Area Sales Manager

We are looking for a driven Area Sales Manager with an advanced education in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering in the field of Elastomer compounds, to maintain and grow B2B accounts in the German and East European Region. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with ambitions to grow into a Commercial or Key Account Manager Role. Manage sales activities within designated territories, providing regular contact and support to customer base, developing relationship for continually increasing sales and profitability.

- Has completed an (academic) education, preferably chemistry or chemical engineering. - 5 -10 years of sales experience or technical service to customers in a business to business environment. - Knowledge of the Elastomer/Polymer market is a strong plus. - Excellent commercial skills in order to establish good relationships within targeted customer organizations. - Has an excellent skill in English. Other languages like German or French are a plus. - Should have talent and ambition to work in a technical sales environment. - Open minded for cultural diversity and willing to travel extensively (50+%, mainly in Germany and European Eastern countries). - Strong computer skills with ability to use spreadsheets, databases, ERP and CRM systems, presentation and word processing software - Ambition to grow within the organization