VP Sales (m/f/d)

We are looking for you as

VP Sales (m/f/d)

Plan and build the future together with us - your future!

Your Tasks

• Lead and motivate a team of 25 employees, including 4–5 direct reports (e.g., Regional Sales Managers in UK, France, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, and Portugal)
• Full revenue responsibility for new sales in Europe
• Manage and develop international direct sales and dealer network across Europe, focusing on Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Scandinavia, Italy, Central and Eastern Europe
• Ensure optimal market coverage through all relevant sales channels (Key Accounts, dealers, rental, used vehicles)
• Collaborate closely with Used Sales and Rental teams to drive complementary sales channels
• Prepare sales forecasts, market analyses, and competitive intelligence for strategic development
• Assist Finance with risk assessment, receivables management, and budgeting
• Actively contribute to the European Management Team and align with VP Aftermarket Europe
• Willingness to travel extensively within Europe and maintain regular presence at one of the main locations (Germany, France, or Italy).

Your Qualification

• University degree in Business Administration (Sales/Marketing focus), Engineering, or equivalent
• Several years of proven experience in sales of technical equipment / capital goods
• Demonstrated ability to combine strategic thinking with daily operational business drive
• Strong technical understanding or high technical affinity
• Excellent German and English skills
High willingness to travel across Europe

What we offer

Are you looking for a varied job? Manitowoc offers you new professional challenges in exciting fields and with a wide range of development opportunities. In addition to an attractive compensation package including various special benefits, you can expect flexible working hours with the option of ‘mobile working’ and a good working atmosphere.

If we have gained your interest, we are looking forward to receiving your application including your salary expectations.

The Manitowoc Company was founded in 1902 and has over a 120-year tradition of providing high-quality, customer-focused products and support services to its markets. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, Manitowoc is one of the world's leading providers of engineered lifting solutions. Manitowoc, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, markets, distributes, and supports comprehensive product lines of mobile hydraulic cranes, lattice-boom crawler cranes, boom trucks, and tower cranes under the Aspen Equipment, Grove, Manitowoc, MGX Equipment Services, National Crane, Potain, Shuttlelift, and Upfits by Aspen Equipment brand names.

EOE / DISABLED / VETERAN