Area Sales Manager - DACH (Specialty)

**Who We Are:**

Sailun Tyre Europe (STE) is part of Sailun Group, one of the world's leading tyre manufacturers and among the fastest-growing tyre companies globally. Today, Sailun Group is ranked among the Top 10 tyre manufacturers by industry rankings and is recognised among the Top 10 most valuable tyre brands worldwide. Sailun Group has developed into a global tyre enterprise of 25,000 dedicated talents with products sold in 180+ countries and regions. In Europe, STE operates with a dedicated local team across Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Technical, IT, Finance, HR and Operations. Driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to delivering exceptional and smart customer experiences, Sailun continuously invests in the research of advanced tyre technologies, intelligent manufacturing and product development across PCR, TBR and Specialty tyre segments. With a growing portfolio of globally recognised brands, we are committed to driving the future of mobility through our Smart Performance philosophy across products, people and the customer journey. At STE, we believe in combining global strength with local expertise and are continuously expanding our footprint looking for talented, entrepreneurial and passionate individuals who want to grow together with our dynamic business and help shape the next chapter of our journey.

**Position Overview:**

As an Area Sales Manager, you will be instrumental in expanding our market presence in the DACH region and achieving strategic growth objectives. You will leverage your extensive experience in the tyre industry - concretely in the specialty tyres sector - to build and maintain strong relationships with customers, develop sales forecasts, and collaborate closely with our team in China HQ to meet customer demands and drive product innovation.

**Job Responsibilities:**

• **Oversee the Specialty tyres product line in the DACH region**
• Develop new customers and maintain old customers **in the tyre industry.**
• Develop and execute business plans that achieve strategic growth objectives for MAXAM as well as for customer's business.
• Develop sales forecasts and demand planning requirements for supply chain and manufacturing purposes collaboratively with the customer base.
• Continually develop strategic, strong relationships with business owner, key management, department heads and team members with customers, participating in joint business planning and other value creation activities. Be known as a trusted advisor to our customer's businesses.
• Prepare, deliver and present professional sales proposals and presentations to the existing and potential customers.
• Communicating and delivering on pricing, promotions and other product initiatives through the customers.
• Collaborate with the team members in China HQ in coordination of product development/testing/marketing/promotion plans to meet customer demand where product range expansion or new brands/products developments are required.

**Requirements:**

• 5+ years of sales experience in the**specialty tyre industry**is required
• Lives within the DACH region - able to frequently travel for business
• Fluency in English and German is required, other languages are a plus

**What We Can Offer:**

• Enter the tyre market industry and train with experienced individuals!
• A platform to raise your innovative ideas and bring them into realization, make your mark in the tyre industry and beyond;
• Being part of a rapidly growing company which strives for further success worldwide;
• Being immersed in a people-oriented culture built on trust and respect;
• Being part of a diverse, fun, high-spirited and empowered team and interacting with counterparts from other regions internationally and colleagues from varied disciplines;
• A commitment to train and develop you continuously throughout your career;
• A career path that allows you to demonstrate your full potential;
• Competitive compensation and benefits package and non-financial recognition to reward your dedication and achievements.