Regional Sales Manager – Livestock Technology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Oversee the sales team for ruminant technologies to meet regional revenue and organizational goals.

• Effectively position the technology product lineup within the regional market.

• Directly supervise a regional sales team comprising up to 10 Technology Sales Representatives and/or Customer Success Specialists.

• Create and execute a regional business strategy.

• Incorporate lead-generation tactics into regional business initiatives.

• Guarantee professional account management, high customer satisfaction, and a superior Net Promoter Score.

• Drive Business Unit performance through effective leadership and management.

• Manage talent by attracting, retaining, and motivating employees.

• Guide, coach, and develop the sales team while fostering a high-performance team culture.

• Conduct performance evaluations, offer continuous feedback, and acknowledge accomplishments.

• Tackle conflict situations in a constructive manner.

• Ensure consistent communication and transparent leadership throughout the region.

• Generate innovative ideas and address challenges that extend beyond the regional scope.

• Collaborate with regional teams, Technology Support, and BioPharma divisions.

• Establish networks within the EURAM region and share knowledge with international colleagues.

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with sales partners and distributors.

• Work for a globally recognized leader in veterinary medicine, animal health products, vaccines, health management solutions, services, and digitally connected animal health products.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of demonstrated professional experience in a customer-facing capacity, ideally in Customer Success, Sales, Account Management, or a similar domain.

• A strong passion for agriculture and technology, along with a comprehensive understanding of dairy farming, including aspects of reproduction, animal health, nutrition, and milk quality.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, fluent in German with proficient English capabilities.

• Technical proficiency and the capability to comprehend and articulate complex products and systems.

• Robust knowledge of animal health technologies or similar technical, product-related, and market insights.

• Practical experience in dairy farming or direct sales to farmers is advantageous.

• Strong focus on market share and growth potential.

• Familiarity with territory and business management principles.

• Leadership experience with the ability to cultivate and develop high-performing teams.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, adept presentation skills, and analytical thinking.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Valid driver’s license required.

• Willingness to undertake extensive travel, including overnight stays (approximately 50%).

• Residing in the sales region or readiness to relocate to the relevant area.

• Required skills: Adaptability, Customer Satisfaction, Preventive Maintenance, Product Sales Training, Remote Team Management, Report Preparation, Sales Data Management, Sales Support, Sales Team Management, Team Leadership.

• Preferred skills: English Language, Leadership.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement.

• No relocation assistance provided.

• Employer-sponsored visa: No.

• Regular employee status.

• Extensive business travel with overnight stays (approximately 50%).

• Equal-opportunity employer.

• Preference in hiring for individuals with severe disabilities and equivalent capabilities when equally qualified.