kaufmännischer Leiter
The English phrase commercial manager is translated into German as kaufmännischer Leiter.
The phrase refers to a commercial manager.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of kaufmännischer (commercial/mercantile) and Leiter (leader/manager/head).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In modern international business contexts in Germany, the English job title Commercial Manager is frequently used instead of the German translation.
Did you know?
- The word Leiter in this phrase refers to a person who leads, but it is also the German word for a 'ladder'.
- Depending on the gender of the person, the title changes to kaufmännische Leiterin. In German, the professional title must grammatically match the gender of the person holding the position.
- The adjective kaufmännisch originates from 'Kaufmann', which means 'merchant', a term deeply rooted in the medieval trade guilds of Europe.
Examples in context
- Als Handelsmanager leite ich das Team für Marketing und Vertrieb.As a commercial manager, I lead the marketing and sales team.
- Ich möchte Handelsmanager werden, um meine Fähigkeiten im Vertrieb einzusetzen.I want to become a commercial manager to utilize my sales skills.
- Unser Geschäftsleiter nimmt an der Konferenz in Berlin teil.Our commercial manager is attending the conference in Berlin.
- Er arbeitet als kaufmännischer Leiter.He works as a commercial manager.
