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Head of Sales, Germany

Berlin, Germany (On-site)

Head of Sales, Germany

2 Hours ago • 6-8 Years • Business Development • Undisclosed

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Job Description

The Head of Sales, Germany at Tesla will lead a team of 500+ across Germany, reporting to the Regional Director DACH & CEE. Responsibilities include developing and executing sales and delivery strategies, driving market share growth and profitability, hiring and developing teams, setting operational standards, and ensuring daily operational excellence. This role demands strong leadership, strategic planning, and execution skills, with a proven track record of managing large teams in a high-growth environment. The position requires fluency in German and English, extensive travel within Germany, and a deep understanding of the automotive industry.

Must have:

Lead large teams (500+)
High-growth service industry experience
Multi-site management experience
Strategic planning & execution
Fluency in German & English
Data-driven decision making

What to Expect

As the Country Manager Sales & Delivery, you will be at the forefront of our operations in Germany, responsible for shaping the sales and delivery strategy while ensuring daily operational excellence. You will hire, train, and develop effective teams, shape and execute operational standards, and work cross-functionally to develop business planning and the regional strategy. Ultimately, the Country Manager Sales & Delivery is accountable for growing market shares across all product lines, driving brand awareness, and increasing profitability within Germany.

In this role you are leading a team of 500+ talented individuals across Germany, and report directly to our Regional Director DACH & CEE.

Note that this position is based out of Berlin, and entails a high amount of travelling within the country.

What You’ll Do

Lead, develop, coach and motivate high-performing teams
Reinforce a culture of leadership and team excellence: training standards, succession planning, talent acquisition and employee retention
Set clear targets and plans on Customer Service, market sales and delivery pipelines; hold teams accountable by driving performance management with local leadership
Develop and execute daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly strategies to hit targets and drive profitability
Develop and reinforce high operational standards by coaching through and reinforcing targets
Maintain and reinforce Safety and Security standards by partnering with EH&S, Workplace and Security teams
Create a continuous improvement culture by actively collecting feedback, testing strategies, and improving vehicle and customer flow in each sales and delivery location

What You’ll Bring

Experience leading large teams (50+, including management layers) in a high-growth, service-focused industry with multi-site experience
Demonstrated ability to inspire, influence, and hold teams accountable to achieve a common goal
Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and adhere to business-critical deadlines
Innovative and unfazed by change, hungry to learn, resourceful, and effective at using data, logic, and instincts to identify problems and execute solutions
Successful history of building relationships; evidence of being a well-respected, trusted partner with a dedicated and ethical approach to management and operations
Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication, and sales skills
Passion for Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy

In addition, this role requires fluency in German and English, as well as a valid Driver’s license.

Attention: Our Hiring team is international, please make sure to upload your CV in English when applying.

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