International Sales Manager – Automated Storage & Material Handling

About the role

We are seeking an International Sales Manager to lead the growth of our automated storage and material handling solutions across global industrial markets. Based primarily from a home office, you will travel internationally to engage with key customers, develop tailored storage concepts, and drive complex project sales from inception to contract signing.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and expand international sales for automated storage systems, material handling, and intralogistics projects.
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with strategic industrial customers and key accounts.
• Consult customers on optimized storage concepts, automation strategies, and material flow solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and pre‑sales teams to create technical layout concepts that meet customer requirements.
• Lead end‑to‑end project‑based sales cycles, from inquiry through negotiation and closing.
• Identify new business opportunities and support existing accounts to increase repeat business.
• Represent the company at customer visits, trade fairs, and industry events worldwide.
• Contribute to the evolution of sales structures, customer processes, and market strategy.

Required profile

• Senior‑level professional with proven experience in international technical sales.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Strong consultative selling and strategic account development skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly and work autonomously.

Required skills

• Knowledge of automated storage systems.
• Understanding of material handling and intralogistics solutions.

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the growth of a global sales organization.
• Exposure to complex automation projects across multiple markets.
• Stable, long‑term oriented company with a strong market reputation.
• Entrepreneurial role with significant autonomy and customer ownership.