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Sales Manager (DACH) Up to €80,000 (dependent upon experience) Germany Our Client Our client is a leading manufacturer of advanced material solutions designed for comfort, durability and functionality, which are used across a broad range of sectors including building & construction, furniture, transport, healthcare and flooring. They are seeking a driven and results-orientated Sales Manager to join their team in the DACH area (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland). This key role will on focus driving new business acquisition and expanding market share in the region. The Role The Sales Manager will drive business growth by identifying and capitalising on new opportunities, expanding the customer base, and strengthening the company's market presence. Through strategic prospecting, relationship management, and data-driven decision-making, they will play a key role in positioning the company as a market leader in the region. The ideal candidate will have a strong B2B sales background, particularly in new customer acquisition. They should possess excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, alongside a self-motivated, resilient, and results-driven mindset. Strong analytical skills are essential for interpreting sales data and market trends to inform strategy. Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office is required, along with fluency in German and English. Extensive travel across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland is required, therefore a valid driving license is essential. A bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing is desirable, as is experience in the foam or industrial products sector. Familiarity with DACH market dynamics, supply chain processes, and sales forecasting would be advantageous. To Apply This is an excellent opportunity in a challenging, fast paced and dynamic business. Interested parties should apply accordingly or contact Sarah Metcalfe in the first instance for a confidential conversation. Contact details can be found via the Newman Stewart website. About Us Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients.

Founded in 2015 with the mission to protect the open economy, OpenZeppelin is the world leader in securing blockchain applications and smart contracts. Our Open-Source Contract Libraries are a public good that have facilitated the transfer of over $35 trillion and are considered the industry standard for smart contract development. Our professional expertise integrates seamlessly into clients’ development lifecycles, enabling teams to plan, code, audit, deploy, and operate projects more quickly and securely. Please note: Always refer to OpenZeppelin's official job page for the most accurate information about our open roles, as we have seen multiple third party job sites posting inaccurate information. The Financial Institutions team at OpenZeppelin drives the adoption of security solutions for financial institutions moving onchain. As tokenization and digital assets gain momentum, we partner with the world's largest institutions to deliver industry-leading security audits and battle-tested open-source smart contract libraries. Our mission is to generate revenue through best-in-class security services while building innovative solutions for a rapidly evolving market. We operate cross-functionally with Pre-Sales, Partnerships, Ecosystem, Project Delivery, and Legal to ensure a seamless go-to-market strategy and flawless execution. As our first dedicated Institutional Sales Lead for the European market, you will be instrumental in executing our go-to-market strategy - from outbound prospecting to deal closure - while laying the foundation for a scalable sales organization. Your responsibilities will include: • Managing the full sales cycle with financial institutions, from lead generation and prospecting through to contract negotiation and deal closure., • Leading discovery conversations with key stakeholders - including C-suite executives and internal Solution Architects - to surface client needs and compellingly articulate OpenZeppelin's value proposition., • Driving regional revenue growth in the region by consistently meeting and exceeding your sales targets., • Identifying strategic partnerships in your region to generate qualified leads and accelerate deal velocity, then handing off to our Partnerships team at the right moment., • Staying ahead of rapidly evolving market trends and competitive dynamics to proactively shape outreach and positioning., • Representing OpenZeppelin at key European and global industry events, conferences, and trade shows to build relationships and uncover new business opportunities., • Maintaining accurate pipeline forecasts, tracking performance metrics, and continuously refining your sales approach using data-driven insights., • 6+ years of experience in enterprise or institutional sales, with a proven track record of consistently exceeding revenue targets., • Deep understanding of Web3, digital assets, and the tokenization landscape; hands-on experience in the crypto industry is a strong plus., • Based in the CEST timezone - preference for candidates located in London or Switzerland., • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the gravitas to engage C-suite and senior decision-makers., • A well-established network within the financial services or blockchain ecosystem, including founders, executives, and industry leaders., • A data-driven mindset combined with the creativity and adaptability to thrive in a fast-moving, high-ambiguity environment., • Demonstrated success working in a remote-first, globally distributed team., • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field., • An existing network spanning TradFi asset managers, hedge funds, market makers, custodians, and financial intermediaries., • Experience rapidly generating and testing new sales motions ("fail fast") and distilling learnings for both clients and internal stakeholders., • Strong acumen in GTM engineering or AI-powered sales tooling., • Technical background or familiarity with smart contract development, particularly in Solidity., • Fluency in a second European language (French, German is