Sales Manager DACH - Carrier Sales
At a glance
Mid-level Sales Leadership role at Trimble. Remote, Germany · full-time.
Pay not stated
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Split your time between winning new carrier accounts and growing an existing DACH customer portfolio
- Find and close new business with carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics service providers
- Guide current clients toward renewals, additional features, and cross-sold SaaS solutions
- Lead complex contract talks with C-level decision-makers for new deals and renewals
- Coordinate onboarding with internal teams so customers realize value from web-based SaaS products
What you bring
- At least five years of successful B2B selling for complex SaaS or logistics solutions
- A record of building trust with senior executives through extended sales cycles
- Native German plus English at C1 level or higher for local and international stakeholders
Who this fits
You’ll suit a Germany-based remote sales manager role combining new-business hunting with account growth and retention. The work centers on DACH carriers and requires native German, strong English, and comfort negotiating with senior executives.
From the employer
Drive the Digital Road: Carrier Sales Manager (DACH)
Are you ready to revolutionize how freight moves across the DACH region by blending strategic growth with deep relationship management? Trimble’s Transporeon division is looking for a dynamic sales manager to expand our carrier network while driving long-term value through the digital transformation of the logistics landscape!
About Us:
Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. We create technologies that connect the digital and physical worlds, helping our customers increase productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability.
Transport & Logistics Business Unit: In the Transportation & Logistics segment, our solutions make it safer, simpler and more efficient to move freight—bringing together a global network of shippers, carriers, brokers and 3PLs.
What Makes This Role Great:
This role offers the strategic balance: you will act as both a “hunter” and a “farmer”, spending half your time pioneering net new business and the other half deep-diving into your existing portfolio to drive retention and cross-sell SaaS solutions. You’ll have the autonomy to shape the DACH market while ensuring our current carrier partners are maximizing their potential within the Transporeon ecosystem.
Key Exciting Responsibilities
Execute a Dual Sales Strategy: Balance your expertise between identifying high-potential new prospects and nurturing an existing portfolio to ensure 100% retention and growth.
Pioneer New Partnerships: Prospect and close net new business opportunities with carriers, freight forwarders and Logistics service providers (LSP) to expand Trimble’s footprint in the DACH market.
Drive Portfolio Value: Act as a strategic advisor to existing clients, identifying opportunities for upselling and cross-selling new features that solve evolving logistics challenges.
Master Complex Negotiations: Lead high-stakes contract discussions with C-level executives, ensuring win-win outcomes for both new acquisitions and long-term renewals.
Influence Product Adoption: Collaborate with internal teams to ensure your customers are fully onboarded and getting the maximum ROI from our web-based SaaS solutions.
Essential Skills & Experience
B2B Sales Expertise: 5+ years of proven success selling complex B2B solutions within the SaaS or logistics industry.
Relationship Management: Exceptional ability to build and maintain trust with senior-level executives and decision-makers over a long-term sales cycle.
Bilingual Proficiency: Native German and proficient English language skills (at least C1) are essential for navigating local and global stakeholders.
Bonus Points For:
Experience in the transportation or supply chain industry.
Familiarity with cross-selling high-tech solutions within a legacy portfolio.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.
You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide.
Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem." You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging.
Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers."
How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.
Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate.
At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.
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