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Area Sales Manager - Greater Cologne Area (m/f/x)

Ela

Haren
Full Time
Posted on: August 19 2026
1,600 employees in 18 locations around the world with a fleet of 60,000+ circulating containers. Since ELA’s establishment in 1972, our business has continuously been expanding, we are specialists in mobile room solutions. Our family-run company based in Haren (Ems), Germany, is growing at a fast pace and we are actively looking for qualified and dedicated team players to join us locally, internationally and beyond. #LI-DNI ENG
Are you eager to rethink sales and sell real solutions instead of just products? Then bring your energy to us as an Area Sales Manager for the Greater Cologne Area (m/f/x) (ZIP codes 50, 52 & 53) and inspire customers with mobile space solutions that are truly needed. From consultation to closing the deal—you’re in full control.

Sound like your kind of thing? Then we should get to know each other! At ELA Container, exciting challenges, plenty of room for your development, and a welcoming culture where you’ll feel right at home await you.

Your future role

Sales of mobile room solutions in container design

Independent support and advice for existing customer relationships, including technical advice

Acquiring new customers from various sectors and expanding our market position

Conducting price and condition negotiations

Active and continuous market observation and preparation of market and competition analyses

What you bring to the team

A degree in economics, business administration, industrial engineering, training as a construction technician (m/f/x), or a comparable qualification

Initial professional experience in sales as an Account Manager, Business Development Manager (m/f/x), or similar; experience in modular construction or the construction industry is desirable

Technical understanding, ideally with a background in the construction or modular construction industry

Willingness to travel 3–4 days per week within the assigned region

Experience with Microsoft NAV, Salesforce, or SAP is desirable

Excellent written and spoken German and English skills

About Ela
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ELA Container specialises in container-based rooms and buildings to rent or buy in any chosen size and with custom fittings. With 60,000 containers, 1,600 employees and 18 sites around the world, ELA Container has become a leading provider of quality, flexible room modules in Germany. Today, ELA Container is a partner to a wide range of industries, ranging from the construction industry to retail and gastronomy. With its quality, innovation and passion, ELA Container is continually opening up new markets and industries and is winning more and more people round to the effectiveness of mobile ELA room containers.

A second-generation family company

  • Number of employees: 1,400+ employees across 24 locations worldwide.

  • Sectors: Mobile Room Solutions (Containerized offices, living quarters, schools, and workshops), Construction, Offshore Energy, Industry, and Events.

  • Preferred educational level: Vocational training (Apprenticeship/MBO) for technical and trade roles; Bachelor’s degree (HBO/Dual Degree) for management, IT, and engineering positions.

  • Preferred education: Industrial Clerk, IT/Business Informatics, Mechanical Engineering, Sales/Marketing, or Logistics.

  • Career level: All levels, including Pupils/Interns, Apprentices, Young Professionals (Graduates), and Experienced Specialists.