Country Manager D-A-CH (m/w/d)

Country Sales Manager T&O Germany, Austria, Switzerland (m/f/d)

Location: Nordhorn

Our client is a leading player in the professional ornamental horticulture and turf markets, offering innovative and high-quality products tailored to specialized sectors such as nurseries, greenhouse growers, sports fields, and golf courses.

As a global leader in sustainable nutrition and plant protection products for Horticulture, Specialty Agriculture, Turf, and Landscape markets, our client is committed to delivering solutions that drive growth and success for their customers. Their dedicated team works closely with partners in the field to ensure measurable results and lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full profit and loss responsibility for the assigned country and region
• Define and achieve annual budget targets
• Provide regular financial performance reports
• Develop and implement strategies to increase sales and market share in the Turf and Ornamental segment
• Drive improvements in customer satisfaction and internal operational efficiency
• Offer strong leadership to the Field Sales Force, Customer Service, and Marketing teams
• Foster high levels of team motivation and engagement
• Build and manage relationships with key distributors, trade partners, and potting soil manufacturers
• Oversee and approve annual budgets, sales plans, and marketing strategies
• Leverage CRM systems to improve sales efficiency and enable targeted marketing efforts
• Identify and pursue new market segments and distribution channels
• Lead and develop a team of 25 employees

Your Profile:

• Master's degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, or a related commercial field
• At least 10+ years of commercial experience in a professional B2B environment (preferably in Horticulture, Landscaping, or Agriculture)
• Proven experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)
• Demonstrated success in sales leadership roles
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities
• Fluency in German and a proficient level of English
• Willingness to travel as required

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package with a performance-related bonus
• Company car (available for private use)
• Access to diverse training opportunities for professional and personal growth

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization with a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and excellence in horticulture and turf care solutions.