Sales Director

Kuka AG

$100K — $150K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • 8+ years of sales experience in automation, supply chain, or logistics solutions.
  • Proven success in closing complex, high-value sales deals.
  • Strong knowledge of warehouse automation, robotics, or supply chain processes.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
  • Proficient in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement sales strategies to exceed revenue and margin goals.
  • Identify high-value opportunities in target industries.
  • Build and maintain long-term client relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Serve as the primary contact for aligning client needs with Swisslog's offerings.
  • Collaborate with engineering and product teams to create customized solutions.
  • Communicate the value proposition effectively to clients.
  • Conduct market research to uncover trends and customer needs.
  • Manage sales pipeline accurately and forecast revenue regularly.
  • Partner with teams across the company to align sales with overall goals.
  • Mentor and support junior sales team members.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to drive innovation in intralogistics and automation.
  • Be part of a global enterprise with a commitment to professional growth.
  • Join a team rooted in Swiss values with a focus on exceptional customer value.
  • Engage in a collaborative environment that fosters team spirit.
Full Job Description
As the Sales Director - You will be responsible for driving individual sales efforts, developing strategic partnerships, and managing the entire sales cycle for Swisslog's advanced automation. This role requires a dynamic and experienced sales professional with a proven track record in the automation, logistics, or supply chain industries.

Sales Strategy & Execution:
  • Develop and execute sales strategies to meet and exceed revenue and margin targets.
  • Identify and prioritize high-value opportunities in target industries

Client Relationship Management:
  • Build and nurture long-term relationships with clients, prospects, and key stakeholders.
  • Act as the primary contact for clients, ensuring alignment with their business needs and Swisslog's offerings.

Solution Selling:
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product development teams to design tailored solutions.
  • Effectively communicate the value proposition of Swisslog.

Market Insights:
  • Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and customer needs.
  • Monitor competitors and industry developments to refine sales approaches.

Pipeline Management:
  • Maintain an accurate and up-to-date sales pipeline using CRM tools.
  • Forecast revenue and report sales performance metrics regularly.

Collaboration & Leadership:
  • Partner with marketing, operations, and leadership teams to align sales efforts with company goals.
  • Mentor and guide junior sales team members as needed.


What you need to succeed

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience in sales, with a focus on automation, supply chain, or logistics solutions.
  • Proven success in closing complex, high-value sales deals.
  • Strong understanding of warehouse automation, robotics, or supply chain processes.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Willingness to travel as required.


Our promise to you

Swisslog is a world of opportunity for people who can deliver a game changing mission: driving the future of intralogistics, by shaping an era of robotic and data-driven automated solutions that create exceptional customer value.

Join us on this journey and you'll be part of a global enterprise that's proud of its Swiss roots - and hugely excited by the worldwide opportunities open to everyone in the Swisslog family. So come and realize your potential, in a team that's united by passion and driven by the OneSwisslog team spirit.

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