Direct Sales Manager or Agent Sales Manager

“Strecon Career Opportunities: Join the Team in Sønderborg, Denmark as the new Direct Sales Manager or Agent Sales Manager.”

Are you ready to be a part of something truly groundbreaking? Strecon is on the verge of a thrilling new chapter, and we're looking for passionate individuals to lead the charge as their Direct Sales Manager or Agent Sales Manager. With a focus on expanding presence in the DACH region and pioneering an expansive agent sales network, your role will be at the heart of the growth strategy. If you're driven by innovation, excellence, and the desire to elevate your career within a forward-thinking team, your journey with Strecon begins here. Dive into the details below and discover how you can make a significant impact in shaping the future for you and Strecon!


About Strecon:
STRECON A/S was founded in 2001 as a spin-off from Danfoss and is a midsized dynamic and innovative Danish company – a leading developer and manufacturer of high-strength tool systems and manufacturing press equipment based on the unique reinforcement technology of stripwinding.
The other main business area of STRECON is devoted for the development, manufacturing, and service of manufacturing equipment solutions for special customer needs.
Most of the manufacturing as well as assembly and testing are done in-house at STRECON’s own facility. With our roots deeply embedded in the rich industrial heritage of Sønderborg, Denmark, we pride ourselves on our long-standing tradition of excellence, with many team members celebrating over a decade with us.

Strecon perceives themselves as a professional and privately company with a personal perspective and care for their team members. Under the visionary leadership of Erik Lund in General Management and Sales, they operate with a philosophy that encourages the team to bring their full bandwidth of skills and pride to their work. Erik sees himself not just as a leader but as a colleague, committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is proud of their contributions, whether to customers or each other.


Roles & Responsibilities
Direct Sales Manager (DS)
Location: Sønderborg, Denmark, focusing on the DACH region.
You will be spearheading commercial activities for direct sales in the Precision Forging sector – you will forge new customer relationships and expand sales with our existing customer base. You must engage in project development, negotiations, and the creation of technical offers in close collaboration with your colleagues. Part of your role is to focus on delivering monthly sales reports, KPI forecasting, and strategizing sales approaches.
 
Agent Sales Manager (AS)
Location: Sønderborg, Denmark, with a global outreach beyond the DACH region.
We have agents today – your role is to expand and nurture Strecon’ s agent network, aiming to grow from 2 to 20-25 agents.
You must identify and onboard suitable agents, ensuring active engagement and high-performance levels.

We aim to revolutionize our sales approach, emphasizing team selling and strategic customer engagement. The ideal candidates will embody our ethos of owning customer relationships, allowing our technical team to focus on technological advancements.


Desired Background & Skills:
We expect you to have a technical degree in mechanical engineering or similar with at least 5 years of experience in technical direct sales within the automotive industry or industrial manufacturing sector.
Our Agent Sales Manager must have a similar experience as needed for the Direct sales Manager but with an emphasis on agent/distributor sales and a profound insight in the precision forging industry.

Valid for both job positions: You must have well-developed social intelligence, be a strategic thinker, have analytical skills and team spirit as well as a commitment to efficiency and structure. Furthermore, you must possess strong and proven capabilities and experience in strategic selling to industrial customers.

Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and German is essential.


Join Us:
Strecon offers an innovative environment – and you will be joining at a pivotal time as implementation of a 5-year strategy to enhance global presence in the PF, HPS and HPE sectors is ready.
If you're ready to contribute to a team that values innovation, strategic thinking, and a commitment to excellence, Strecon is your next destination. "We look forward to welcoming new members to our team, who are eager to grow with us and make a lasting impact in the industry" says Erik Lund.


Have we caught your interest?
PULS Human Relations is the recruitment partner for this position. If you want to know more about the job, please feel free to contact:

Marck Thorning, Managing Director
PULS Human Relations
+45 43 14 42 01
marck@puls-hr.dk

The right match is key for Strecon, so for this recruiting process, we will be searching for the ideal candidates as well as receiving applications based on the job posting. 
After receiving your application, we will contact you about the further process. The interview process will begin on April 17th, 2024.
We ask you to apply via the link below.