Sales Manager, Automotive – Kleb- und Dichtstoffe

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

📋 Description

• Expansion and strategic development of our customers in the automotive sector (OEMs and suppliers) with planning, implementation, and monitoring of sales targets.

• Identification of new projects and business opportunities with existing and potential clients.

• Application-oriented consulting for customers and new prospects regarding our adhesive and sealant solutions – combining technical expertise and strong sales skills.

• Full responsibility for the entire sales process: from the development phase to series production start (SOP).

• Leading negotiations, crafting offers, and concluding framework agreements.

• Close collaboration with application technology, product management, and marketing.

• Monitoring market, technology, and competitive trends to derive new sales opportunities.

• Regular customer visits, participation in project meetings, and attendance at industry events/trade fairs as a visitor/exhibitor.

⛳️ Requirements

• Sales professional with several years of relevant experience in the B2B automotive environment (OEMs and Tier 1).

• Completed degree or comparable training in a technical or commercial field.

• Technical affinity to understand complex production processes.

• Knowledge in the field of adhesives, sealants, chemistry, or related technical products is a plus.

• Confident demeanor, negotiation skills, and enjoyment in networking.

• Structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style.

• Willingness to travel and very good German and negotiation-level English skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• A responsible sales role with significant entrepreneurial freedom and potential for personal development.

• Short decision-making processes and a collegial, pragmatic working environment.

• A family-like atmosphere with flat hierarchies.

• Challenging clients and growth-oriented projects in the fields of electromobility and lightweight construction.

• 100% remote work with regular visits to HQ.

• Attractive compensation package with fixed and variable components, plus an annual performance bonus.

• Mid-class company car for private use as well.

• Modern home office equipment.

• Targeted onboarding from your buddy/mentor.

• Bike leasing.

• Wellpass/EGYM benefit card.

• Corporate benefits.

• Salary cost optimization.

• Permanent employment contract.

• Training and further education as part of your role.

• 30 vacation days.

• Free beverages & snacks.

• Team events (summer party/outings, Christmas party, and team mate lunches).