AREA SALES MANAGER Germany & Eastern-Europe

Essential duties & responsibilities:

· Develop, implement and manage strategic sales plans to accommodate corporate goals.

· Assess business conditions by geography and vertical market.

· Meet key clients, building relationships and negotiating to bring on new business.

· Provide samples, demonstrations, trials and support for prospective and current
customers.

· Identify and evaluate new opportunities.

· Generate target list of large end-user customers to pursue.

· Direct and maintain sales forecasting activities.

· Manage customer financial management.

· Communicate competitive market pricing.

· Attend trade-related events that enhance account relationships and the
market position.

· Maintain close internal and external communication.

· Report to the Director Sales and Marketing.

Education & experience:

· Bachelor/Master degree in chemistry or equivalent by experience.

· Min. 3 years of commercial B2B experience, preferred in a chemical environment.

· Knowledge of polymer technology is a plus.

Skills:

· Sales relationship builder with “hunting” mindset.

· Willing to travel abroad (max 2 weeks per month).

· Good knowledge of English and German