Director International Sales (m/f/d) High-impact leadership role with room to shape the future in Köln

Our client is a successful player in the in vitro diagnostics sector. Their success is driven by an innovative product portfolio, long-term customer and partner relationships, and a strong commitment to quality and reliability. Short decision-making processes and a culture of appreciation create space for independent and entrepreneurial action. As part of the further development of the sales organization, we are offering a confident leader the opportunity to take full responsibility for sales, market development, and business development, driving new growth initiatives. Your challenge Leadership and further development of an international sales team with a focus on revenue, margin and sales performance Overall responsibility for budget, forecast, revenue and margin development as well as relevant working capital KPIs Development and implementation of international sales and growth strategies Management of sales activities in coordination with production, supply chain, local markets and other internal interfaces Analysis of market, customer and competitor developments and derivation of concrete measures Strategic development of an international business segment and the associated product portfolio Identification of new market potential and development of existing markets Responsibility for global key accounts and strategically important customer relationships Leadership and further development of international customer and sales structures Coordination of product launches and successful market development Organization and leadership of international sales meetings Your outstanding profile Completed degree in natural sciences Several years of leadership experience in an international sales environment International experience in building and developing markets and customer relationships Strong entrepreneurial and commercial understanding Experience in budgeting, forecasting, margin management and sales KPIs Strategic mindset combined with a strong hands-on mentality High customer and results orientation as well as strong negotiation skills Confident leadership personality with strong communication and networking skills Resilience, initiative and decision-making strength Fluent English language skills Willingness to travel internationally and to travel regularly to the office in Germany Your perspective International leadership position with a high level of strategic responsibility Significant scope for shaping the further development of a global business area Dynamic and international working environment Long-term development perspective Attractive overall package including extensive benefits Do you create new paths, make decisions, and take responsibility? If you are interested in this challenging position, we look forward to receiving your detailed application quoting the reference number 112 320 , preferably via our ISG Career Portal or by email. ISG International Service Group Calle Tirvia 5, Madrid 28040 Sergio Rivera Chanivet @: application.rivera@isg.com