Sales Development Diagnostic & Workshop Solutions - DACH (m/f/d)

Become our next FutureStarter Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary! Sales Development Diagnostic & Workshop Solutions - DACH (m/f/d) Country/Region: DE Location: Schweinfurt, BY, DE, 97424 Req ID 79238 | Schweinfurt, Germany, ZF Friedrichshafen AG About the Team As a Sales Development Diagnostic & Workshop Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in creating and expanding our market presence and driving revenue growth in the DACH region. Your primary responsibilities will involve actively identifying and developing new business channels, negotiating commercial agreements, conducting market research, engaging with key customers, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure excellent customer experiences. What you can look forward to as Sales Development Diagnostic & Workshop Solutions (m/d/f): Actively identify, pursue and develop new business channels to sell diagnostics tools to garages and workshops via various channels Negotiate and close commercial agreements to drive product penetration and revenue growth Engage directly with key customers, fostering strong relationships and closing sales deals Implement a sales plan that expands the company’s customer base and ensures its strong presence in the market Liaise with the product and marketing teams, providing on-the-ground insights and feedback from customers Collaborate with the marketing team to maximize the impact of promotional campaigns for our solutions within the territory Stay up-to-date with industry trends, market activities, and competitors and adjust the field sales strategies accordingly Manage and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships through regular field visits and follow-ups Work with internal teams (like sales, customer service, and product development) to ensure a consistent and excellent customer experience Your Profile as Sales Development Diagnostic & Workshop Solutions (m/d/f): Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field Minimum 10 years of proven field sales, sales development or business development experience with automotive aftermarket focus on aftermarket diagnostics tools Proven track record of achieving field sales, sales, channel targets, and driving business growth Demonstrated ability to identify and develop business channels on the ground Good understanding of the DACH market peculiarities and dynamics Very strong negotiation skills with a track record of successfully closing deals Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships Very good and demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with teams such as sales, marketing, and customer service Fluent in German and English - additional languages are a strong plus Why you should choose ZF in Schweinfurt: Join us in our modern offices in the heart of Schweinfurt, working with cutting-edge technologies and a team of experts. Enjoy the stability of an international corporation and more: The possibility of hybrid work Continuous training and development Language courses during working hours Be part of a dynamic environment that values growth and excellence! Be part of our ZF team as Sales Development Diagnostic & Workshop Solutions - DACH (m/f/d) and apply now! Contact What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company? At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility. Find out how we work at ZF: Job Segment: Field Sales, Market Research, Product Development, Sales, Marketing, Research, Automotive