Mitsubishi Chemical

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.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Sales Manager to manage sales, marketing and technical support to our customers for the high gas barrier specialty products in food packaging, and industrial application such as floor heating pipes. Reporting directly to General Manager Sales, you will be planning and coordinating sales, marketing, and technical support activities, aiming to keep and grow business with existing customers and develop new business with new customers.

While this role is primary office-based in our Duesseldorf office, remote work can be arranged to accommodate individual needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales, forecast, and budget planning and follow-up (by volume, turnover, etc.)
• Interface with direct customers and distributors
• Planning of travels, customer visits, exhibitions, and conferences
• Reporting competitors' activities
• New projects' follow-up
• Cooperation with colleagues from other departments e.g. Finance, R&D and internal reporting

What Are We Looking For?

• University Degree
• Experience in sales of polymers for food packaging would be ideal, candidates with a technical and commercial background are preferred
• Global/EMEA business environment experience desired
• Ability to grow professional customer relationships
• Knowledge of polymers, polymers chemistry and processing techniques (blown, cast, pipe, sheet extrusion, thermoforming, injection molding etc)
• Team player and targe oriented
• Fluent in English and ideally in German

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 wellbeing 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