Vice President Sales and Business Development

About The Role A global industrial leader in the mobility sector is seeking a Vice President of Sales and Business Development to lead and expand its European operations. The role is critical to driving profitable growth, leading an experienced sales team, and executing strategic go-to-market plans within the automotive fastening industry. This is a key executive position based in Germany, reporting directly to company leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead the European sales and business development organization (approx. 40 staff)

Define and execute strategic sales and marketing initiatives to grow revenue and market share

Identify new market opportunities and oversee expansion into target geographies

Build and maintain relationships with key customers and stakeholders across Europe

Personally manage strategic accounts and represent the company at events and conferences

Optimize internal sales processes and implement state-of-the-art CRM and pricing tools

Oversee performance metrics and KPI reporting for all business development activities

Align product development and sales teams in customer-centric innovation projects

Ensure consistent and effective communication with internal teams and global regions (Asia, Americas)

Drive risk management practices in commercial and reputational matters

Manage cross-functional projects to enhance business performance and efficiency

Coordinate market trend and competitor analysis for strategic decision-making

Requirements

University degree (business or technical discipline preferred)

Minimum 7 years of senior sales leadership experience in the automotive sector (ideally C-parts/Fasteners)

Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to develop and mentor high-performance teams

Expertise in CRM systems, pricing tools, and performance management strategies

Strong customer focus with excellent negotiation and communication skills

Fluent in German and English

High stress resilience and self-management skills

Flexibility and willingness to travel frequently across Europe

References from previous employers and willingness to complete a background check

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