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Technical Sales Area Manager (Europe-based) (m/w/d)

About Us:

Astera, a leading company in the film- and event lighting industry known for innovation and excellence, is on the lookout for an Area Manager with Technical Sales skills to expand our business in a range of markets in Europe and Middle East.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our distributor network by investigating markets, connecting with rental companies and users and intensifying our partnership with local distributors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage around 10 existing distributors by maintaining regular communication, setting goals, and evaluating their performance.
  • Support distributors and end customers by answering technical questions, demonstrating Astera products and spreading the knowledge about Astera’s industry-leading features.
  • Attend trade shows, Open Days and visit customers to build relationships within the industry.
  • Investigate market trends of the region. Identify new markets and potential opportunities.
  • Organize seminars, workshop etc with Astera specialists and local people from the industry.
  • Report directly to the Head of Sales.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years of sales experience with a focus on technical sales
  • In-depth knowledge of the film or event lighting industry. Candidates should have several years of hands-on experience in the field, or through previous roles with a distributor or manufacturer within the industry.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Effective problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
  • Knowledge of sales process and methods
  • Flexibility to travel
  • Team player
  • Attention to details
  • Fluent in English
  • Based in Europe, ideally working out of our Munich office

Want to work with us?

If you are a dynamic professional with a passion for the lighting industry and meet the qualifications outlined above, we invite you to apply for the Technical Sales Area Manager (Europe-based) position at Astera. Join us in driving growth and success in the world of film and event lighting.

Please send your application, along with your salary expectations, at jobs@astera-led.com.