Sales Team Manager Plastics Materials (m/f/d)

Sales Team Manager Plastics Materials (m/f/d)

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The Mitsubishi Chemical Group is a specialty materials provider with an unwavering commitment to forging innovative solutions. We possess extensive expertise and leadership in material science within the core market segments of Mobility, Digital, Food, and Healthcare. By providing advanced chemistry-based solutions, our 70,000 employees enable industry transformation, develop technological advancements, and create more fruitful lives for the global population.

Within the group, our Unit PPD has dedicated R&D, sales, and technical support centers offering a broad product portfolio. By working closely with our customers, we are able to provide materials that best meet their needs. Our customers belong to the automotive sector (60%), construction activities (30%), and other industries (10%). We notably develop a wide range of specific and value-added solutions, based on PVC and thermoplastic elastomeric (TPE) compounds.

About the role:

You will manage a team of 4 members and fully cover the function of a Sales Manager. To motivate the team and evaluate their performance is key. You will handle the implementation of local processes, onboarding of new members on-site, and managing the budget process.

Your Responsibilities:

• You focus on our sales, making sure we exceed our annual sales budget and profit goals.
• You build stronger relationships with our existing customers and distributors while also focusing on new business.
• Working in tandem with our management, you are involved in the exciting process of sales management.
• You generate insightful reports to provide information to the management.
• Forecast and budget planning is a part of your responsibility.
• Cooperate with colleagues from other departments e.g., Finance, R&D, and internal reporting.
• By motivating your team, you will manage and guide them, onboard and train new colleagues, and take care of integrating new processes.

Your Qualifications and Skills:

• You hold a university degree in a technical and commercial background.
• You have several years of experience in sales management and a track record of successful sales cycles, ideally in polymers in different industries and countries.
• You have first experience in managing a team or you believe this could be your preferred next career step.
• Your communication and negotiation skills are very good.
• You have strong analytical skills and the ability to assimilate complex data and information.
• Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in German is a plus.
• You are able to travel.

What could you expect:

Our corporate culture is based on the values of integrity, respect, bravery, collaboration, and persistence, we call it \“Our Way\“. With our approach, together we can shape a more sustainable, progressive, and brighter version of the world.

We believe in the power of people with diverse values, viewpoints, and expertise. Our aim is the well-being of people and the planet – a concept we call KAITEKI. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment.

Are you curious about this position? Become part of our team and contribute with your talents. Send us your application via our Application Portal.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Chemical Manufacturing

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