Vertical Sales Leader (New Energy‑Renewable & Nuclear)
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Why Ansell? At Ansell, we stay two steps ahead of workplace risk to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people’s quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products—including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear—to keep workers safe and productive across industrial, medical, and consumer applications.
Ansell is looking for a Vertical Sales Leader (VSL) – EMEA to join our team in Germany, France or UK . In this position, you will be responsible for implementing the Industrial Business Unit vertical strategy into the regional sales organization for your designated verticals and coordinating the management of clusters for these verticals. Reporting to the Sr Director Strategic Sales & New Business Development EMEA Industrial & Scientific businesses, you will play a key role in driving growth, aligning global strategies with regional execution, and building strong relationships with key end‑users and distributors across EMEA. This role will focus on the New Energy sector, including Renewable and Nuclear industries .
Benefits & Opportunities
- Competitive compensation, including a performance-based annual incentive
- Flexible and hybrid schedule
- A culture of belonging and inclusion, collaboration thrives, and everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered—across our global community
- Ansell University programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills
- Opportunities to advance and grow within the company
Your Role
- Develop, drive, and implement initiatives and tactics aligned with global brand, product, channel, and vertical strategies to ensure strong growth within the New Energy vertical in EMEA.
- Build and maintain relationships with key end‑user clients in the Renewable and Nuclear energy sectors, ensuring correct specifications for tenders and timely implementation of projects.
- Help deliver new product launches to the market by formulating and implementing vertical‑specific approaches for these products.
- Maintain ongoing contact and communication with the field sales force and key end‑users within EMEA.
- Update Regional Sales Managers & Directors on major regional activities in their clusters.
- Manage, align, and coordinate key end‑user strategy with Regional Managers and Regional Vertical/Category Specialists to optimize efficiency of sales at regional and local levels.
- Interface with Business Units and align regional initiatives with global vertical strategies defined by the regional category managers.
- Build and extend networks within the New Energy industry, engaging key opinion leaders, health & safety professionals, end users, distributors, regulatory bodies, and peer brands internationally.
- Identify strategic innovation and value proposition opportunities for the industry within the scope of protection products & services. Challenge the status quo and maximize relationship value at end‑user level.
- Work closely with internal marketing and business intelligence for feedback, planning, and implementation of market strategies.
- Responsible for EMEA top and bottom‑line budget as well as conversion targets for the assigned vertical and management of the pipeline to deliver expected results.
- Provide valuable reporting according to established reporting structures.
- Carry out special assignments to support specific projects under the direction of the Sr Director Strategic Sales & New Business Development EMEA.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree or higher; MBA preferred.
- 8+ years of successful sales/marketing experience, preferably at an international level.
- Proven B2B sales management experience and strong knowledge of the relevant industry (Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing).
- Experience selling through diverse distribution channels and working in a matrix organization.
- Knowledge of PPE products and adherence to business management procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in additional European languages is highly appreciated.
- Visionary mindset with clear commercial insight, performance‑driven, and results‑oriented.
- Customer‑focused, culturally adaptable, and able to communicate effectively across all levels.
- Analytical thinker with high integrity, self‑starter attitude, and ability to work independently.
- Willingness to travel extensively across EMEA (50%+) and participate in international mobility for career progression.
- Strong alignment with Ansell Values: Whatever you do, take PRIDE:
- Passion
- Reliable
- Integrity
- Deliver
- Empowerment
Application Instructions
Join us to lead the world to a safer future—apply today! Please submit your resume in English.
EEO Statement
Ansell is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, marital status, parental status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Our Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Ansell’s vision is about creating safe spaces where all perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. We endeavor to create an inclusive environment that considers all, regardless of age, gender, background, disability, veteran status, or experience alone, driving a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and supports our customers and stakeholders.
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