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PALFINGER

Builds lifting equipment for land and sea

Regional After Sales Business Development Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/14/2026
€61k/yr
Senior
Master's
Bergheim, Austria
HybridTravel up to 60% across Europe.
Sales & Account ManagementBusiness Development & Partnerships

About the job

Requirements
  • A Master’s degree in a technical or commercial field and several years of experience in after-sales portfolios for industrial goods, preferably lifting devices.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
  • A proactive mindset, ownership, autonomy, and self-management.
  • Strong communication and intercultural skills for collaborating with international and external stakeholders.
  • Business-level fluency in English.
  • Willingness to travel up to 60% across Europe.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and consult EMEA markets to drive after-sales growth and profitability.
  • Strengthen and support distributor networks across the region.
  • Increase market penetration of service products through strategic initiatives.
  • Drive retail performance through targeted actions and continuous monitoring.
  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in after-sales portfolios for lifting devices is preferred.
  • Proficiency in additional languages is an advantage.

About the company

PALFINGER designs and manufactures lifting equipment for transport, construction, marine, and energy customers around the world. It turns customer requirements into complete working systems for specific applications, adapting cranes and handling equipment to the vehicles, vessels, and work sites where loads need to move. Its machinery lifts heavy materials, raises workers for access tasks, and handles cargo on land and at sea, with designs made for reliable, easy operation. Revenue comes from equipment sales and after-sales service, including installation and spare parts. Founded in 1932, the group is headquartered in Bergheim near Salzburg, Austria.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bergheim, Austria

Founded

1932

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What believers are saying

  • PALFINGER offers mentoring, international learning tracks, and a central learning platform with technical and leadership courses.
  • A PALFINGER career story shows an IT intern advancing from Brazil to SAP module supervisor.
  • PALFINGER apprentices learn hands-on with experts, and many move into specialist or leadership positions.

What critics are saying

  • PALFINGER's July 2026 report said volatile markets and delayed customer investment decisions affected HY1 results, raising workload uncertainty.
  • PALFINGER's July 2026 plan targets EUR 25 million savings from 2027 via automation and structural changes, creating role uncertainty.
  • PALFINGER's April 2026 report says U.S. tariffs weighed on North American demand and profitability, exposing regional roles to policy shifts.

What makes PALFINGER unique

  • PALFINGER reports 5,000+ sales and service centres in 130+ countries; Hiab's 2025 report lists over 3,000 sales and service locations.
  • PALFINGER lists boats, davits, and deck equipment alongside land products; Hiab describes its focus as on-road load handling.
  • PALFINGER reports 30 manufacturing sites and a global network of sales, installation, and service hubs.

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