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Role Overview We are seeking a dynamic  Sales Manager (m/f/d)  to join our growing international sales team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing relationships with existing customers, developing new business opportunities, and driving sales growth across your region. You will collaborate closely with our product, engineering, and program management teams to ensure customer needs are met from initial inquiry to final delivery. Your responsibilities Manage and grow relationships with existing airline and OEM customers worldwide. Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities within the region. Develop sales strategies and account plans to achieve revenue and market share targets. Conduct regular customer visits, presentations, and contract negotiations. Collaborate with internal departments to ensure customer satisfaction and on-time project execution. Provide market feedback, competitive analysis, and regional insights to management. Represent ZIM Aircraft Seating at trade shows, conferences, and customer meetings Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in B2B sales, ideally in the aviation or aerospace industry. Strong understanding of aircraft seating, cabin interiors, or related products is a plus. Proven track record of developing and maintaining key customer relationships. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Fluent in German and English; additional languages (e.g., French, Spanish, Mandarin) are an asset. Willingness to travel frequently, within the assigned region. Efficiency with MS Office Applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) We are a medium-sized company with an international working environment, multinational teams and varied tasks. In addition to short decision-making paths, our open-door policy and our flat hierarchies, we also impress with: An opportunity to work with a globally recognized brand in aircraft seating and a collaborative and dynamic international team environment. Career development and growth opportunities. Weekly working time of 38 hours Innovative time model that allows us to work a 4-day week in a two-week cycle A permanent position with performance-related and fair pay EGYM Wellpass ZIM's employee referral program Individual support for your professional development through, for example, training courses, workshops and language courses  Collegial cooperation, which is also strengthened by staff meetings, spacious social rooms and company events (e.g. summer party, Christmas party or after-work events) Sitting areas, table football and free drinks ensure a pleasant working atmosphere Promoting your work-life balance through mobile working, time off for special occasions and a flexible working time model without core working hours Other benefits, such as 30 days' vacation, subsidized company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, free parking on the company premises and good transport links Ready for Take-off?           Then become part of the ZIM team. We look forward to receiving your application.    If you have any questions, please contact:     Laura Höß  Human Resources   [email protected] ZIM Aircraft Seating GmbH  |  Bürogebäude 9  |  Graf-von-Soden-Straße 1  |  88090 Immenstaad a. B.