Regional Sales Director (Quantum Optics)

Lead. Grow. Transform.

A well-established technology distributor is seeking a Regional Sales Director to lead its Central European commercial operations. With a strong footprint across EMEA, the business delivers high-performance components and solutions to innovation-driven clients across sectors.

This is a strategic leadership role focused on driving growth across both OEM distribution and high-value solution sales. Youll lead a team of 10+ highly technical sales engineers (many to PhD level), and play a pivotal role in reshaping the sales function to meet ambitious growth targets.

Your Impact

• Lead & Develop: Inspire and coach a technically advanced sales team to deliver commercial results.
• Drive OEM Growth: Maintain and expand revenue from existing OEM distribution channels.
• Accelerate Solution Sales: Identify and prioritise customers with potential for value-added services technology scouting, integration, and packaging with a goal to grow this segment from 20% to 50% over the next 3 years.
• Customer Engagement: Build deep relationships with key clients, uncovering challenges that can be solved through tailored solutions.
• Team Evolution: Expand and reshape the sales organisation to align with strategic goals and future market needs.

What You Bring

• Proven experience leading technical sales teams in the DACH region or Central Europe.
• Strong understanding of OEM distribution and solution-based selling in high-tech or engineering-led sectors.
• Ability to engage with technically sophisticated customers and team members.
• Commercial acumen with a strategic mindset and hands-on leadership style.
• Fluent in German and English.

Why This Role?

• Shape the future of a high-growth business with a clear strategic vision.
• Work closely with cutting-edge technologies and forward-thinking clients.
• Lead a team of experts in a collaborative, customer-first environment.