Sales Manager（SLS 3D Printing Solutions）(f/m/d)

The Sales Manager role is responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing customer relationships, and expanding the company’s market presence across Europe. As part of the founding team of a newly established European organisation, the position offers an opportunity to combine strong commercial capabilities with knowledge of the Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printing market and contribute directly to regional business growth.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of SLS 3D printers, materials, and related solutions
• Develop and execute strategies for acquiring new customers
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline
• Maintain and expand relationships with existing customers
• Collaborate with technical teams to deliver solutions that address customer requirements
• Manage quotations, negotiations, and contractual activities
• Represent the company at trade shows and industry events, including Formnext and Rapid + TCT
• Monitor market trends, customer requirements, and competitor activities
• Provide regular sales forecasts and reports to management

Requirements

• Proven sales experience within the SLS 3D printing industry
• Experience in the Additive Manufacturing sector
• Strong understanding of the customers and market segments served by companies such as EOS, 3D Systems, HP, and Formlabs
• Successful track record in business-to-business (B2B) industrial sales
• Demonstrated ability to achieve or exceed sales targets
• Business-level English communication skills
• Valid work authorisation in Germany
• Willingness to travel extensively across Europe

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling into the automotive industry
• Experience selling into the aerospace industry
• Experience with Additive Manufacturing materials
• Channel partner or distributor management experience
• Business-level German and/or Japanese language skills
• Experience in a start-up environment or developing a new market

Ideal Candidate

• Results-driven sales professional
• Proactive approach to new business development, supported by proven business development skills
• Ability to understand both commercial and technical customer requirements
• Comfortable working in a fast-growing and entrepreneurial environment
• Passionate about Additive Manufacturing technologies

Benefits

• 30 days of annual leave
• Transportation allowance
• Competitive compensation package
• Expected annual salary of around EUR 60,000, depending on experience and qualifications

Additional information

• Employment type: Full-time permanent
• Location: Düsseldorf, Germany

About the company

A Japanese company in the advanced manufacturing technology industry that develops and manufactures high-performance SLS 3D printers and proprietary advanced materials. Its solutions serve customers across the automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, and research sectors worldwide. The company is expanding its operations in the European market through a newly established regional organisation.