particularly valued). This interview process consists of the following stages: • Recruiter Interview (30-45 minutes), • Hiring Manager Interview (45 minutes), • Team Interview (30 minutes), • Leadership Interview (30 minutes), • Paid work trial (lasting up to 10 days), • Reference checks Please let us know if you require any accommodations for the interview process, and we'll do our best to provide assistance. • Company in-person gatherings in different locations around the world 😎, • Fully remote work 🌎, • Flexible time off 🏝, • Paid parental leave 💙, • One time work-from-home equipment stipend of up to $500 USD 🪑, • Medical insurance coverage 🏥, • Learning & Development opportunities 🧠, • Work with a global team in a fast-growing industry 🚀 At OpenZeppelin, we are an equal opportunity employer and we value different perspectives. We are committed to building a diverse workforce. This includes but is not limited to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, national origin and other characteristics that make each one of us unique. In this uniqueness, we find the most value. Come join us!

Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $2B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead. At the heart of Veeva are our values: Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed. We're not just any public company – we made history in 2021 by becoming a _ (PBC), legally bound to balancing the interests of customers, employees, society, and investors. As a _ company, we support your flexibility to work from home or in the office, so you can thrive in your ideal environment. Join us in _, committed to making a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities. The Role We are seeking talented individuals to join the Veeva Business Consulting group in R&D, a priority area for Veeva. We work with senior customer stakeholders, as the partner of choice for 85% of the top 20 Pharmaceutical companies, to define and realize the strategic value of Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Strategy & Operations as well as Quality and Safety (eg. Pharmacovigilance). As a Consultant, you will manage workstreams on consulting projects for Veeva customers in R&D – planning, organizing, and tracking all aspects of delivery. You will analyze problems, build insightful solutions, and develop close working relationships with customer stakeholders (through face-to-face discussions, workshops, email, etc.) to deliver demonstrable, sustainable value, at the forefront of digital and R&D innovation. Opportunities are available across Europe for this role as this is a remote position. There is no work location requirement if a candidate is in proximity to an airport and able to meet relevant travel requirements. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the EU (for EU locations, incl. Switzerland) and the UK (for UK-based candidates). \n What You’ll Do • Lead a workstream(s) in a project engagement: planning, organizing, and managing all aspects of delivery including scope, quality, resources, risk, and timelines, • Be responsible for the end-to-end design, build, and delivery of deliverables that meet specific project goals and objectives, • Identify and proactively solve problems faced by the customer, • Be a primary client contact for operational project questions, developing the relationship through face-to-face discussions, workshops, phone, and email contact, • Manage the work and priorities of Associate Consultants in your workstream, • Support and mentor Associates in developing skills and professional capabilities, • Build trusted relationships with customer stakeholders, • Bring to your customers a good level of industry/ market/ functional insights, • Input into business development opportunities and proposals, • Help develop and disseminate thought leadership Requirements • Bachelor's or Master’s degree and excellent academic record, • 2+ years of consulting experience, • Strong Life Sciences background with a keen interest in the R&D value chain or at minimum one or more of the following areas: Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Strategy, and Operations, Quality and Safety, • Good understanding of technologies used in R&D and ideally Veeva’s platforms and solutions and how R&D consulting offerings can both leverage and support these, • Good understanding of the business capabilities and drivers underpinning digital technology in health and life sciences and the market forces and trends driving industry change, • Proven analytical skills, able to quantitatively and qualitatively assess problems and communicate responses across a range of issues, • A problem-solving mindset: anticipating issues early, analyzing and proactively finding solutions, • Demonstrated leadership of others in the delivery of outcomes, • Highly efficient project management skills, • Skilled in facilitating collaboration amongst team members, • Able to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization and quickly establish credibility, • Have a strong personal impact and ability to influence and persuade a range of stakeholders, • An effective communicator verbally and written, in English, and in the local office language Nice to Have • Post-graduate-level qualification, Ph.D., MD, and/or MBA, • Experience with digital technologies – platforms, channels, analytics tools, apps, emerging technology, • Experience working with SaaS solutions, • Fluency in other European languages Perks & Benefits • Highly competitive remuneration, • Opportunity for rapid progression, • Allocations for continuous learning & development, • Health & wellness programs \n #LI-Remote BCRD Veeva’s headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in more than 15 countries around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, Veeva is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and growing a diverse workforce. Diversity makes us stronger. It comes in many forms. Gender, race, ethnicity, religion, politics, sexual orientation, age, disability and life experience shape us all into unique individuals. We value people for the individuals they are and the contributions they can bring to our teams. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us at _.

