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Be part of our team in Viernheim, Germany and create the future together with us as Sales Director DACH (m/f/d). Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy aligned with overall business objectives in the DACH region
Lead and manage the full sales lifecycle across laboratory services, in-house diagnostics, imaging devices, and software/connectivity solutions
Define, monitor, and achieve short- and long-term sales targets, budgets, and forecasts
Translate company strategy into annual, regional, and account-specific execution plans
Drive revenue growth, profitability, and continuous improvement of the Sales P&L, including cost management
Shape and evolve the go-to-market strategy to support future business growth
Lead strategic customer management, including customer segmentation, prioritization, and clustering
Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, stakeholders, and business partners
Oversee customer negotiations and contract development
Ensure high customer satisfaction and retention in collaboration with product management, service, and support teams
Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive activities to identify new business opportunities
Collaborate closely with marketing and product management to optimize offerings and messaging
Recruit, lead, coach, and develop a high-performing, regionally distributed sales team
Define KPIs, incentive plans, and performance management processes
Foster a culture of accountability, customer focus, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement
Drive team engagement, change management, and alignment with company vision and values
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA preferred)
Minimum 8 years of progressive sales experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
Experience in medical devices, diagnostics, or healthcare industry preferred
Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets in a matrix environment
Strong leadership and coaching skills with experience managing multi-site or remote teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action
Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), Excel, reporting tools, Power BI, and digital collaboration platforms
Experience in designing and implementing SOPs, KPIs, and scalable sales processes
Fluency in German and English
Willingness to travel approximately 20–30% within the DACH region
What we offer:
Development: The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career
Benefits: An industry competitive compensation package including generous benefits
Mars Five Principles: Commitment to our Purpose and our Five Principles
Work Environment: An inclusive environment where associates feel valued, supported and comfortable being themselves at work
An animal-friendly employer: Between video calls and meetings, our office dogs provide more well-being and motivation
Sustainability: We rely on environmentally friendly alternatives for our product packaging and feed our electricity via our in-house photovoltaic system