Physicist or Engineer – Head of Sales, Laser and Photonics (m/f/d)

We offer you

• Flexible working models: flexitime without core hours, part-time options, sabbatical opportunities, and mobile working


• Challenging and diverse projects with scientific depth in an international environment


• Modern corporate culture: open communication, collegial atmosphere, team and sports events, and a first‑name culture


• Individual development opportunities tailored to your professional growth


• Attractive additional benefits: childcare allowance, company pension scheme with employer contribution, city card, public transport subsidy, and job bike program


• Performance-based, competitive compensation with development potential


• Complimentary beverages as well as fresh fruit and vegetables


• \"Kids Room\" equipped with toys and activities for children

Your profile

• Completed degree in a technical or scientific field


• Practical experience in working with laser systems


• Ideally, expertise in several common applications of ultrashort laser pulses


• High level of teamwork, resilience, and empathy


• Strong analytical and strategic skills


• Hands‑on mentality


• At least 5 years of experience in B2B sales, ideally in a high‑tech or industrial environment


• Proven track record in leading and developing teams


• Confident use of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken (additional languages are an advantage)


• Willingness to travel (20–30%)

Your mission

• Strategic and operational management of the department; disciplinary and professional leadership of the sales team


• Further development, organization, and control of the assigned department and its related processes


• Consistent advancement of the sales strategy and development of new sales markets


• Responsibility for revenue and growth targets in national and international markets


• Identification of new potential customers as well as the creation and execution of acquisition strategies


• Building and maintaining long‑term relationships with prospects, customers, and international distributors


• Preparation of quotations and offers


• Handling of complex tender and bidding processes


• Participation in national and international trade fairs, professional conferences, and technology meetings


• Preparation and analysis of sales‑related statistics


• Preparation, execution, and follow‑up of internal sales strategy meetings


• Networking and collaboration within the corporate group


• Participation in annual internal technology meetings


• Close cooperation with Key Account Management, Marketing, Customer Relations, and Executive Management