Team Lead Sales (m/f/d)

Introduction:
We are smartmicro, the leading specialist in high-performance automotive and traffic radar- and radar/camera hybrid sensor technology. We design, develop and manufacture high-tech sensors for autonomous driving, intelligent traffic infrastructure and smart cities. Our mission is to make roads safer, enable autonomous driving in all-weather scenarios, optimize traffic flow for reduced travel times and enable greener, smarter cities.  We are a German company with international presence, having own teams in the UK and in the US, while we are headquartered in Braunschweig for design, development and production. We make the future of mobility a reality.
 
We are looking for a strong, results-oriented sales personality with negotiation skills and high customer focus to join us in making the future of mobility a reality.

Your Tasks:
• You work actively in the Business Development & Sales department and coordinate part of the sales team as a team leader
• With the help of regular market, competition and potential analyses, you will constantly optimize your sales strategy and build long-term customer relationships
• You will coordinate closely with other smartmicro teams to forward customer feedback to the technical teams and connect customer with smartmicro support team where necessary
• You support the sustainable expansion of market share and take part in international trade fairs and conferences
• You support in shaping and further developing sales processes

Your Strengths:
• Completed studies in the field of industrial engineering, business administration or similar qualification
• You already have professional experience in technical sales or key account management and leadership experience
• Experience in dealing with people in the transport / road sector at municipalities and cities or the automotive Industry is desirable
• You have in-depth knowledge of ERP and CRM software. Advanced knowledge of Salesforce is desirable 
• Occasional travel is not a problem for you
• You are business fluent in German and English, another foreign language is a plus

What you can expect from us:
• Innovation: latest technology, innovation and rapid development cycles, excellent work- and test equipment
• Pleasant working environment: informal culture, motivated teams, short communication channels, room for active participation
• Future-oriented workplace: modern buildings, offices and labs, permanent employment and individual training opportunities
• Attractive location: located directly next to the highway, direct bus stop at our facilities, parking facilities for cars and bikes, free charging of electric vehicles
• Flexible working: hybrid working (4 days office presence per week)
• Activities: team events, gym membership and more.
• Other benefits