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Sales Manager France – Charging & Depot Management Software (m/f/d) – Hybrid

Mannheim, Remote
Full-time
Permanent employee

Your Tasks and Responsibilitites

Are you looking for an exciting role where you can actively contribute to the energy transition in public transportation?

Then this might be exactly the right opportunity for you.

Daimler Buses Solutions GmbH supports bus operators in the transition to electric and hydrogen-powered buses as well as in the setup and optimization of infrastructure in bus depots. This also includes modern software solutions for controlling and monitoring bus operations and charging infrastructure. To further strengthen our growth in the French market, we are looking for a Sales Manager France – Charging & Depot Management Software (m/f/d) to join us on a permanent basis as soon as possible.

The clear focus of this role is the French market. At the same time, you will occasionally support sales activities in other European markets and work closely with our international teams.

You will work remotely from Germany and travel regularly to customers in France as well as occasionally to other European countries and Mannheim.

Your Responsibilities:
  • You actively contribute to the expansion of our e-bus software business in the French market and build long-term relationships with bus operators, partners and other relevant market stakeholders.
  • You actively present our e-bus software solutions to customers at meetings, trade fairs and events in France and support sales projects from the initial contact through to contract signing.
  • You analyze the French market, identify new business opportunities and develop suitable sales strategies for further market expansion.
  • You analyze relevant tenders, assess their potential and develop tailored and competitive proposals accordingly. In doing so, you work closely with Product Management and Engineering to optimally integrate technical requirements, commercial conditions and customer needs into the proposal process.
  • You independently identify new sales leads, for example through our CRM system or trade fair contacts, and qualify them in a targeted manner. Through structured follow-up activities, you consistently work towards closing deals.
  • You support Product Management with valuable market and customer insights from France and help ensure that our software solutions remain market-ready. Through your feedback, you identify improvement potential and contribute to the further development of our product portfolio.
  • You conduct regular business reviews with customers and identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities.
  • In addition, you support selected projects and sales activities in other European markets.

Your profile

  • You have completed vocational training or a degree in Business, Engineering or a comparable field.
  • Ideally, you already have some experience in B2B sales, preferably in related industries such as automotive, energy, software or e-mobility. Most importantly, you understand complex solutions and have a strong sense for customer needs.
  • Excellent French language skills (C2) are essential for this role.
  • Ideally, you have already worked with French customers or companies or gained professional experience within the French market.
  • You have a solution-oriented mindset and convince through high motivation and strong sales affinity.
  • You have a strong interest in the electrification of the bus sector (public transportation and coaches) and want to actively shape this transformation.
  • You are ambitious and motivated to achieve and continuously exceed demanding sales targets in a fast-growing environment.
  • You present yourself confidently and professionally towards customers and possess strong communication skills.
  • In addition, you have very good English skills, both written and spoken. German language skills are considered an advantage.
  • You work independently, in a structured manner and enjoy working in an international environment.
  • You are willing to travel extensively.

We offer you

At DBS YOU KEEP THE WORLD MOVING, while we will keep you covered with excellent benefits. To drive the future we fuel you: 

  • Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation for those who keep the world moving. 
  • Empowering Development: We support your professional development to collectively keep the world moving. 
  • Flexible Work-Life Balance: With us, you have the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life while keeping the world moving. 
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Our comprehensive additional benefits are designed to provide the best possible support for everyone who keeps the world moving. 
  • Performance Bonus: Our bonus program offers meaningful recognition through a performance-based annual bonus of up to 30% of your salary.

About us

FOR ALL WHO KEEP THE WORLD MOVING:
Daimler Buses Solutions GmbH is a new Start-Up and 100% subsidiary of Daimler Buses. We advise and support bus companies throughout Europe in the development of infrastructure solutions for electromobility. The portfolio of services includes initial consulting for customers, conceptual design and planning for their depots, and planning and installation of charging infrastructure, including the associated electrical installation and connection work, as well as structural and civil engineering services. Charging management systems for efficient and targeted planning of charging cycles, preconditioning of buses and balancing of energy requirements are also a central part of the service portfolio. We implement turnkey projects at the customer's site and guarantee the efficient interaction of bus and infrastructure. Our solutions are always as individual as the customer's requirements.