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Global Sales Director (m/f/d) Wastberg+

    • Frankfurt am Main, Germany
  • International Sales

Location: Across Europe at one of our XAL Group locations

Job description

Your career in a new light

As Global Sales Director (m/f/d), you will assume global responsibility for the sales activities of Wastberg+ and play a key role in shaping the company's continued international growth. You will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, lead international sales teams, and drive the continuous development of markets, customer relationships, and sales channels. Working closely with executive management as well as the Product Management and Marketing teams, you will establish the foundation for profitable growth and further strengthen the company's global market position.

Your job:

  • Develop and lead the global sales strategy for Wastberg+, driving international growth across the retail, project business, key account, and volume business segments.

  • Identify and develop new markets, sales channels, and business opportunities, while successfully implementing targeted growth initiatives.

  • Manage international market development, build and maintain strategic customer relationships, and support local sales teams in customer acquisition and business development.

  • Lead, coach, and develop international sales teams, ensuring sustainable target achievement through KPI-driven performance management, forecasting, and budget control.

  • Analyze market and competitive trends to identify growth opportunities and derive strategic sales initiatives.

  • Work closely with executive management, Product Management, and Marketing, contributing valuable market insights to the ongoing development of products, portfolio strategy, and go-to-market activities.

Qualifications and skills:

  • Degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, Architecture, or a related field.

  • Several years of international sales experience in a premium design environment, ideally within the furniture, lighting, interior design, or related industries.

  • Proven track record in building and developing international sales organizations, as well as in project sales, key account management, and collaboration with distribution and retail partners.

  • Strong expertise in budgeting, sales controlling, forecasting, and managing revenue and profitability targets.

  • Entrepreneurial, strategically minded, and execution-oriented professional with a high level of initiative.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and intercultural skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all organizational levels.

  • A genuine passion for design, architecture, and premium brands.

  • Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage.


Job requirements

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Scope for creativity

International team

XAL Academy

Nursery school

Sustainability

Health and fitness offerings

Subsidized canteen & Fitness center

Teamspirit & Events

Located at Murradweg & Bike Check

Incentives & Discounts

Free parking spaces

Home Office

Internship Abroad

Gym

Cafeteria

Apprenticeship with Diploma

Build a Career

Bonuses

XAL Academy

About Us

Everything begins with a passion for light. For over 35 years, we have collaborated with architects, designers, and planners to develop innovative lighting solutions at the forefront of technology that also captivate with style and aesthetics. Our goal is always the same: to push the boundaries of what is technically possible and enable visionary designs. We offer our employees plenty of creative freedom and diverse development opportunities. We are looking for bright minds who are eager to contribute their expertise, enthusiasm, and ideas to help us continue writing our success story. At the same time, we value individuals who prioritize a reliable employer, a modern work environment, and a strong sense of team spirit. The XAL Group, headquartered in Graz, employs 1,500 people across more than 30 international locations.

„Bei uns lernst du schrittweise Verantwortung zu übernehmen. Auch Lehrlinge haben bei XAL die Chance mitzugestalten und ihre Ideen einzubringen.“

Your contact person: Lena-Marie Zottler

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