Technical Sales Manager - Footwear (North / South Germany)

PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of Technical Sales Manager for our Portwest Footwear & Base Protection Footwear range. You will be based in North or South Germany but will also cover Northern Europe. You must have an in-depth technical knowledge of Safety Footwear and be passionate about sales & supporting customers to grow to their full potential. Portwest is one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 5,300 staff worldwide, with customer service staff in over 130 countries. We design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities.  

JOB TITLE: Technical Sales Manager - Footwear 
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time 
REPORTS TO: Sales Director 
 
JOB SUMMARY:   

As the Technical Sales Manager for our footwear products, you will bring your PPE or industrial sales experience to drive Portwest footwear sales across the Northern Europe Region. We have had extensive growth over the past number of years and we are looking for you to join to continue this growth trajectory. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Drive and increase sales growth of footwear across the Northern Europe Region 

• Work closely with the Regional Sales Manager to develop a strategy and market plan to maximise opportunities and drive growth of our footwear range 

• Identify opportunities to grow the range at both distributor and end-user level 

• Provide technical advice and expertise to Portwest distributors, prospects and end users and develop long-term relationships with these groups 

• Join Portwest distributors on sales calls to end users to support them with your technical knowledge and expertise 

• Deliver technical training to distributors and end users both in person and online 

• Identify areas for improvement for our footwear range and work with the Product Development team to develop product solutions 

• Act as a point of contact for footwear elated queries from our Area Sales Managers, distributors and end users 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience in technical sales in an industry such as PPE, automotive, power tools, chemicals or other similar products 

• Ability to advise and train distributors, end users and our Area Sales Managers 

• Experience developing growth strategies for products in a territory or region 

• Desire to learn more about gloves so you can become an expert over time 

• Full drivers licence is essential  

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE 

We offer a competitive package commensurate with experience along with company car for your travel. You will receive extensive footwear product training through our online learning platform and weekly webinars with our Product Managers. You will join an established team who understand our products, sales approach and target market. 

WHAT TO DO NOW 

Please apply today with an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining your experience relating to this position. Ideally, applications will be in English language 

COMPANY AWARDS 

• Great Place To Work 2023  

• Best Medium Sized Workplaces 2022  

• Ibec Leading in Wellbeing Top 100 companies 2021  

• Portwest CEO - Business Man Of The Year - In Business Ireland 2020  

• Deloitte Best Managed Companies 2016-2023  

• Private Irish Business of the Year Export Industry Awards 2019  

• Exporter of the Year 2018  

• Portwest CEO - EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 

Portwest do not support visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have a right to work and must fulfil any relevant visa / work permit requirements in the relevant jurisdiction. 
 
Portwest are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status or membership of a minority group.