Pay Range:

The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

Job Description

Salary Range: €71,000 - €110,000

The Kinetic Group is a world leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of small caliber ammunition under the iconic brands B&P, CCI, Federal Premium, Fiocchi, HEVI, Remington and Speer. We have domestic ammunition manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Idaho, Arkansas, and Missouri, and service law enforcement, government agencies and sporting enthusiasts throughout the world. Today, The Kinetic Group is a part of the Ammo+ division of The Czechoslovak Group (CSG), which holds a diverse portfolio of companies in the defense, security, automotive, aerospace and rail industries.   

The International Sales Manager will lead ammunition sales and be a support for all marketing projects for the specific region of Europe, the Middle East and Africa. This role will support our iconic ammunition brands including Federal, Remington, CCI, Speer, HEVI brands and our accessories brands.  This position will be responsible for developing sales strategies and managing customer relationships to maintain and grow the regional sales.  

The International Sales Manager should have excellent communication and personal skills that allow them to be effective with the varied regional cultures, internal customers, employees and business leaders. 

This position will report to the Sr. Manager of International Sales and will be based in Germany.  

Specific Responsibilities Include: 

• Achieve regional sales and profit objectives through effective territory planning, forecasting, and business development. 

• Manage and grow relationships with distributors, key accounts, and strategic customers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. 

• Identify and develop new business opportunities to expand market share and drive revenue growth. 

• Develop and execute regional sales strategies aligned with business goals and market opportunities. 

• Conduct regular business reviews with customers and distributor partners to assess performance and identify growth opportunities. 

• Analyze market trends, customer needs, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities within the hunting, sport shooting, defense, law enforcement, and commercial markets. 

• Collaborate with marketing, logistics, compliance, finance, and product teams to support customers and drive business growth. 

• Represent The Kinetic Group at trade shows, industry events, customer meetings, and product demonstrations. 

• Provide product expertise, training, and support to customers, distributors, and end users. 

• Communicate market intelligence, customer feedback, and regional opportunities to support business and product strategies. 

Capabilities & Skills: 

• Experience managing distributor networks, channel partners, or strategic accounts in international markets. 

• Strong relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cultures and international business environments. 

• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. 

• German language skills and/or additional European languages are a plus. 

• Self-motivated and effective in a remote work environment. 

• Ability to travel approximately 40% throughout the region and to U.S. locations as needed. 

Experience & Education:  

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, International Business, or a related field. 

• 5+ years of experience in international sales, business development, distributor management, or key account management. 

• Experience supporting European markets and distributor-led sales channels strongly preferred. 

• Demonstrated track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth. 

• Experience in firearms, ammunition, sporting goods, outdoor recreation, defense, or related industries preferred. 

• Experience conducting product demonstrations and customer training. 

• Personal interest or experience in hunting and shooting sports preferred. 

• Hunting or sport shooting license beneficial. 

Work Environment:

Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.

Benefits:

At The Kinetic Group, we believe the people who build great products deserve great support. That's why we offer day-one healthcare coverage, company-paid parental leave, a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%, career development opportunities, education assistance, and paid time away from work to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

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