Sales Manager Entertainment

Company

Xsens is a leading developer and global supplier of 3D motion tracking products based upon miniature (MEMS) inertial sensor technology. Xsens sells to customers in a wide range of markets such as the game and film industry, movement science, control of autonomous vehicles and stabilization, robotics and unmanned systems. Xsens is a privately held company with its headquarters in Enschede, the Netherlands and a US subsidiary in Los Angeles, California.

Clients of Xsens include 20th Century Fox, NBC Universal, The Third Floor, Insomniac Games, EA Sports , Skrillex and many more. Games and films made with Xsens products include Alice in Wonderland, X-men: First Class, Killzone, Iron Man 2, Silent Hill, FIFA 2011, Two Worlds and Paul.

Location

Enschede

Sales Manager Entertainment

Are you a hands-on and experienced Sales Manager that can accelerate the further growth of Xsens’ entertainment business and develop the sales team to the next level?

As Sales Manager Entertainment you will be responsible for the global sales of Xsens’ motion capture products in the game, film, TV production and advertising industry. In addition, you will provide leadership to the global sales team (located in Enschede and Los Angeles) and drive the team to building long-term business relationships with our customers and partners. You will report to the VP Sales & Marketing.

Key responsibilities

  • Define and execute the sales strategy for the Entertainment segment
  • Present and demonstrate  Xsens’ products through web conferences, on-site with customers and at exhibitions
  • Proactively develop new opportunities and generate sales in target markets
  • Provide leadership to the sales team
  • Improve the sales process in building relationships with customers
  • Further grow the relationship and sales with partners in Asia

    Profile

    • BS or MS degree in engineering, business or commerce
    • Minimum 5 years (international) sales experience in B2B and high-tech industry
    • Proven experience and skills in building and coaching a sales team
    • Preferably affinity with creative content generation for film and game development.
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Result oriented and enthusiastic team player
    • Willingness to travel extensively (30%)

    Job

    We offer an attractive position with responsibility, opportunities and attractive remuneration in an innovative, ambitious company. Xsens team can be characterized as spontaneous and hard working, in a multi-disciplinary environment.

      Interested?

      Send your resume before April 30th to jobs@xsens.com for the attention of Karin Duimel, HR Manager. For more information, please visit www.xsens.com or contact Erik Wilbrink, VP Sales & Marketing on +31 88 9736719.

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