Head of Business Unit Sales; m​/f​/x : Haren, Germany | Field: Sales : As

1,400 employees in 24 locations around the world with a fleet of 60,000+ circulating containers. Since ELA’s establishment in 1972, our business has continuously been expanding, we are specialists in mobile room solutions. Our family‑run company based in Haren (Ems), Germany, is growing at a fast pace and we are actively looking for qualified and dedicated team players to join us locally, internationally and beyond.

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Are you passionate about sales, growth, and corporate responsibility? Then join us as Head of Business Unit Sales International (m/f/x) and help shape the future of our international sales business. In this key role, you will assume overall strategic and operational responsibility for the international sales of ELA Container Sales International GmbH including responsibility for results, KPI‑based management, and leading a high‑performing sales organization.

A central focus will be on the further expansion of our international focus markets.

With your keen sense of the market, competition, and customer needs, you will significantly increase sales in international container sales and further establish ELA Container Sales International GmbH as a strong partner in new and existing markets.

• Overall strategic and operational responsibility for ELA Container Sales International GmbH, including responsibility for results and management
• Development and implementation of an effective sales strategy, including action plans for sustainable growth of the business unit (focus: increasing container sales)
• Expansion and scaling of our international focus markets, including derivation and implementation of market‑specific go‑to‑market and sales measures
• Management of sales targets (revenue, growth, market share, performance standards) and translation into country‑specific target and action plans
• Responsibility for budget, sales, and forecast planning, including regular coordination and presentation to management
• KPI‑based performance management and continuous analysis of market and competitive developments to identify business opportunities
• Establishing and maintaining long‑term customer relationships and actively contributing customer and market insights to further develop the product range
• Close cross‑functional cooperation with company divisions such as marketing, production, and production management
• Leading and developing the sales organization through clear target agreements, presence, coaching, and open communication

• Successfully completed degree in business administration, engineering, or comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in a management position with a focus on international sales, ideally in the field of modular construction/construction industry
• Good knowledge of industry‑relevant requirements and structures as well as experience in international sales of products requiring explanation desirable
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Business fluent German and English, both written and spoken
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Knowledge of Salesforce and/or SAP desirable

• Company pension scheme and retirement plans
• Capital‑forming benefits for your financial security
• Company phone, laptop and other technical equipment for remote work (can be used for private purposes)
• Company car (also for private use)
• Bike leasing program
• Corporate fitness program – access to thousands of gyms, swimming pools and more for €30 a month
• ELA Corporate Benefits portal – discounts on more than 1,500 brands from all relevant areas of life
• Company health insurance

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