, and capable of managing both strategic and operational responsibilities.

German speaker; English proficiency required for European management interactions.

Location

Based in

Germany . Austria also possible.

Why Join LEO Pump Europe This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of LEO in one of its most strategic European regions. The successful candidate will join a dynamic European management team, enjoy autonomy to build the market, and contribute directly to LEO’s long‑term leadership in water technologies and solutions.

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