Software Sales Manager
Job Summary
The Software Sales Manager will report to the Head of IT and support to the Sales function with IT Systems project design (e.g WMS), presentation materials.
The individual will work with colleagues from the UK and Austria (and other European Countries as dictated by each project) and develop their skills and knowledge as they progress.
Extensive travel UK and EU.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Active in Business Development, networking and sales activity to build a network of opportunities
- Playing a supporting role within automation system sales, providing key aspects such as requirements gathering, scoping, pricing and commercial documentation
- Execute the business development strategy
- Support with requirements & business case for WMS only projects together with Software Consulting
- Preparation of solution proposals, calculations, pricing and presentations of Systems/IT elements on a project bid
- Align with business units to identify the market potential for products and service portfolio
- Management of customer experience and expectations
- Input to and Management of CRM system
- Customer consulting
- Market awareness of competitor and industry position
Skills/qualifications
- Degree (or suitable logistics experience) in at least one of the following:
- Software engineering
- Logistics operations
- Supply chain management
- Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) knowledge
- English will be the primary language for this role however additional knowledge of German is highly desirable
- Experience of Automated Warehouse design and/or operations would be valuable
Important behaviours to have in line with our company values
- Appreciation – Recognises the achievement of others
- Creativity – Is resourceful and innovative
- Courage – Willing to learn and try new things
- Openness – Always approachable and helpful
- Reliability – Consistently gives their best
Local benefits
Some locations have local benefits; please speak to a member of the management team.
Are you looking for new challenges? Do your eyes sparkle with enthusiasm when you talk about your specialist area? Do you gladly take on responsibility? Are you able to grasp complex issues? Are you brave enough to take new paths and do you view changes as exciting opportunities?
Then apply now! We look forward to getting to know you.
Here are a few tips for a successful application.
Complete + online + authentic = good chances
Complete
The following documents are important to us:
- Cover letter (please indicate your core areas in the case of speculative applications)
- CV (résumé) in tabular format
- Diploma certificates and evidence of professional experience
Online
Please only apply via our application tool.
Tip: Apply for current vacancies to maximize your chances. In the case of speculative applications, it can take some time before we have an appropriate offer for you.
Authentic
Once you have completed the first two steps, you are a good deal closer to your new job. If your educational and professional backgrounds fit one of our job opportunities we will invite you to an interview in person.
The interview is the most important part of the application process. Above all, we look for authenticity. During the interview, we will find out whether our expectations match each other and whether a long-term cooperation can be formed.
1. Apply online
2. Confirmation of receipt sent
3. Human Resources and specific department look at your documents
4. If we like what we see: invitation to an interview in person
5. The excitement builds: first interview in person
6. If necessary: second interview in person
7. Do we fit well together? Welcome to KNAPP!
To ensure a speedy application process, please only apply via our application tool. After submitting your application you will receive a confirmation of receipt.