Area Sales Manager Professional / B2B (all genders)

At the Wetzlar location (40 minutes to Frankfurt a.M.) we are looking for you as:

Area Sales Manager Professional / B2B (all genders) Leica. The essentials.

Leica Camera AG is an internationally active premium manufacturer of cameras and sports optics products with headquarters in Wetzlar, Hessen. The legendary reputation of the Leica brand is based on over 100 years of tradition. Leica stands for excellent quality, German craftsmanship, exclusive industrial design and innovative technologies. A wide range of activities to promote photography are also an integral part of our brand culture.

Our continued success is based on the knowledge, professionalism and above-average commitment of around 1,800 employees worldwide. They work at Leica headquarters, at our second production site in Portugal and in a worldwide network of our own country organizations, Leica Retail Stores and Leica Galleries.

Your tasks:

• Planning and control of all activities for the distribution of our high-end camera systems (e.g. S-system, SL-system, M-system) for professional use for an assigned region (Western-European-Area)
• Intensive sales-side and training support for Leica subsidiaries, Leica stores, existing authorised dealers and distributors; active sales of the entire professional product range, support for new product launches; participation in relevant trade fairs and industry events
• Continuous observation and analysis of trends and developments in the professional photo market; strong cooperation with HQ in creation of tailored programs for professional users; cooperation with retail partners for participation in B2B projects
• Development of a professional network; visit of photo studios and commercial photographers to arrange workflow demonstrations; consultancy for change of photographic systems
• Participation in the further development of our B2B sales strategy, implementation of the strategies in your region

What matters to us:

• Education as photographer / Business in professional photography
• Many years of successful activity as Area Sales Manager in international sales
• Very good knowledge of distribution strategies and channels relevant for premium B2B goods
• Good knowledge of the professional photo industry
• Business sense and self-reliant, structured, target-oriented working method
• Fluent in English, further language skills desirable
• Excellent presentation, communication and enthusiasm skills at all levels of the company
• High level of empathy and negotiation skills
• Willingness to travel intensively in the sales region approx. 80%

What sets us apart:

• A modern working environment - in Wetzlar and in the metropolises of the world
• A flexible working time arrangement, combined with the possibility of mobile working
• An open, family-oriented corporate culture with plenty of room for new ideas
• A structured onboarding program and excellent internal development opportunities
• Last but not least: a fairly remunerated, permanent employment relationship and many employee discounts

Next steps:

• We look forward to receiving your application!
• Necessary information are: Salary requirement, notice period and desired start date.
• If a profile fits, we get to know each other via video call and clarify open questions
• In case of mutual interest, we will afterwards meet in person

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Leica Camera AG
Am Leitz-Park 5 D-35578 Wetzlar