Title:  Sales Manager Specialty Chemicals Industry Germany & Austria

Job Summary

Are you a go-getter with a hunger for success? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where an entrepreneurial mindset is valued? If so, we want you to join our team as a Sales Manager, Specialty Chemicals Industry Germany & Austria. In this role, you will play a key part in driving our company's growth by identifying new business opportunities, fostering customer relationships, and contributing to the overall success of our Specialty Chemicals team across Germany and Austria.

General Responsibilities

• Sales and budget responsibility for selected markets in the region
• Responsible for growing sales in Germany & Austria through prospecting and developing new potential accounts, with a focus on business development and expansion
• Manage all commercial interactions with customers, including forecasts, sales planning, individual purchases, supply contracts and price negotiations
• Visit customers on a regular basis to build, maintain and manage relationships
• Build and maintain relationships with our suppliers based in Asia and Europe through joint visits and regular reporting, to support mutual growth of our joint businesses
• Conduct competitor mapping, market surveys, and innovation scouting. Stay ahead of regulatory trends and changes that impact the industry

Functional Skills and Knowledge

• Proven technical sales experience of specialty raw materials for the chemical industry in Germany & Austria
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to Austria
• Fluent in German and English
• Strong customer and service orientation and proven track record in developing and winning new businesses
• Pragmatic and entrepreneurial approach, self-driven
• Resilient, flexible and team-oriented personality

Our Offer

• Flexible time arrangement and partially work from home possibilities (up to 40%)
• Company car in accordance with our Company Car Policy
• Double amount to the daily per diem allowance (Doppelte Tagespauschalen)
• Performance-related remuneration with attractive company pension provision
• Health insurance coverage
• Pluxee lunch vouchers
• Company’s fitness: We collaborate with Urban Sport Club for a gym membership
• Centrally located office at Baumwall in Hamburg

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