Sales Director- Europe

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Elmo is looking for an experienced and driven Sales Director- Europe to lead our regional activities across Germany and Italy and manage key strategic accounts. • Full ownership of all sales activities and performance across the territory (Germany & Italy) • Develop, execute, and drive a comprehensive European sales development plan • Lead, train, coach, and mentor the regional sales team to achieve ambitious targets • Personally manage a portfolio of strategic key accounts, ensuring long-term growth and strong customer relationships • Actively engage with customers and prospects through regular meetings and visits across the region • Drive close collaboration between the German branch and global HQ, ensuring alignment and ongoing business updates • Work closely with the HQ Marketing team to plan and execute regional activities, including exhibitions, trade shows, and conferences • Partner with HR on hiring, onboarding, and team development, in line with local labor laws and global policies • Take full ownership of all incoming sales leads and ensure maximum business potential is achieved • Build and manage the annual operating budget in coordination with HQ • Ensure the team is fully equipped with up-to-date tools, product knowledge, and market insights • Promote and enforce CRM as a daily working tool across the team • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) • Minimum 7 years of experience in industrial sales and account management • At least 3 years of experience in sales management • Proven experience in motion control / servo / automation sales – strong advantage • Solid technical knowledge in mechatronics, electronics, control systems, or software • Strong track record in driving sales growth and achieving targets • Experience working with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and analytical tools (e.g., Power BI) • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Priority ERP – an advantage • Excellent written and verbal English – full fluency required • Strong leadership and managerial capabilities • Strategic, multi-tasking mindset with a hands-on approach • Excellent communication and negotiation skills 🌍 Location: Germany / Italy (Hybrid, frequent travel) Elmo Motion Control (A Bosch Company) enables the world’s most advanced robotics, medical devices, semiconductor equipment, and industrial automation systems.