Job: Sales Manager – International Markets
CALJAN

Role Purpose
The International Sales Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth in territories where the company does not currently operate through a direct subsidiary. This includes key strategic markets such as Spain, Poland, Eastern Europe, Potentially also supporting the Middle East, and selected emerging regions.
This is a critical Sales and business development role focused on expanding our market share, developing long-term customer relationships, and implementing market entry and growth strategies. The individual will operate with high levels of autonomy and must be both strategically-minded and execution-focused, capable of leading the full commercial process from initial lead generation through to negotiation and contract signing.
The role requires a self-driven sales professional with a hunter mentality, strong international commercial expertise, and deep experience in capital equipment sales within logistics, warehouse automation, or material handling sectors.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Market Development
- Develop and execute tailored go-to-market strategies for designated international regions, prioritizing market potential, competitive positioning, and local buying behaviors.
- Conduct market research to identify high-potential verticals, local trends, and unmet customer needs within logistics, postal, e-commerce, 3PL, and warehousing sectors.
- Establish and grow sales channels in white-space markets via direct customer engagement.
Business Acquisition & Sales Execution
- Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities in early-stage markets.
- Lead the complete sales cycle – from initial outreach and technical consultation to solution presentation, tender response, pricing, and contract negotiation.
- Deliver compelling value propositions based on our suite of capital equipment offerings, tailored to the operational and ROI needs of each client.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities and convert these into profitable long-term customer contracts.
Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with C-level executives, procurement leaders, engineers, and operations managers in targeted accounts.
- Serve as the customer’s trusted advisor and primary point of contact throughout the pre- and post-sales lifecycle.
- Collaborate with internal technical and engineering teams to ensure solutions are aligned with customer needs and operational requirements.
Commercial Excellence
- Prepare and deliver accurate sales forecasts, reports, and market intelligence to regional and global sales leadership.
- Ensure compliance with internal pricing structures, approval processes, and margin targets.
- Provide input into pricing strategies, competitive positioning, and business case development.
Representation & Brand Positioning
- Represent the company at industry trade shows, conferences, and networking events, actively promoting our value proposition.
- Act as the voice of the customer internally, providing feedback to product development, marketing, and service teams on regional needs and solution improvements.
Candidate Profile
Essential Experience & Skills
- Minimum of 5–7 years’ international sales experience in capital equipment or complex solutions, ideally within warehouse automation, parcel handling, intralogistics, or related industrial sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to win new business in new markets, including solution-selling to technically sophisticated customers.
- Experience managing full deal cycles of €250k+, with long lead times and multiple stakeholders.
- Proven success in developing new markets, not just managing existing accounts.
- Strong commercial negotiation skills and understanding of CAPEX sales processes.
- Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Spanish or Polish is a significant advantage.
Personal Attributes
- Entrepreneurial and self-motivated with a hunter mindset and strong business
- development drive.
- Strategic thinker with an ability to adapt messaging and approach for different cultures and markets.
- Culturally intelligent and comfortable operating across diverse international environments.
- Excellent communicator and presenter – able to influence, negotiate, and gain buy-in from senior stakeholders.
- Resilient and proactive, able to manage ambiguity and act decisively in developing regions.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, International Trade, or related field.
- Further qualifications (e.g. MBA or technical certifications) are beneficial but not required.
Travel Requirements
- Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally up to 40% of the time.
- Travel may include site visits, installations, customer meetings, industry events, and partner support activities across Europe, the Middle East, and selected emerging markets.
We Offer
- A role in an innovative, growing company with a strong global presence.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Work with cutting-edge technology and solutions.
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