Sales Manager responsible for expanding global sales of MES solutions, building relationships across diverse industries and achieving sales targets. Engage with customers while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
Own and exceed annual sales targets within your assigned territory
Develop and execute strategic sales plans to drive MES adoption and expand the customer base
Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with technical, operational, and C-level stakeholders
Deliver compelling product demonstrations, proposals, and commercial negotiations
Collaborate closely with Presales, Business Development, Marketing, and Delivery teams
Stay current on industry-specific trends, challenges, and opportunities, particularly in high-tech and regulated manufacturing environments (e.g., semiconductor, electronics, life sciences, industrial equipment)
Provide accurate sales forecasts and performance reporting, recommending corrective actions when needed
Represent the company at industry events, customer meetings, and trade shows
Operate autonomously while remaining fully aligned with the global sales strategy
Requirements
Proven success in sales leadership roles within complex B2B environments
A growth-driven, data-oriented mindset with strong strategic planning skills
Excellent communication skills and a natural ability to build trusted relationships
Comfort working in dynamic, fast-evolving market environments
Experience selling Perpetual or SaaS Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or Manufacturing Data Platform solutions
Strong ability to articulate competitive advantages, value propositions, and solution differentiation
Experience partnering with sales teams and prospective customers to understand business objectives and define value-driven solutions
Demonstrated experience developing ROI-based value propositions and cost/benefit analyses
Expertise in account strategy development and tactical penetration planning, with disciplined follow-up and communication practices
Proven negotiation experience, including pricing and contractual agreements, to successfully close deals
Background in manufacturing environments for complex industries such as semiconductor, electronics, life sciences, or industrial equipment
Excellent spoken and written English communication skills
**What we consider a plus (not mandatory)**
Knowledge of semiconductor, electronics, medical devices, or industrial equipment manufacturing processes and environments
Familiarity with Industry 4.0 / Smart Factory initiatives
Existing network within target manufacturing industries
Experience with complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise deals
Background working with system integrators or technology partners
Fluency in additional languages (e.g., German, French, Spanish, or Mandarin)
Experience using CRM tools such as Dynamics or Salesforce for pipeline management and forecasting
Technical background or ability to translate technical concepts into business value
Experience working in global or matrixed organizations
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