Sales Director - Europe

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive European sales strategy for traction products including transformers, rectifiers, and converters
• Target major rail OEMs (e.g. Siemens, Alstom, Stadler) and build credibility with operators such as DB, SNCF and Renfe
• Expand into the European industrial power sector, including renewable energy, energy storage, and hydrogen applications
• Establish scalable sales systems and processes aligned with European best practices
• Lead and develop a high-performing regional field sales team
• Build and implement a centralized Inside Sales function for lead qualification and commercial support
• Serve as the European market advocate, aligning customer technical requirements with internal R&D and manufacturing teams
• Foster a performance-driven, entrepreneurial sales culture
• Own and deliver the European P&L with ambitious but achievable growth targets
• Manage the full “Concept-to-Contract” lifecycle for multi-million Euro design-in projects
• Implement and optimize sales productivity tools, forecasting models, and CRM processes
• Drive accurate pipeline visibility and strategic account planning

Requirements

• 12+ years of B2B industrial sales experience
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role within: traction systems, high-voltage power electronics, power modules, gate drivers or related industries
• Proven track record of securing large, complex, multi-year contracts in European markets
• Established, high-level relationships within European rail OEM ecosystem, major industrial infrastructure and energy players
• Demonstrated ability to attract, coach, and motivate high-performing field sales professionals
• Experience operating in high-growth or startup-like environments
• Strong P&L ownership and revenue accountability
• Ability to articulate complex technical product value to executive decision-makers
• Strong understanding of customer technical environments, performance metrics, and compliance requirements
• Excellent negotiation and strategic deal-closing capability
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA preferred)
• Fluency in English (mandatory)
• German, Spanish, or French language skills highly advantageous

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in rail OEMs and industrial infrastructure sectors
• Strong techno-commercial alignment and strategic thinking
• Leadership capability and results-driven mindset

Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Opportunity to lead strategic expansion in Europe
• High-impact leadership role
• Professional growth and development

About the Company

Pink Camel is a job board platform that aims to connect job seekers with employers. The company is launching a new jobsite and is looking for a Sales Director to lead its expansion in Europe.