We are Berner International - an owner-managed family business based in the northernmost federal state of Germany. We are proud that over 130 employees work on our joint success and that we pursue our mission together. For more than 40 years, we have been a competent and recognized innovations partner for pharmaceutical and biotechnological protection systems. In addition to our core competence, the safety cabinets - made in Germany, we now also offer various services for laboratory equipment, personal protective equipment, disposables and training courses via the Lab Excellence Academy (LEAC) to our product and service portfolio.

You will take on strategic responsibility for the further development and optimization of our sales activities. Together with your team, you will design efficient processes, drive the expansion of our sales channels and develop innovative strategies for acquiring new customers and customer loyalty. Just like us, you are enthusiastic about future-oriented sales strategies and enjoy creating sustainable and high-turnover concepts? Then join us as a manager in Elmshorn (near Hamburg): We say you instead of you, stand for teamwork, appreciation and trust.

We offer you:

• An innovative working environment, efficient onboarding and high-quality opportunities for your personal development - so you can hit the ground running with enthusiasm from day one
• Flexible working hours, mobile working (up to 40%) and 30 days' vacation - you design your working day
• Healthy with Berner - whether fitness promotion or bike leasing, your health is important to us
• Active togetherness - company parties, team days or after-work drinks on our terrace strengthen our team spirit
• Corporate benefits - exclusive discounts and special conditions with numerous partners
• Company pension scheme, supplementary health insurance and VWL - we provide for your secure future with our allowances
• A company car for you - both professionally and privately - to keep you mobile

What can you expect?

• You manage the 8-person sales department (office and field sales) and develop a clear vision and long-term strategies
• You are responsible for achieving sales targets and are in direct and close contact with management
• You plan and coordinate the further development of sales channels and drive digitalization forward
• You continuously optimize sales processes to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction
• You develop innovative concepts to acquire new customers and strengthen long-term customer loyalty
• You motivate and support your team to create a high-performance and motivated working environment and achieve our common goals

What are you bringing with you?

• You have successfully completed a degree in business administration, sales or a comparable qualification
• You have at least 5 years of professional experience in sales with management responsibility; your leadership qualities set you apart
• You have very good knowledge in the development, implementation and management of sales strategies and implement them with great enthusiasm
• You act proactively, think long-term and make targeted decisions regarding sales strategies
• You are results-oriented and have a clear view of market opportunities and customer needs
• You have excellent communication skills and can present yourself convincingly both internally and externally - you use your emphatic strength here
• You have a high degree of initiative, assertiveness and a sense of responsibility
• You have very good language skills in German and English