Sales Manager – Southern Europe (E-Bike / E-Mobility ODM & OEM)Topjob

Location: Southern Europe (preferably Italy, Spain, France South, or Portugal) 

Reporting Line: Directly to the CEO Employment Type: Full-time 

Travel: Frequent travel within Southern Europe and to headquarters NL

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Sales Manager Southern Europe to drive business development and sales growth across key Southern European markets.

The successful candidate will take full commercial responsibility for the region, focusing on ODM and OEM B2B customers in the e-bike, e-mobility, and related industries. This role requires a self-driven, entrepreneurial professional who can operate independently while maintaining close alignment with the CEO and senior management.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

· Develop and execute the regional sales strategy for Southern Europe in alignment with company objectives
· Acquire, manage, and grow ODM / OEM B2B customer relationships
· Identify new business opportunities, RFQs, and strategic partnerships within the e-bike and e-mobility ecosystem
· Lead commercial negotiations, pricing discussions, and contract closures
· Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to SOP and long-term account development

Account & Relationship Management

· Act as the primary commercial contact for customers in Southern Europe
· Build long-term partnerships based on trust, performance, and technical alignment
· Coordinate with engineering, quality, supply chain, and after-sales teams to ensure customer satisfaction
· Represent customer needs internally and ensure timely feedback to headquarters

Market & Strategic Intelligence

· Monitor market trends, competitor activity, pricing dynamics, and regulatory developments
· Provide structured market feedback and forecasts to the CEO and management team
· Support strategic decisions related to product positioning, localization, and portfolio development

Internal Coordination & Reporting

· Report directly to the CEO with clear sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and performance metrics
· Ensure accurate CRM usage and structured sales reporting
· Support cross-functional alignment between sales, R&D, quality, and operations

Required Qualifications & Experience

Professional Experience

· Expectation of 5 years of B2B sales experience in:
. E-bikes, e-mobility, bicycle components, automotive, or related technical industries
· Proven experience with OEM / ODM business models
· Strong understanding of European e-bike market dynamics, customer expectations, and certification requirements
· Experience working with Asian manufacturing or supply chains is a strong advantage

Skills & Competencies

· Strong commercial, negotiation, and closing skills
· High level of self-responsibility and autonomy
· Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to translate market insights into action
· Excellent communication and presentation skills
· Ability to operate in a multicultural, international business environment

Education

· HBO / Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus)

Languages

· Fluent in English (mandatory)
· Fluency in at least one Southern European language (Italian, Spanish, and/or French) is strongly preferred

Personal Profile

· Entrepreneurial self-starter with a hands-on mentality
· Results-driven, accountable, and comfortable working independently
· Customer-focused with a long-term partnership mindset
· Comfortable reporting directly to executive management
· Willing to travel extensively within the assigned region

What We Offer

· Key strategic role with direct access to the CEO
· High level of autonomy and decision-making responsibility
· Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives
· Opportunity to shape and grow a critical European region
· Long-term career growth within an international technology-driven organization

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a short motivation letter outlining relevant experience in ODM / OEM B2B sales and e-bike or e-mobility markets to: iris.zhang@motinova.com