Head of Sales

Polestar

  • Wien
  • Unbefristet
  • Vollzeit
  • 1 Monat her
In an ambitious growth phase, we are now looking for a Head of Sales to join the Polestar Austria team.Let us describe the challenge we offerReporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead all sales activities for Polestar in Austria. You will be responsible for developing and executing a robust sales strategy with your team and play an integral role in delivering sales results in close collaboration with our dealer partners.What you’ll doYour responsibilities include:
  • Leading all market sales activities with your team
  • Developing and executing a sales growth strategy
  • Managing and monitoring retail and fleet sales performance, leading the sales funnel and forecasting
  • Driving the transformation of the sales distribution model in strong collaboration with retail stakeholders
  • Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams as part of the Austrian Management Team
  • Driving the expansion of the retail footprint and network in Austria
  • Managing the relationship with Polestar Headquarters in Sweden
You and your skillsTo be successful in this role, you have/are:
  • At least 3–5 years of experience in a similar leadership role; experience in the automotive industry is a strong plus
  • Proven leadership experience in sales management (3–5 years)
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
  • Extensive knowledge, especially in B2B business, and the ability to easily connect with other departments (e.g., Marketing, Operations, and Finance)
  • Experience working with retail partners in the automotive sector is a definite advantage
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and German
  • Excellent knowledge of all MS Office programs
  • A can-do and hands-on mentality
At Polestar, you will be part of a cross-functional and international team, with English as the primary language for written and spoken communication. As Polestar is in a scale-up phase, you thrive in a fast-paced environment.We offer a salary starting from €90,000 gross annually, with overpayment depending on qualifications and experience, plus a company car also available for private use.Competence and experience are important, but personality is key!We are a start-up company with a strong growth focus. As we build our global organization and develop processes and tools while growing rapidly, experience is essential to manage complexity and make fast decisions. We are a flat organization with a go-getter attitude, working as a strong team to get things done and enable business success. We work with speed and engagement in a collaborative manner.People at PolestarWe know that change is needed. And we know that each of us can help bring about that change. Our commitment to becoming climate-neutral by 2040 is just as important to us as being inclusive, diverse, and innovative. Together, we are creating, collaborating, and experimenting to usher in a new era of sustainable mobility.We are an electric performance brand, determined to improve the society we live in.Is this you?If you're interested in joining the Polestar family, don’t wait to submit your application. We use a continuous selection process, and the job post will remain open until the position is filled.Are you ready for the journey?
Which is electric, by the way...Join a global team dedicated to improving the societies we live in through sustainable, electric mobility.

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