- Location: Germany (Flexible within South, Central, or West regions)
- Job Type: Full-time; remote
We are looking for a Sales Manager to lead our client's commercial efforts in Germany, ensuring the achievement of sales targets and strategic initiatives while building long-term customer relationships.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Report directly to the Sales Director for Central Europe and collaborate closely with the commercial team.
- Act as the primary 'go-to market' person for key stakeholders, ensuring the implementation of pricing policies and credit management.
- Manage commercial activities including price conditions, order negotiation, agreements, promotions, and sales operational tasks such as order entry and service control.
- Drive specialty development and project management, delivering innovative solutions to customers and supporting strategic initiatives.
- Develop and manage the current client portfolio, increasing sales, contribution margins, SKUs, product ranges, and share of wallet.
- Attract new clients and support them in identifying solutions through our self-adhesive and specialty products.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with accounts, providing distinctive service levels and acting as a partner of choice.
- Deploy the commercial strategy effectively, tailoring it to the local market to maximize short- and medium-term results.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, or equivalent knowledge/experience.
- Proven track record in driving sales and margin contributions in customer accounts.
- Experience in structured environments with rigorous commercial processes (margin monitoring, CRM, etc.).
- Ideally, experience in B2B sectors such as wine, cosmetics, household, personal care, food industry, packaging, printing, or labels.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, and influence
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Fluent in German and English; proficiency in Spanish and Italian is a plus.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work in a rapidly growing company with a commitment to sustainability.
- Chance to lead and influence in a dynamic market environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible location within Germany with potential for professional growth.