Head of Sales (m/w/d) Across Europe (Leiter/in - Vertrieb)

AS DIVERSE AS IT IS SPECIALIZED TALKE: always a smart move At TALKE,our vision is to be the number one solution partner for the chemicalindustry and to set new standards in logistics. Would you like to bepart of our journey and contribute your pioneering spirit, experience,and passion? Then we look forward to receiving your application!

YourTasks: Your Mission You will lead our European Sales organization tosuccess, both strategically and operationally, with a strong focus oncustomer retention, growth, and innovation. As a member of ourleadership team, you will actively shape the future of chemicallogistics, further develop our sales organization, and set benchmarksin a dynamic market environment. Your Key Responsibilities Strategy:Develop and implement long-term sales strategies for existingcustomers and new business acquisition, with a focus on innovation andemerging technologies.

Customer Management: Actively manage ourcustomer portfolio, particularly strategic key accounts, and establisha value-based customer management approach. Team Leadership: Lead,motivate, and develop our sales teams (Key Account Management, InsideSales, and Solution Center), with a strong focus on performance,professional growth, and our corporate values. Contract & PricingManagement: Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements and implementstandards for commercial terms, conditions, and compliance.

ProcessOptimization: Continuously improve our sales processes ("Contact toOrder") by leveraging digital solutions (Salesforce, SAP) andKPI-driven management. Risk Management: Proactively identify, assess,and mitigate sales-related risks. Culture: Promote a values-basedleadership culture centered on customer focus, accountability, andteamwork Your Profile: Experience: Several years of leadershipexperience in sales, ideally within chemical logistics, hazardousgoods logistics, or a comparable industry.

Expertise: Strong strategicthinking, excellent negotiation skills, and experience managingbudgets and KPIs. Leadership: Proven success in leading and developingteams, with a modern and empowering leadership approach. DigitalMindset: Affinity for digital tools (Salesforce, SAP, MS Office) anddata-driven decision-making.

Languages: Business fluent English (C1level); additional foreign languages are an advantage. Soft Skills:Excellent communication skills, empathy, decisiveness, and the abilityto actively drive change. What We Offer Scope for Impact: A strategicleadership role with direct reporting to the Executive ManagementBoard and significant influence on the future of our company.International Collaboration: Work in a global team with locationsacross Europe and beyond.

Innovation: An environment that encouragesdigital solutions and fresh ideas to shape the next generation oflogistics. Values-Driven Culture: A working environment characterizedby customer focus, accountability, and teamwork, reflecting the spiritof a family-owned business. Development Opportunities: Individuallearning and development programs as well as long-term careerprospects in a growing market.

Interested? Kontakt: Ms Heike Diebel,People, Values & Responsibility