(German-speaking) Spare Parts Area Sales Manager

Who is Mitsubishi Logisnext Europe?

Mitsubishi Logisnext is a world-leading provider of logistics and materials handling solutions matched to both local and trans global customer. MLE offers materials handling and logistics customers a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art forklifts, warehouse equipment and AGV (automated guided vehicle) solutions, along with racking, IoT (Internet of Things) systems and tailored packages of customer-focused services. These are marketed under the Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, Cat® Lift Trucks, Rocla and TCM banners. The brands are supplied through separate networks to appeal to different customer categories and to satisfy their particular requirements.

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The HQ in Almere are currently looking for a dynamic

Spare Parts Area Sales Manager (German-speaking; for the DACH region)

The role

You will play a pivotal role in driving the commercial success of our parts and accessories business across Europe. You will be responsible for maximizing sales performance, expanding market reach, and enhancing profitability through strategic account management and operational excellence. With a strong commercial mindset and a keen eye for industry transformation, you will identify and capitalize on new opportunities arising from the electrification of the forklift market.

Reporting to the Director Parts Sales, you will act as a liaison between dealerships in the DACH+ NL+BE region, and MLE headquarters ensuring assistance to our Local Business Units, dealers, customers, and dedicated accounts.

Your responsibilities

• Achieving Business Plan revenue & contribution targets through creating special sales offers and coordinating promotional campaigns.
• Co-ordination of parts supply and logistics to optimize supply time and, in return, reduce end-users’ downtime.
• High level of customer service.
• Identify future supply/logistics challenges and overcome them to reduce impact on the supply chain.
• Ensure all legal export controls and compliance standards are met to provide prompt delivery of products.
• Provide accurate reporting of actual/forecast sales to provide maximum transparency for the stakeholders.
• Understand and accommodate the short/mid/long term requirements of the NTS and after-sales department.
• Manage your accounts and ensure prompt payment from creditors.
• Effectively collaborate with other departments to achieve common goals.
• Liaise with local/regional/international colleagues to understand market challenges.

What you bring?

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Automotive, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum three years’ sales experience working in a technical environment, such as a spare parts manufacturer, heavy equipment, tractors, engines, or – ideally - material handling equipment.
• Previous experience as an (automotive) lorry technician parts operations desirable.
• Good marketing sense and understanding of pricing principles and data analysis.
• Professional (written and spoken) German and English.
• Proactive personality: a self-starter, highly motivated and collaborative.
• Willingness to travel (up to 25%) within the region. A rental car will be provided by the company.

What we offer?

• In total 2100 international colleagues and a diversity of cultures
• A 37.5 hour-working week
• 27 holidays and a max. of 5 days extra (assigned by management) based on a full-time employment
• Flexible working hours
• Very diverse and international organization, with several entities in Europe and the parent company in Japan.

How to apply?

We look forward to receiving your CV (ideally, with motivation letter). Please, apply directly on LinkedIn. if you have any questions, you may address them to our recruiter at:

[email protected].

Please, note:

• we do not sponsor visas and we can only consider candidates already living in the Netherlands.