VP Small Batteries (m/f/d)
Samsung SDI Europe GmbH is a subsidiary of Samsung SDI and Part of Samsung Group in South Korea. Samsung SDI is one of the major suppliers of lithium-ion batteries worldwide. Since 2010 Samsung SDI is the global market leader in Li-ion technology. We deliver customer specific solutions for the future of e-mobility, large electrical storage systems, renewable energy and mobile, digital consumer products and power-tools.
To support our fast growing Li-Ion battery business, we are looking for a new member to join our Team in Ismaning (Munich) as
VP Small Batteries (m/f/d)
- The VP Sales Europe for Small Batteries will report directly to the European Vice President located in Munich and to the Business Unit CEO in headquarters in Asia.
- The position holder will lead and further build the Sales Team in Europe with headquarters in Munich..
- This position has been newly created as part of the systematic expansion of the company's business within the fast developing Small Cells market. The position is to be filled as soon as possible and will be based in the company’s European headquarters in Munich / Ismaning.
Main Responsibilities
- Plan, develop and implement comprehensive sales and marketing activities for Small Sized Lithium-ion Batteries for mobile devices in all relevant industry segments
- Maintain the leading market position and secure the strong existing business relationships with the relevant European customers across all across all functions and hierarchy levels in the traditional market segments e.g. Power tool, Cleaner, Garden Tool, Micro-mobility and Electric Vehicle sector
- Collect information and implement strategies to win a similar leading market position for new application segments like e.g. Smart Watches, Fitness Bracelets or e-Bikes
- Plan and implement the European sales strategy in line with the overall segment and company strategy; develop schedules of measures, and ensure that the respective implementation measures are carried out in close cooperation with the other company functions involved
- Lead and actively manage the Account Manager team across Europe
Requirements
- Education: university degree in economics or a technical subject
- Work experience: Minimum of 10 years experience and successful track record in Sales & Marketing selling to the mobile device (Power tool, Cleaner, Garden Tool, etc) and/or Micro-mobility(E-Bike, E-scooter, etc) and Electric Vehicle industry. Additional experience from other relevant business segments such as e.g. Battery is appreciated
- Proven leadership skills in Sales and Key Account Management
- Highly skilled in convincing contact persons at the decision-making and top management levels regarding both technical and other issues
- Has a proven track record both in acquisition as well as in strategic account development
- Very good knowledge of market and competitors; able to create winning strategies in highly competitive markets and executing business level strategies
- Has experience in negotiating large contracts and conducting annual price negotiations on global basis
- Very experienced in direct negotiations with key customers
- Languages: Fluency in English, German is an add-on but not mandatory
Our Offer
- A developing, intercultural team that works closely with colleagues on-site, with related teams in Germany and in Korea, as well as with our customers
- Working in a fast-growing company where you can have a lot of say in how things are done
- A pleasant and open company culture
- Possibility of mobile working (in combination with on-site work)
- Two big annual company events in Germany
- Various other employee benefits
You would like to be part of our intercultural company in a dynamic future industry?
We are looking forward to receiving your application in English.