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YOU WILL...
- build, manage and grow our high performing Direct Sales & Key Account Management Team through leadership and motivation
- define sales strategies and their operational implementation to establish KINEXON as a leading player in the US
- sell software products, combined hardware and software solutions, as well as service and support
- identify, qualify, develop and successfully close deals
- drive growth by defining and implementing new customer acquisition strategies
- design and optimize sales processes
- analyse, report and forecast on sales metrics and relevant key figures
- attract, develop and motivate talent for the sales department in collaboration with People & Culture
- report directly to and work closely with our CRO Industries
YOU...
- have 5-10 years of sales leadership experience in SaaS, enterprise software and/or combined hardware and enterprise software solutions with focus on logistics and manufacturing for IoT/Production & Logistics topics
- have experience in building a sales team
- have a strong hands-on mentality and ability to continue to drive our expansion plans in new and high growth markets
- have C-level sales experience and proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets
- have strong leadership skills and ability to coach, develop and inspire a team
- have industry knowledge in manufacturing and logistics and a strong network in those verticals
- English language skills, further foreign language skills are an advantage.
At KINEXON, you will meet people with a similar mindset who are passionate about innovative technologies and love to master new challenges in a team, as well as create great products.
Become part of our team and enjoy the following benefits:
- #Freetime 30 days (DE) / 20 days (US) paid vacation to refuel your energy (for full-time employees)
- #WeCare – take your time off for the family (parental leave etc.)
- #WorkingHours – Early bird or night owl - you can choose your flexible work hours.
- #FlexibleLocation – we work with a hybrid and remote model.
- #OneTeam - We enjoy spending time together at regular team and company events.
- #OnTop - further benefits selected by you annually out of a range of benefits that we offer (mobility, sports, vacation budget, training budget and more)
If you want to find out more about our benefits, you can look here and with a visit to Instagram wearekinexon you can get a look behind the scenes.
About Us
KINEXON is a global location-based technology leader that develops groundbreaking hardware and software solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT). Our vision is a world in perfect, frictionless flow. Wherever assets, people or operations are in motion, we can improve and automate the underlying processes, creating powerful results for our customers. Founded in 2012, and headquartered in Munich, Germany, KINEXON has grown to more than 300 employees across offices in Munich and Chicago.
Being a KINEXIAN means you are willing to create real impact for your team, department, and the company as a whole - all while contributing to our most valued asset, our culture.
At KINEXON we want to establish and guarantee an environment in which each person has equal opportunities and has the ability to shine and develop. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to the success of a company. Therefore our employment opportunities are open to all individuals, no matter which gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, ability, place of origion, or socioeconomic status.
There is no better time to join than NOW. What are you waiting for? Join us on this exciting journey!
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