IT Team Manager - Global Field Sales Applications

DRIVE THE GLOBAL IT FIELD SALES TOOL STRATEGY
You will drive and prioritize the end-to-end global field sales tool roadmap in close alignment with the sales leadership team and other key stakeholders to advance field sales process automation and digitalization, including the use of AI technologies. In this context, you will also be responsible for monitoring the retail execution software market and managing both existing and new IT software partners.
LEAD AND DEVELOP YOUR TEAM
In this role, you’ll lead, coach, and develop a team of IT Project Managers and IT Service Owners. You’ll set clear goals and expectations, provide guidance and feedback, and build a high-performing, empowered team that consistently delivers value to the business.
ACCOUNTABILITY FOR GLOBAL ROLLOUTS AND OPERATIONS
As IT Manager Global Field Sales Applications you’ll hold accountability for global tool rollouts and ongoing operations. You’ll ensure robust governance, clear standards, and efficient processes so that implementations are successful, adoption is strong, and services are reliable, scalable, and compliant.
DRIVE ADOPTION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
By partnering with global sales stakeholders and local markets you’ll proactively drive user adoption. Together with your team, you collect and prioritize feedback, evaluate performance, and steer continuous improvement initiatives that increase the effectiveness and return on investment of our field sales applications.
University degree in Computer Science/ similar study or equivalent practical experience
Fluent English skills, German is a plus
At least 5 years of working experience with field sales applications, preferably within the FMCG industry
A minimum of 5 years of leadership and people management experience, including responsibility for teams in an application/IT context
Proven track record of strategic ownership for an applications or services portfolio, including roadmap definition and prioritization
Strong IT and AI expertise, with a solid understanding of how to apply AI technologies to business processes and digital solutions to drive effectiveness & efficiency
Program & Project Management Expertise is a plus
Excellent communication and strong leadership skills with the ability to set direction, make decisions, manage stakeholders, inspire and develop your team
Self-motivated team player, performance and results-oriented paired with a proactive and customer-oriented mindset

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No