Sales Manager

Job Description

Are you ready to contribute to achieving Danfoss' ambitious climate goals?

With the mindset of "doing more with less", you now have the possibility to join Danfoss Climate Solutions and work with energy efficiency and support the green transition.

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Sales Manager to join our team and lead the sales efforts for a dedicated team of 9 sales engineers in Denmark.

The Sales Manager will play a crucial role in driving revenue growth within our climate solution portfolio, expanding market share, and strengthening customer relationships.

In cooperation with the sales leadership team, you will play a key role in developing, implementing, and executing on the sales strategy for Danfoss Climate solutions with dedicated focus on indirect sales via wholesaler partners in Denmark.

Ideally you are located in the Central Denmark Region (Midtjylland) and able to be present at the Silkeborg Campus on a regular basis which will be your main working address.

Travelling primarily within Denmark is required for this position. Speaking Danish is also a requirement.

In our organization we always help and support each other, and it is expected that our new colleague is a good team player and passionate about creating value for our customers and making good results. 

Job Responsibilities

To succeed in this position, you have excellent leadership skills and demonstrate a proven track record in sales management, team building, and strategic planning.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets, expand market presence, and increase market share
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of sales professionals to maximize their potential and performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and partners to drive sales and ensure customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with Sales Director, project team, marketing, product management, and other cross-functional teams to drive product launches, promotions, and campaigns
• Participate in trade shows, conferences, and industry events to promote Danfoss products and services and generate leads
• Identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive developments to develop effective sales strategies and product offerings

Background & Skills

As our new Sales Manager, we expect that you have a commercial background and/or a degree in engineering mechanics with +5years of sales experience.

You have strong knowledge of the HVAC industry and indirect sales via wholesale partners is preferred. Probably you are familiar with Danfoss products and solutions as well as working with CRM systems (Sales Force).

You show excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills and personal behaviors, supporting your ability to inspire and motivate a sales team.

Finally, you see change as an opportunity to learn and develop yourself as well as your team with a growth mindset attitude.

For technical and job-specific enquiries, please contact Sales Director, Tommy Henriksen on +45 4060 9101.

For information about the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter & Senior Attraction Specialist, Rainier Jazmin on +45 2170 3212. #LI-RJ1

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. Even if you do not check all the boxes for this job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We do not have an application deadline, but accept applications when position is posted. The position will be closed once we have found the right candidate. Please upload your cover letter and cv as one attachment.

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits (selected) with your employment:

• Flexible working
• Basic Salary and Short-term incentive (bonus)
• Employer pension contribution
• Company Car
• Private healthcare package
• On the job training and career development

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.