About Knick
Knick has stood for 80 years for high-tech solutions in measurement and control technology. We are a family business with strong roots and values—a combination of innovation and tradition that enables us to develop unique and pioneering system solutions for our customers. If you want to make a real impact in your profession and develop your skills through challenging and varied tasks, you have come to the right place!
Tasks
•Responsibility for the strategic and operational management of international sales for our analytical measurement technology product area in designated foreign markets
•Developing and implementing sustainable sales strategies to successfully position our products in international markets
•Leading, motivating, and developing international sales teams and external sales partners
•Identifying and developing new markets and business opportunities worldwide
•Expanding and maintaining long-term customer relationships with key accounts and strategic partners
•Responsibility for revenue, earnings, and growth targets in international markets
•Managing and optimizing sales processes as well as forecast and budget planning
•Analyzing market, competitor, and customer developments to derive strategic measures
•Working closely with Marketing, Product Management, and other departments
•Representing the company at international trade fairs, events, and customer meetings
•Providing technical advice to international customers and developing customer-specific solutions for their applications
•Regular reporting to executive management
Requirements
•Completed degree in process engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, pharmacy, pharmaceutical technology, or a comparable qualification
•Several years of professional experience in international sales, ideally of analytical measuring instruments or similar technically sophisticated products
•Confident and proven negotiating skills in an international environment
•High degree of initiative, a structured approach to work, and a strong focus on closing deals and on customers
•You work from a home office but visit your customers internationally most of the time (approx. 50%)
•Very good German and English skills
Nice to have
•Additional foreign languages are an advantage, e.g. Spanish, Portuguese
Conditions
•30 days of annual leave, so you can consciously make time for balance and recovery
•Occupational health insurance, providing additional benefits to support your health
•Individual training and professional development opportunities to further develop your knowledge in the technological field
•Optionally, an upper-mid-size company car, including for private use
•A company mobile phone included as part of the position
