About this role
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