As Sales Director, you will be responsible for the profitable growth of paper machine clothing in the DACH region. This includes the following tasks in particular: Developing sales strategies. Reviewing and fine-tuning the growth strategy for clothing in the forming, press, and dryer sections in relation to regions, types, customers, and products. Developing and proposing pricing strategies and monitoring price developments. Reviewing the sales budget for assigned regions. Monthly monitoring of gross margins. Analyzing loss leaders or negative gross margin trends and formulating corrective measures. Monitoring KPIs for the department. Development of employees in the department. Hierarchical and disciplinary responsibility for the team. PROFILE – Skills Experience in managing a sales team. Experience in the PMC or the papermaking industry. Excellent communication skills. Negotiation skills. Willingness to travel as required (- 50%). Fluent German and English, other European languages are an advantage.