Head of Global Aftermarket Sales (m/f/d)

As Head of Global Aftermarket Sales (m/f/d), you will lead TAKRAF's global aftermarket business and play a key role in driving sustainable growth across international markets. With responsibility for service solutions, modernization projects, and spare parts sales, you will shape commercial strategies, strengthen customer partnerships, and unlock new business opportunities throughout the lifecycle of our equipment and systems. Leading an international team, you will combine strategic leadership, technical expertise, and commercial excellence to enhance customer value and further position TAKRAF as a trusted global partner in the mining and bulk material handling industry.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the global Aftermarket Sales team with full disciplinary and functional responsibility; Define and implement global aftermarket sales strategies to drive sustainable business growth; Drive sales activities for service solutions, modernization projects, retrofits, and spare parts across international markets; Develop and implement service concepts aligned with customer needs and business objectives; Build and maintain long-term strategic customer relationships while identifying and securing new business opportunities; Monitor market developments and identify new business opportunities to further expand TAKRAF's aftermarket portfolio; Oversee the preparation of technical and commercial proposals, including pricing and cost calculations; Coordinate cross-functional teams during bid preparation and lead customer meetings, presentations, and contract negotiations; Ensure the successful execution of service projects with regard to quality, schedule, budget, change management, and claim management

Requirements

University degree in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable technical discipline; More than 15 years of experience in international mechanical and plant engineering environments; Proven leadership experience in aftermarket sales, service, business development, or related functions; Strong technical expertise combined with sound commercial and financial understanding; Extensive experience in proposal management, project execution, contract management, and claim management; Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and intercultural leadership skills; Strategic mindset, entrepreneurial thinking, decisiveness, and a strong drive for continuous improvement; High willingness to travel internationally and operate successfully in a global business environment; Good working knowledge of SAP and CAD applications; Professional English language skills at C1-C2 level

Benefits

Opportunity to shape and expand TAKRAF's global aftermarket business; Strategic leadership role with significant international visibility and impact; Challenging and diverse projects within the mining, bulk material handling, and processing industries; Collaboration with global customers and multidisciplinary teams around the world; Professional development and career growth opportunities within the TAKRAF Group; Competitive compensation package and performance-oriented environment; Flexible working arrangements and modern workplace solutions; Inclusive and collaborative company culture built on safety, integrity, innovation, and mutual respect