Ref: WL44475

German-speaking Key Account Sales Specialist - Plastics / Dusseldorf

Sector Sales/Business Development
Type Full-time, Permanent
Location Germany-Dusseldorf
Salary (Annual) €50,000 - 60,000 / Year
Benefits Good package
A well-known Japanese international trading company in Dusseldorf is currently recruiting a Key Account Sales Specialist for their “Barrier” Packaging business (Resins and Films) in their Packaging and Functional Material team.
This position requires a candidate who has initial experience in both managing customers and business as well as developing new business opportunities.
WL44475

TYPE: Permanent
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday, Flex-Time system, 38.5 hours a week
SALARY: up to €60k depending on experience (Might be negotiable a little more)
START: ASAP
LOCATION: Dusseldorf, Germany (Hybrid - maximum 50% of your working hours will be allowed to work from home)
BENEFITS: Pension scheme, job ticket for commuting
VISA: The Applicants mish have a valid work permit in Germany. The company will not be able to support work permit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Managing sales to customers or customer portfolios with growing track record
- Building and maintaining long term relationships with customers and suppliers at all levels
- Proactively developing new business in the areas of responsibility
- Initializing contacts with new customers and suppliers
- Providing technical product information and promoting barrier materials to potential customers
- Reporting effectively to management

PRINCIPAL COMPETENCIES:

- At least 2 years' sales experience in Plastics/Packaging or similar industry
- Experience both in managing customers and business as well as developing new business opportunities
- Substantial knowledge of Barrier Packaging products and able to demonstrate the commitment, ambition, and determination to succeed in the business
- Experience in the barrier packaging industry to promote specialty materials in resins and films through technical approach to existing and potential customers
- Business level English AND German language is an essential
- Self-motivated, flexible, accurate
- Able to work in a team with an international mindset
- Willingness to travel, business trips
- A varied and challenging job in an international company
- Working in a team with motivated and experienced colleagues

** All applicants must have the right to work in Germany as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
Updated: 40 days ago
Ref: WL44475