Sales Executive – Germany

Job Title: Sales Executive - Germany
Department: Sales
Reporting to: Commercial Director
Position Type: Permanent/Full-time
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (flexible to align with business needs)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience, with bonus and benefits
Location: Remote (based in Germany), with travel across Germany and occasional visits to the UK

Join a Global Leader in Climate Packaging Solutions

Are you an experienced sales professional with over 10 years of B2B experience in selling to industrial markets such as OEMs, Automotive, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace & Defence, or Electronics? Do you have a strong track record of developing direct customer relationships, working with established distribution networks, and driving new business within technically focused industries?

If you have the motivation to uncover new opportunities, open key accounts, and contribute to ambitious growth across Germany, we’d love to hear from you!

Protective Packaging Ltd (PPL), founded in Manchester in 1988, is a global leader in providing climate packaging solutions for diverse industries. As an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 accredited company, we are committed to quality, sustainability, and exceptional customer service. We are also certified as a Carbon Neutral Britain business.

To support our ambitious growth plans in Europe, we are seeking a dynamic Sales Executive based in Germany to drive sales and develop new opportunities across the German market.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key OEM’s in Germany.
• Drive sales growth through innovative strategies tailored to the region.
• Identify and seize new business opportunities, building a strong sales pipeline.
• Promote PPL’s products to direct clients.
• Represent PPL at trade shows and industry events.
• Report on sales performance and market trends to help shape business strategies.

• Proven sales experience in Germany, particularly with industrial manufacturers, OEMs, and related sectors.
• Experience in building direct customer relationships.
• Fluency in German and English (essential).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and planning skills.
• A self-motivated individual with the ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Flexibility to travel across Germany and trips to the UK.

• Competitive salary, plus bonus and unlimited commission.
• Comprehensive training program at our UK head office.
• Professional growth opportunities in a supportive, collaborative environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

This is a remote-based role in Germany, with frequent travel throughout the country. A two-month training programme will be held at our UK headquarters in Manchester upon joining.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a globally recognised company, please complete the information below.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!