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    Sales Director EMEA (gn)

    ZIM Aircraft Seating GmbH

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    Posted 1 week ago
    Work Type

    Remote

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    das erwartet dich bei unsWe are seeking a dynamic Sales Director EMEA (gn) to join our growing international sales team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing relationships with existing customers, developing new business opportunities, and driving profitable sales growth across the EMEA region.

    The role is based in Germany and can be performed remotely, with regular visits to our office in Markdorf, and involves regular travel within the EMEA region.Your

    Responsibilities Help to develop and implement the sales strategy for the EMEA region, aligned with the company’s global strategic objectives Build and maintain strong relationships with airline customers, leasing companies, and OEMs across the EMEA region Identify market opportunities, customer needs, and competitive developments in the EMEA market to inform product portfolio discussions Oversee multiple proposal and bid processes, pricing calculation, commercial negotiations, and contract management within the region, in line with global guidelines Collaborate closely with Engineering, Program Management, and other functions to ensure customer satisfaction and flawless execution Represent ZIM Aircraft Seating at regional trade shows, industry events, and key customer meetings across the EMEA region Report directly to the Vice President Global Sales and contribute to the EMEA region’s strategic decision-making deine skills Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related field Minimum 8 years of experience in sales or key account management roles, ideally within the aviation, aerospace, or aircraft interiors industry Proven track record of sales success in the EMEA market, including an established customer and industry network Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills Fluency in business-level English, both written and spoken; German is a plus Ability to navigate complex technical products and long sales cycles Entrepreneurial mindset,

    Selling Motion

    Sales Cycle

    Enterprise

    6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Territory

    Geographic

    Region-based territory assignment

    Requirements at a Glance

    Experience·8+ years required
    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Master's/MBA·Required
    Negotiation·Required skill
    Account Management·Required skill

    Typical Day — Sales Rep

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Proposals & business cases1–2/week
    Pipeline managementDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

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    Remote Friendly

    Location flexibility

    Tags

    Sales-Director
    EMEA-Sales-Leadership
    Business-Development
    Account-Management
    Sales-Management
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