Portwest
Portwest
5,001 – 10,000 Employees
B2BManufacturingRetail
Portwest is a global manufacturer and supplier of protective workwear and personal protective equipment for businesses and workers across a range of industries. Its portfolio spans more than 2,400 products in 32 product lines, including high-visibility and flame-resistant clothing, waterproof workwear, safety footwear, gloves, head and eye protection, respiratory equipment, fall-protection systems, and related accessories. The company serves retail and wholesale customers through an online catalogue and multilingual website, with direct delivery from a network of 14 warehouses worldwide.

Remote Area Sales Manager, Germany

Sell Portwest protective workwear and PPE to distributors around Berlin. Build customer relationships, win new business, and grow regional field sales.

Description

  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with new and existing customers.
  • Conduct daily in-person sales meetings with distributors, resellers, and agents.
  • Identify high-growth existing customers and develop account plans for them.
  • Proactively acquire new customers and uncover business opportunities.
  • Consistently implement structured prospecting strategies.
  • Use consultative selling to assess customer needs and recommend suitable Portwest solutions.
  • Prepare clear, persuasive proposals for existing and prospective customers.
  • Promote new products to customers through product demonstrations using samples.
  • Follow up systematically to close orders.
  • Monitor the market, including relevant trade fairs, events, and industry publications.
  • Help trade partners market products to end customers.

Requirements

  • Three to five years of sales experience in PPE, workwear, or safety clothing.
  • Experience selling for a manufacturer, distributor, reseller, or agent is preferred.
  • Sales experience in a related industry, such as automotive, tools, chemicals, or MRO, serving the same sales network will also be considered.
  • Willingness to drive Portwest revenue growth through active field sales.
  • Valid Category B driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the region.
  • Applicants must have the right to live and work in the relevant jurisdiction.

Benefits

  • Recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2024.
  • Named Private Irish Business of the Year at the Export Industry Awards 2025.
  • Awarded a Gold EcoVadis Sustainability Rating in 2026.
  • Equal opportunity employer.

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