Head of Sales | Berlin | €75K + Bonus

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the sales of cutting-edge scientific products, utilising your deep technical expertise.
• Proactively acquire new clients, offer consulting, provide ongoing support, and ensure long-term customer retention.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to develop tailored customer solutions that meet specific needs.
• Work alongside international sales partners and contribute to the development of multi-year sales goals.
• Prepare quotes, handle order processing, and ensure smooth transactions.
• Act as a liaison for the technical support team, particularly in customer-facing communications.
• Organise and execute sales trips, including customer visits, product demonstrations, trade fairs, and conferences.
• Contribute to the strategic expansion of customer bases and markets.
• Maintain and update client information using our CRM system.

Qualifications:

• A degree in a technical or scientific field, such as physics, physical engineering, photonics, or metrology.
• You bring a confident, approachable demeanour and have a natural ability to engage with customers.
• You thrive in an autonomous role and take ownership of your responsibilities.
• A logical and analytical approach to technical challenges is essential.
• A solid understanding of imaging and spectroscopy is key, along with experience selling complex technical products.
• Fluent in both German and English, with excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Occasional travel (less than 10%) within Germany and internationally.

Benefits:

• A diverse, dynamic role with significant responsibility and excellent opportunities for professional growth.
• Work in a company that values innovation and teamwork, with flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes.
• Enjoy flexible working hours and a hybrid work model (mix of home office and on-site).
• A mobility allowance for your company ticket.

If this sounds like something of interest, please feel free to apply below or alternatively reach out to me at Sailajan Shritharan sailajan@optimussearch.com