Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

About the job

Wabtec offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for dynamic energy and data transmission, such as: conductor bar systems, cable reels, slip ring systems and loading systems for ships, buses and trucks. These products are developed and produced at various locations within the Wabtec organization. www.wabtec.com

Under the brand name Akapp Stemmann this sales role focuses on the sale of our CONDUCTOR BAR SYSTEMS for the Southern part of the DACH REGION.

Our high quality conductor bar systems are designed for various industrial market segments where dynamic energy and data transmission is required. Think of applications in crane technology, intra-logistics (automated high-bay warehouses), façade cleaning, concrete industry, automation in agriculture and theatre technology (www.akapp.com).

The engineering and production of these conductor bar systems takes place at the Wabtec site in the Netherlands (Ede), where about 200 colleagues work for various (support) departments within Wabtec (Netherlands).

www.wabtecnetherlands.com

Who will you be working with?

As Sales Manager of conductor bar systems, you will work closely with the Akapp Stemmann sales team of Wabtec Netherlands, which consists of 2 other outside sales colleagues and a number of colleagues in the back office for order and quotation processing. In this role, you will report to Akapp Stemmann's Sales & Marketing Manager 

How will you make a difference?

In this role, you will make a difference by taking full control of the Southern part of the DACH region and not missing an opportunity to achieve our commercial goals. By combining your healthy sales drive and your technical insight, you are able to advise our current and new customers on the most optimal application of our conductor bar systems. You are a sales person who is committed to the long-term relationship and therefore you visit our customers regularly to build and maintain important contacts. You have at least 5 years of relevant sales experience in a technical, commercial environment, preferably in crane/hoisting technology or warehouse automation.

Preferably, you live in the Southern region of the DACH area. But also candidates who live in the Netherlands and speak and write German very well are also invited to apply if they do not live too far from the German border.

Working for Wabtec

Working for Wabtec means working for a highly reputable employer with 27,000 employees worldwide over more than 50 countries and with a place in the Fortune 500. At Wabtec we believe in people first. And of course this also includes a good package of employment conditions such as a solid basic salary, a nice bonus scheme, a car and various career opportunities.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.