Head of Business Development DACH

The role

You'll lead and develop a growing business development and technical team, building the capability, structure and culture needed to support the next phase of growth across the region.

You'll also own business development across the DACH region, driving commercial growth through strategic partnerships with customers, system integrators, resellers and OEM partners. With the backing of ASSA ABLOY, you'll have the autonomy to shape how the business grows and expands its market presence.

What you'll work on

• Defining and executing the long-term strategy for Traka and KEYper across Germany, Austria and Switzerland
• Expanding Traka's presence across the DACH region through strategic customer, partner and market development initiatives
• Building trusted relationships with key customers, system integrators, resellers, distributors and technology partners
• Leading, coaching and expanding a growing regional team while creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance
• Working closely with ASSA ABLOY businesses and EMEIA support functions to leverage market opportunities and shared customer relationships
• Ensuring operational excellence, customer satisfaction and strong financial performance across the region

What will help you succeed

• Experience within the security industry (such as access control, video surveillance, alarms, software-based security solutions or related technologies)
• Proven success leading commercial growth in B2B environments, ideally through partner and indirect sales channels
• Experience managing and developing teams within a growing organisation
• Strong strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach to execution and business development
• Fluency in both German and English, with the flexibility to travel across the DACH region and internationally when required

Why ASSA ABLOY

At ASSA ABLOY, you'll combine the agility of growing a business with the scale and opportunities of the world's leading access solutions provider. You'll have the freedom to make an impact while collaborating across a truly global organisation.

• Meaningful mission – Help organisations protect their people, assets and operations through intelligent access control and security solutions.
• Innovation & scale – Collaborate across a global organisation delivering market-leading hardware, software and connected technologies.
• Autonomy & trust – Take ownership of the DACH business development strategy, influence strategic decisions and help shape future success.
• Growth & development – Expand your leadership career within an international organisation that encourages learning, collaboration and internal mobility.

Ready to help shape our next chapter?

If you're motivated by building partnerships, creating new opportunities and developing people, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of Traka & KEYper across the DACH region.

We review applications continuously, so don’t wait. Please upload an english version of your CV.

We’re committed to building diverse, inclusive teams and encourage applications from all who see themselves thriving here. To make sure your personal data stays protected, we do not review applications sent via email or post. If you have questions about the role or process, contact Léa Rein, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at [email protected].

Let’s create a safer and more open world — together.

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We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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