German electrical wholesale distributor scaling logistics and sustainable energy solutions
Sonepar Deutschland operates ~200 locations across Germany as part of the global Sonepar Group, the world's largest electrical wholesaler. The tech stack is heavily SAP-centric (S/4HANA, BTP, Fiori, GRC, FI/CO, SuccessFactors) with supporting Microsoft infrastructure and ServiceNow for service management — a mature enterprise deployment typical of large-scale logistics and distribution. Current hiring is overwhelmingly weighted toward sales (94 of 133 roles), with active projects centered on sales process implementation, route optimization, and transport logistics improvement, signaling operational scaling in field coverage and delivery efficiency.
Notable leadership hires: Team Lead Sales
Sonepar Deutschland is the German operating entity of a family-owned global electrical goods distributor founded in 1969. The company employs over 5,000 people in Germany within a worldwide workforce of approximately 45,000. Business focus spans traditional electrical supplies, lighting systems, industrial components, smart home products, and an expanding sustainable energy division covering photovoltaics and electric-mobility infrastructure. Distribution happens through ~200 branch locations supported by a centralized SAP backbone (S/4HANA, BTP). Current strategic priorities include expanding renewable energy and advisory services, optimizing logistics routes and transport costs, and maintaining profitability alongside sustainability goals.
SAP S/4HANA with BTP, Fiori, GRC, FI/CO, SuccessFactors; Microsoft 365 suite (Teams, Office, SharePoint); ServiceNow for incident management; CRM and EDI systems; Power BI for analytics; Jira and Confluence for internal collaboration.
Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The company operates approximately 200 locations nationwide and is part of the French Sonepar Group, the global market leader in electrical wholesale.
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