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Head of Sales (w/m/d)

Jena, THUERINGENFull-time2026-09-11 → 2026-10-12

Core

Lead European sales strategy and revenue growth for the Defense sector within a global photonics company.

Role type

Senior sales leadership (Head of Sales)

Builds

Defense and industrial optical technology solutions (via careerplan.io/jobs/16012-44314663-910-S-head-of-sales-wmd-at-jenoptik-ag)

Domain

Photonics / Defense / Industrial

Required skills

Strategic planning, team leadership, key account management, contract negotiation, market analysis, stakeholder management, distributor management

Preferred skills

Knowledge of public contract law, pricing law, application expertise in Defense and Industry

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Develop and execute growth strategy for assigned business area, lead and develop European sales team, identify and manage key accounts and strategic partners, oversee end-to-end sales process from analysis to contract closure, negotiate contracts with customers, represent the company at international trade shows and conferences, manage distributor partnerships and service concepts

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC