Sales Director – Strategic Verticals (m/f/d)

Sales Director – Strategic Verticals (m/f/d) As Sales Director – Strategic Verticals (m/f/d), you will drive Damovo’s pan-European growth across key industries - including Defence, Public Sector, Health, Retail, and more. You will define how Damovo partners with clients to transform their digital ecosystems, ensuring the company is seen as a strategic advisor and innovation leader across Europe.

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, this is a high-impact leadership role where strategic vision meets hands‑on execution. You’ll shape how Damovo wins, grows, and strengthens customer partnerships across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities Sales Strategy & Execution

Develop and implement the pan‑European vertical sales strategy across Defense, Public Sector, Health, Retail, and emerging verticals

Define clear growth targets and drive delivery against revenue, margin, and profitability goals

Collaborate with regional and cross‑functional teams to align local execution with the overall vertical sales agenda

Identify, qualify, and secure new strategic customers across target verticals.

Lead complex enterprise sales cycles, including multi‑stakeholder negotiations, tenders, and framework agreements

Strengthen relationships with key decision‑makers, industry bodies, and ecosystem partners to position Damovo as a trusted transformation partner

Champion Damovo’s full solution portfolio (CX, UC, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Digital Infrastructure) to create integrated, high‑value propositions

Market Intelligence & Positioning

Monitor market dynamics, regulatory developments, and competitive trends within each vertical

Translate market insights into compelling offerings that meet vertical‑specific challenges and opportunities

Collaborate closely with Marketing, Product, and Delivery to ensure messaging consistency and competitive advantage

Leadership & Collaboration

Inspire, mentor and lead a high‑performing, customer‑focused sales team across regions

Serve as a thought partner to the Group Sales Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning, forecasting, and continuous improvement

Performance & Governance

Define, track, and report KPIs, ensuring transparency and data‑driven decision‑making

Provide regular business updates to senior leadership on pipeline, forecasts, and market opportunities

Experience And Skills We Are Looking For

Proven success in senior sales leadership with complex, enterprise‑level deals

Strong experience and network within the Defense sector

Track record of driving growth across multiple verticals and pan‑European markets

Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills at C‑suite level

Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and ability to turn insights into action

Experience in ICT, Customer Experience, or digital transformation solutions

Fluent in German and English; additional European languages are a plus

Confident in using CRM systems and modern sales tools

Entrepreneurial, results‑driven, and hands‑on with a collaborative approach

What awaits you

Smart Working: Hybrid working with hours that best fit your private life. And on top of that: Work from abroad for up to 90 days per year!

Mobility promotion: Use our Job‑Rad offer for your daily journeys or enjoy the comfort of the Deutschland ticket with our subsidy

The Damovo culture: Unleash your full potential in an innovative and international environment with flat hierarchies and a first‑name basis culture

Diverse development opportunities: Regular training courses and free Babbel language courses are part of our offering

Attractive conditions: A competitive salary package, 30 days of vacation, and special leave for family occasions ensure a good work‑life balance. We also support you with your retirement savings.

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