Chemical Engineer – Sales Manager, Coatings, Construction and Adhesives

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Drive the growth and development of business in the Southern Germany sales territory by acquiring new customers while maintaining and enhancing existing relationships.

• Engage in technical sales discussions (Tech Talks) to uncover customer needs and requirements.

• Transform customer needs into qualified projects, technical application studies, and application trials.

• Establish and actively manage a CRM-supported sales pipeline.

• Enhance project-to-order conversion rates through disciplined opportunity management.

• Conduct regular customer visits and virtual meetings.

• Collaborate closely with application technology, product management, supply chain, and R&D teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• A successfully completed degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related natural science, or alternatively, recognized further training as a state-certified technician (m/f/d) in paint and coating technology.

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in sales or closely related roles (such as marketing or product management) with a proven record of customer success.

• Experience in at least one of the following market segments: paints and coatings, construction chemicals, printing inks, adhesives, or the sale of specialty additives.

• Hands-on experience in marketing technical products, including training customers on proper application methods.

• A friendly and dedicated communication style, with strong negotiation skills across various hierarchical levels.

• Business fluent in English.

• A structured, self-motivated working approach with a strong orientation towards teamwork.

• Willingness to travel more than 50%, including multi-day trips and regular visits to our headquarters in Abstatt.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive industry salary, bonus, and a company car.

• 30 days of vacation plus additional vacation days from MÜNZING.

• JobRad (company bike) and complimentary charging stations for electric vehicles.

• Long-term time account options.

• Childcare subsidy available.

• Flexible working time models to promote a healthy work–family balance.

• Financial and personal support for part-time further training opportunities.

• Comprehensive, personalized onboarding process.

• Attractive development opportunities through diverse (project) tasks.

• Easy access to the motorway.