About this role
Our client is a global specialty chemicals manufacturer with headquarters in Asia and a strong international presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is a leading player in advanced material solutions, supplying industries such as automotive, electronics, industrial manufacturing, construction, and renewable energy.
With a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence, and long-term sustainable growth, the organization operates through its European headquarters near Frankfurt, serving as a strategic commercial and logistics hub for the region.
To support continued business growth across Europe, we are looking for an experienced Sales Manager (m/f/d) to join the team on-site in Eschborn.
Your responsibilities:
Develop and expand customer accounts across the European chemical industry, with a focus on epoxy resins, hardeners, and related specialty chemical products Identify new business opportunities and drive strategic customer acquisition across key industrial sectors Build and maintain strong long-term client relationships through regular communication, customer visits, and commercial support Coordinate customer orders, delivery schedules, and accounts receivable management to ensure smooth operational execution Prepare and present regular sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and performance reports to management Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and supply agreements with key customers, distributors, and strategic partners Collaborate closely with global headquarters on production planning, logistics coordination, and customer-specific requirements Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to support business growth and strategic planningRequirements
Legally authorized to work in Europe Able to travel across European countries for business purposes without restrictions Fluent in English and German (spoken and written) is mandatory Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel frequently for customer meetings This is a fully on-site role based in Eschborn (no remote work) Minimum 5 years of experience in B2B sales or account management within the chemical industry is strongly preferred Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred Strong commercial mindset with excellent negotiation and relationship management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for reporting, data analysis, and business presentations Experience with SAP for sales operations, customer management, and order tracking is a strong advantage Structured, proactive, and self-driven working style in an international business environmentBenefits
A key commercial role within a stable and internationally growing specialty chemicals company Strong exposure to European markets and strategic international business development Direct collaboration with senior leadership and global headquarters High level of ownership and responsibility across customer management and sales growth International working environment with long-term career development opportunities Modern office location in Eschborn near Frankfurt Full-time permanent on-site position with attractive growth potential