CSO / International Sales Leader Construction Supply Industry

In this key position, you will be responsible for the overall strategic and operational sales. You will strengthen the core market in Europe, particularly build on the market presence in Germany, and drive the internationalization of the company forward.

You will not act from a distance but close to the market: You will lead the outside sales team and key account management, accompany strategically important customers personally, and set clear impulses for growth, performance, and customer orientation.

If you successfully implement the sales agenda, there is a realistic perspective of rising to CEO/Geschäftsführungsverantwortung.

Aufgaben

• Strategic expansion of market presence in Germany, Europe, and other international target markets
• Operative leadership, steering, and further development of the outside sales team and key account management
• Responsibility for revenue, result, and earnings targets in sales
• Active acquisition and personal care of strategically important large customers
• Further development of existing customer relationships and exploration of new market potential
• Analysis of markets, competitors, customer needs, and growth opportunities
• Participation in trade fairs, industry meetings, and relevant customer events
• Closeness to product development, technology, and management
• Translation of customer feedback and market requirements into new product and innovation impulses
• BUILDING a strong, motivated, and market-oriented sales culture

Qualifikation

You are a sales-strong leadership personality with technical affinity, entrepreneurial spirit, and the willingness to shape markets actively.

You understand sales not only as a steering function but as personal responsibility at the customer, in the team, and in the market.

You bring:

• Multiple years of leadership experience in technical B2B sales
• Experience in the construction supply industry, preferably in the field of building materials, wood construction, fastening technology, or structural high-rise products
• Special understanding of timber construction; additional experience in mineral construction is welcome
• Familiarity with the requirements of executing contractors, construction companies, engineers, statisticians, planners, and technical decision-makers
• Demonstrable successes in expanding markets, customer structures, and sales teams
• Experience in managing strategically important large customers and key account management
• Sovereign leadership personality with hunter mentality, implementation strength, and empathy
• Ability to combine technical competence with persuasive sales skills
• International mindset and willingness to travel within Germany and Europe
• You have very good German and English language skills.
• Entrepreneurial maturity and potential for a future CEO/Geschäftsführungsrole

Your Personality

You are present, connected, and convincing. You can challenge people and foster them, give orientation, and create connection. At the same time, you are approachable, market-oriented, and willing to take the next step with customers.

You fit particularly well into this role if:

• You like to take responsibility
• You actively drive growth
• You develop teams performance-oriented
• You can convincingly explain technical products
• You speak the language of customers, engineers, and statisticians
• You think strategically but act operatively
• You are looking for the next step towards Geschäftsführung

Benefits

Our client offers you a top-level leadership position with high design freedom, short decision-making paths, and clear development prospects.

You can expect:

• A key position at an internationally successful brand company
• An excellent reputation in the market
• High-quality, technically demanding products with a strong quality claim
• High design freedom in expanding markets, sales, and internationalization
• Closeness to management and product development
• The opportunity to shape the next growth step decisively
• A realistic perspective on CEO/Geschäftsführungsverantwortung
• An attractive remuneration package and company car
• The security of a financially solid company

If you are looking for an entrepreneurial sales role where you don't just manage, but shape, develop, and take overall responsibility, we look forward to a confidential exchange with you.

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