Panasonic Connect Europe | as soon as possible
Are you looking for a new opportunity that offers meaningful work with true purpose? We would love to welcome you to our multinational team!
Your growth is our growth. We invest in your future by enhancing your skills and abilities through training opportunities and interesting challenges.
At Panasonic, we believe in the power of collaboration - only together can we continue to expand our innovative edge and exceed our customers’ expectations. We are a powerful brand with a rich company culture, based on our 7 principles. It's not just about what we do, but how we do it. To fulfil our social responsibilities, we will continue to do what we have done for over 100 years - to enrich people’s lives at home and at work, and move society forward.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
As Country Sales Manager (m/f/d) you will be responsible for aligning the local business strategy for the DACH region with the strategy of the EU business unit. You will lead and manage a team of Key Account Managers, Regional Marketing Managers and Channel Managers, driving all related activities to develop and grow your region and increase sales. Your area of responsibility will include the following tasks:
- You define a local business strategy and set targets and guidelines for the local organization, our key accounts, marketing and sales partners
- You will be responsible for preparing accurate business plan forecasts, market analyses and the medium-term sales pipeline and will be responsible for reporting
- You will guide, monitor and support the sales team to ensure sales targets are met
- Determine local marketing mix parameters (i.e. pricing, marketing activities, PSI, etc.), ensure local implementation of overall marketing plans and initiate appropriate local activities for existing products and new product launches
- You will work closely with the sales enablement and G2M team to grow the business/sector and drive sales of new services and solutions
- Also you will cooperate with Product Management and Customer success management in matters of product and service positioning
- Last but not least you will lead the assigned organization, and ensure employees qualification, development and performance management
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You have a University Degree, at least 8 years of relevant experience in the field and a deep technological expertise
- Excellent know how in operational processes, technologies, products, markets and effective project management
- You are fluent in German and English
- Experience in Business and Account Development in B2B is essential
- Very strong communication and negotiation skills
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- A challenging strategic role where you can actively contribute to the company's success and take on responsibility
- International work environment
- Variety of training and development opportunities
- Attractive remuneration package and other benefits
- Generous mobile working option
- High Work-Life Balance
ABOUT US
Panasonic is one of the largest and leading electronic product manufacturers in the world. The depth and variety of our research capabilities, manufacturing expertise, high quality and sophisticated products have remained strong since 1918. Our mission is to create the Panasonic business of "tomorrow." By integrating business, technology, and creativity, we will realize ideal lifestyles and societies solving social issues globally. Learn more about Sustainability at Panasonic.
Panasonic Connect Europe is a business-to-business focused and agile organisation. With more than 400 employees, the business provides a wide range of cutting edge products and solutions, with its major new B2B solutions initiative called “Gemba Process Innovation”, supported by its wide business product range.
- The Mobile Solutions Business Division helping mobile workers improve productivity with its range of Toughbook rugged notebooks, business tablets and handhelds.
- The Media Entertainment Business Division incorporating Visual System Solutions offering a range of high brightness and reliable projectors as well as high quality displays; and Broadcast & ProAV offering Smart Live Production solutions from an end-to-end portfolio consisting of PTZ and system cameras, camcorders, the Kairos IT/IP platform, switchers and robotic solutions that are widely used for live event capture, sports production, television, and xR studios.
- Business and Industry Solutions delivering tailored technology solutions focused on Retail, Logistics and Manufacturing. Designed to increase operational efficiency and enhance customer experience, helping businesses to perform at their best, every day.
- Panasonic Factory Solutions Europe selling a wide range of smart factory solutions including electronics manufacturing solutions, robot and welding systems and software solutions engineering.
Please find here more information about Panasonic as an employer.
