Sales Director – Fire - DACH

As the Director of Sales, you will provide strategic guidance and direction for the sales organization, drive sales strategies, and achieve revenue targets. (Germany / Austria / Switzerland)

This is a critical senior leadership role within Honeywell’s Fire business, responsible for driving commercial performance across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH).

The Sales Director – DACH (Fire) will lead one of the most strategically important and profitable regions, operating at Managing Director/Geschäftsführer level and combining sales leadership with broader business and site responsibilities.

In this role, you will shape regional strategy, lead a mature sales organization, and act as a key interface to customers, industry stakeholders, and internal leadership.

• Provide overall sales leadership for the Fire business across the DACH region
• Be accountable for a large, highly profitable business with significant revenue impact
• Lead and develop a senior sales organization, including direct and indirect leadership
• Act as site leader for the Ratingen location, including customer experience, training, and development interface
• Build and maintain executive‑level relationships with key customers, partners, and industry stakeholders
• Drive strategic initiatives, market positioning, and long‑term growth plans
• Ensure robust forecasting, pipeline management, and operational discipline
• Partner closely with European and global leadership in a highly matrixed environment
• Develop talent, succession plans, and a strong performance culture

You Must Have

• Extensive senior commercial leadership experience in Fire, Building Automation, or related industries
• Proven track record leading large, profitable businesses
• Strong executive‑level customer and industry network across the DACH region
• Experience operating at MD / General Manager level or equivalent
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with operational execution
• Deep knowledge of the DACH market and regulatory landscape
• Strong executive presence and influencing skills
• Experience leading complex organizations through change
• Collaborative leadership approach with strong people‑development focus

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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