Sales Director – Strategic Verticals (mfd)

Düsseldorf - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As Sales Director Strategic Verticals (m/f/d) you will drive Damovos pan-European growth across key industries - including Defence Public Sector Health Retail and more. You will define how Damovo partners with clients to transform their digital ecosystems ensuring the company is seen as a strategic advisor and innovation leader across Europe.

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer this is a high-impact leadership role where strategic vision meets hands-on execution. Youll shape how Damovo wins grows and strengthens customer partnerships across multiple industries.

Sales Strategy & Execution

Develop and implement the pan-European vertical sales strategy across Defense Public Sector Health Retail and emerging verticals
Define clear growth targets and drive delivery against revenue margin and profitability goals
Collaborate with regional and cross-functional teams to align local execution with the overall vertical sales agenda
Identify qualify and secure new strategic customers across target verticals.
Lead complex enterprise sales cycles including multi-stakeholder negotiations tenders and framework agreements
Strengthen relationships with key decision-makers industry bodies and ecosystem partners to position Damovo as a trusted transformation partner
Champion Damovo s full solution portfolio (CX UC Cloud Cybersecurity and Digital Infrastructure) to create integrated high-value propositions

Market Intelligence & Positioning

Monitor market dynamics regulatory developments and competitive trends within each vertical
Translate market insights into compelling offerings that meet vertical-specific challenges and opportunities
Collaborate closely with Marketing Product and Delivery to ensure messaging consistency and competitive advantage

Leadership & Collaboration

Inspire mentor and lead a high-performing customer-focused sales team across regions
Serve as a thought partner to the Group Sales Leadership Team contributing to strategic planning forecasting and continuous improvement

Performance & Governance

Define track and report KPIs ensuring transparency and data-driven decision-making
Provide regular business updates to senior leadership on pipeline forecasts and market opportunities

Proven success in senior sales leadership with complex enterprise-level deals
Strong experience and network within the Defense sector
Track record of driving growth across multiple verticals and pan-European markets
Excellent negotiation communication and stakeholder management skills at C-suite level
Strong business acumen strategic thinking and ability to turn insights into action
Experience in ICT Customer Experience or digital transformation solutions
Fluent in German and English; additional European languages are a plus
Confident in using CRM systems and modern sales tools
Entrepreneurial results-driven and hands-on with a collaborative approach

Smart Working: Hybrid working with hours that best fit your private life. And on top of that: Work from abroad for up to 90 days per year!
Mobility promotion: Use our Job-Rad offer for your daily journeys or enjoy the comfort of the Deutschland ticket with our subsidy
The Damovo culture: Unleash your full potential in an innovative and international environment with flat hierarchies and a first-name basis culture
Diverse development opportunities: Regular training courses and free Babbel language courses are part of our offering
Attractive conditions: A competitive salary package 30 days of vacation and special leave for family occasions ensure a good work-life balance. We also support you with your retirement savings.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

As Sales Director Strategic Verticals (m/f/d) you will drive Damovos pan-European growth across key industries - including Defence Public Sector Health Retail and more. You will define how Damovo partners with clients to transform their digital ecosystems ensuring the company is seen as a strategic...