Sales Manager – Germany

Who is DESOTEC? DESOTEC, founded in 1990, is the leading provider of mobile filtration solutions in Europe and is establishing this l eading market position in the United States since 2023. Thanks to its unique, flexible, circular service concept and the extensive expertise built up over many decades, DESOTEC unburdens its industrial customers and helps them to make their operations or products more sustainable. DESOTEC's customer base is constantly growing thanks to a strong focus on 24/7 service and a commitment to design and deliver the best purification solution in close dialogue with the customer. DESOTEC has about 450 employees worldwide , all committed to helping protect the planet by driving positive ecological change across industries. In 2026, DESOTEC earned its second consecutive EcoVadis Gold rating for sustainability, placing it among the top 5% of companies assessed worldwide. Further information is available at . Follow @desotec on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Your tasks & responsibilities? New Business Development : As a Sales Hunter , your primary focus will be to generate, create, manage, and develop new business opportunities within our strategic target markets. Technical and Commercial Solutions : Provide technical and commercial solution support to prospects, leveraging the expertise of our in-house application specialists. You'll tailor solutions to meet the unique needs of potential clients. Opportunity Management : Actively track and manage opportunities through our sales-oriented CRM system. Maintain regular follow-ups with prospects at various levels, including purchasing, process engineering, and plant management. Quotation Management : Prepare and present offers, handling incoming requests promptly and efficiently. Customer Base Expansion : Employ active prospecting techniques to expand our customer base in your assigned region. This may involve participating in international trade fairs several times a year. Frequent Travel : Be prepared for regular travel within your assigned region, which may include overnight stays. Occasional travel to our headquarters in Belgium may be required. On-site Engagement : Spend a significant portion of your time on the road (~3 days per week), engaging with prospects and customers, consistently building and nurturing relationships. Do these tasks and responsibilities appeal to you? Then take a look and see if you recognize yourself in the profile below! Who are you? Proven track record of successful sales experience, with a focus on new client acquisition . Strong technical aptitude to understand and communicate complex solutions effectively. Work experience in biogas, chemicals, water treatment, soil remediation or environmental techniques is an asset. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and a true " hunter " mentality. Willingness to travel frequently, with flexibility for overnight stays The region will be assigned as close as possible to your place of residence. Fluent in German (Native Level) and English ; additional languages are a plus. If you can't tick off all the boxes, but you do recognize yourself in our three core values Teamwork , Excellence and Devotion , then we definitely invite you to take a chance and apply! What does your team look like? As Sales Manager, you will join a team of 6 of wonderful, driven Sales colleagues in Germany. This team is in close collaboration with our 2 internal sales colleagues. And it is also part of a total of 42 Sales Managers across Europe. You report to the Regional Business Director (RBD). What's in it for you? It goes without saying that you get a lot in return in exchange for your unbridled dedication and enthusiasm: A competitive salary: We guarantee you a (more than) competitive base salary, depending on your experience. Fringe benefits: To optimize your salary package, you can count on a company car, a smartphone (iPhone) with a mobile subscription, Discounts through partnerships: Through Benefits at Work you get discounts at Center Parcs, Zalando, , Krëfel, Decathlon and many more. Work-life-balance / hybrid working: You will work entirely from your comfortable home office . This flexible working arrangement allows you to start your workday in a relaxed manner, avoiding the morning rush, and to enjoy a high level of autonomy. Of course, you’ll be in close touch with your colleagues and manager via Teams, and during our biennial International Sales Meetings in Belgium. Time off to schedule freely: At DESOTEC there is no collective closure. You enjoy 26 paid vacation days and have the freedom to take 10 unpaid vacation days on top of that. This way you can increase your number of vacation days to 36 days! Personal & professional growth: You will have every opportunity to immerse yourself in your new role, but also to grow personally and professionally through an extensive range of training courses. Fun and relaxation: You will regularly be invited to one of the many afterworks and other fun activities. Each team also gets a team building budget – it's up to you how you spend it!