Director Distribution Sales North-West Europe (f/m/div)*

Would you enjoy interacting with customers, partners and colleagues from different countries in North–West Europe in order to drive business forward? Do you enjoy working in a varied, leading–edge technology environment? Do you have a creative problem–solving attitude and the ability to inspire others? Are you interested in modern aspects of leadership? Then this position is a great match for you! Join our team as Director Distribution Sales North–West Europe and become part of our success story. Please note this position can be filled in Kista (Sweden) or Bristol (United Kingdom).Responsibilities
In your new role you will:

• Lead a team of Distribution Sales Managers across North–West Europe as they drive sales growth by strategic development of the business through the Distribution partner channel to meet and exceed defined targets;
• Be responsible for functionally managing a small team in several countries as well as managing all related regional offices of our global and local Distributors and their focus end–customers;
• Develop and execute the business and sales strategy for Infineon's Distribution business in the assigned territory;
• Formulate a winning strategy that can be translated into actionable tasks resulting in above market average growth for Infineon in both strategic accounts and in the broad mass market;
• Define, execute and control all sales activities in the designated countries to fulfill the defined sales objectives and maximize the business for all Infineon products, according to the business plan agreed with the Regional Sales Manager & Distribution Account Management.

Your Profile
You know how to provide your partners and customers with high quality information to support business growth. It is easy for you to structure topics and effectively share them thanks to your excellent communication skills. In discussions you can not only represent your opinion steadfastly but also explain it comprehensibly. At the same time, you appreciate diverse input and respect the viewpoints of others. In a team you always strive for a high–quality working atmosphere, open cooperation and exchange.

You are best equipped for this role if you have:

• A degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent field of studies;
• At least 8 years of experience working as a sales manager, account manager or a similar role closely associated to semiconductor electronics;
• A track record of managing and developing a regional and remote team;
• Ability to collaborate across different groups having varying levels of expertise;
• Experience interacting and persuading several levels of management from working through VP level;
• Availability to travel within the assign region as required;
• Good understanding of semiconductors basics would be an advantage;
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Benefits:

• Coaching, mentoring networking possibilities
• Wide range of training offers & planning of career development
• Different career paths: Project Management, Technical Ladder, Management & Individual Contributor
• Flexible working conditions
• Part–time work possible (also during parental leave)
• Sabbatical
• Medical coverage
• Labor gymnastics
• Private insurance offers
• Wage payment in case of sick leave
• Corporate pension benefits
• IFX Success Bonus and Spot Awards
• Accessibility, access for wheelchairs