ERP Programme Manager - 3 Months initially - Outside IR35 - 1 Day a week in Edinburgh - MUST HAVE HOUSEBUILDING INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE I'm currently looking to speak with experienced ERP Programme Managers for an early-stage ERP transformation within the housing sector. The programme is currently around systems selection, so this role would suit someone who has strong experience shaping ERP programmes from the outset, putting the right governance, scope control, stakeholder structure and delivery roadmap in place before implementation moves at pace. This is a senior programme leadership role where you will be responsible for managing the overall programme scope, providing delivery control, supporting systems selection and ensuring the business is properly prepared for the next phase of ERP implementation. Key responsibilities: Managing the overall ERP programme scope, roadmap and governance Supporting the systems selection process Managing senior stakeholders across the business and delivery partners Overseeing workstreams, dependencies, risks and issues Ensuring the programme is structured correctly from the outset Providing clear reporting, escalation and delivery assurance Helping the client move from selection into implementation with confidence Key experience required: Strong ERP programme management experience Previous ERP implementation experience is essential Experience around systems selection would be highly beneficial Houesbuilding industry experience is a must Strong senior stakeholder management skills Ability to bring structure and control to an early-stage transformation Experience with ERP platforms such as D365, SAP, Oracle, Unit4, IFS, Infor or similarThis is a strong opportunity for an ERP Programme Manager who can operate at senior level and help shape a transformation properly from the beginning. Please get in touch if this is aligned to your background. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website

ERP Project Manager - 3 Months initially - 1 Day a week in Edinburgh - MUST HAVE HOUSEBUILDING INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE I'm currently looking to speak with experienced ERP Project Managers for an early-stage ERP transformation within the housing sector. The client is currently around systems selection and requires an ERP Project Manager to take ownership of specific workstreams as the programme starts to take shape. This role would suit someone with strong ERP implementation experience who is comfortable managing stakeholders, risks, issues, dependencies and delivery activity across defined workstreams. You will be responsible for keeping workstream activity structured, visible and moving forward, while supporting the wider programme as it progresses from selection into implementation. Key responsibilities: Managing defined ERP project workstreams Coordinating internal stakeholders, suppliers and delivery teams Tracking milestones, risks, issues and dependencies Supporting planning activity around systems selection and implementation readiness Ensuring workstream progress is visible and controlled Managing project governance, reporting and stakeholder updates Supporting the wider ERP programme team as delivery activity increasesKey experience required: Strong ERP project management experience Previous ERP implementation experience is essential Experience managing ERP workstreams across business, IT or finance functions Housing, social housing or public sector experience is a must have Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Able to bring structure and control to developing project activity Experience with ERP platforms such as D365, SAP, Oracle, Unit4, IFS, Infor or similar This is a good opportunity for an ERP Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership of workstreams and helping shape delivery from an early stage. Please get in touch if this is aligned to your background. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website