Sales Manager Sensor Technology Rotary Encoders (a)

About the job

• You are the driving force in motion sales – you ensure that the motion business grows and develops further.
• You take responsibility for large sales projects – from the first customer contact to closing.
• You develop and implement business development in the field of motion control – with a focus on sustainable growth.
• Together with the countries, you create country-specific sales strategies and implement them with the local teams.
• You define target industries and markets and develop a clear strategy to successfully establish a foothold there.
• In close cooperation with the sales units, you identify, win, and strategically develop key accounts.
• You build a strong team of business development managers and continuously develop it further.
• You ensure that contribution margins are achieved – and measure performance with clear KPIs.
• You live the hands-on approach: You are not only a manager but the number 1 salesperson in the business unit. You go to customers yourself, conduct talks, and make the difference.

• You are an experienced sales personality with high drive, closing strength, and clear customer orientation.
• You have a completed degree in engineering or business administration (bachelor's or master's).
• You have several years of experience in B2B sales – ideally in industrial automation or drive technology.
• Technical know-how in motion control (e.g., rotary encoders, servo drives) is a clear advantage.
• You bring leadership experience – both disciplinary and in leading virtual, international teams.
• You master project management and can implement complex projects in a structured and efficient manner.
• You communicate confidently in German and English – with negotiation skills and presence at all levels.
• You work strategically, process-oriented, and goal-oriented – with foresight and a hands-on mentality.
• You like to travel – nationally and internationally – and move confidently in direct customer contact.

• Infrastructure & Equipment: Depending on the location, there are free parking spaces, changing rooms with shower facilities, discounted clothing, and other advantages.
• Catering: We provide affordable, good catering, special offers for night shifts, and fruits and mineral water for in-between.
• Work-Life Balance & Family: We support families and design working hours as flexibly as possible. And very importantly: unforeseen incidents and difficult times also have a place with us.
• Events: We also like to celebrate events. For example, at our legendary summer parties or joint Christmas celebrations. Or on our team outings. And we are quite good in sports events as well.
• Care & Bonuses: We say thank you for long-standing company loyalty or special commitment in job recommendations externally. We appreciate special effort and give something back.
• Health: We have high standards in occupational safety and support our employees with health offers to stay fit and healthy.
• Social Benefits: Depending on the location, we support our employees with attractive conditions for pension, accident, and special leave.
• Young Talent: We equip our specialists of tomorrow with top training. Besides that, there are other experiences best made when young. Joint camps with various sports and group activities, for example.
• Knowledge & Learning: In addition to language courses, we offer company-specific further training depending on the professional field. And so that one hand knows what the other is doing, we enable assignments in other work areas.
• Discounts & Reductions: Depending on the location, our employees benefit from special conditions and discounts in the areas of sports, leisure, and clothing.

The Baumer Group is an internationally leading manufacturer of sensors and measuring instruments for factory and process automation. We owe this success to our approximately 2,800 employees worldwide, who are always looking for the best solutions for our customers with passion, expertise, and commitment.