Sales Manager (m/f/d) - Chemical Industry

Our client is a global specialty chemicals manufacturer with headquarters in Asia and a strong international presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is a leading player in advanced material solutions, supplying industries such as automotive, electronics, industrial manufacturing, construction, and renewable energy.

With a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence, and long-term sustainable growth, the organization operates through its European headquarters near Frankfurt, serving as a strategic commercial and logistics hub for the region.

To support continued business growth across Europe, we are looking for an experienced Sales Manager (m/f/d) to join the team on-site in Eschborn.

Your responsibilities:

• Develop and expand customer accounts across the European chemical industry, with a focus on epoxy resins, hardeners, and related specialty chemical products
• Identify new business opportunities and drive strategic customer acquisition across key industrial sectors
• Build and maintain strong long-term client relationships through regular communication, customer visits, and commercial support
• Coordinate customer orders, delivery schedules, and accounts receivable management to ensure smooth operational execution
• Prepare and present regular sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and performance reports to management
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and supply agreements with key customers, distributors, and strategic partners
• Collaborate closely with global headquarters on production planning, logistics coordination, and customer-specific requirements
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to support business growth and strategic planning

• Legally authorized to work in Europe
• Able to travel across European countries for business purposes without restrictions
• Fluent in English and German (spoken and written) is mandatory
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel frequently for customer meetings
• This is a fully on-site role based in Eschborn (no remote work)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in B2B sales or account management within the chemical industry is strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred
• Strong commercial mindset with excellent negotiation and relationship management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for reporting, data analysis, and business presentations
• Experience with SAP for sales operations, customer management, and order tracking is a strong advantage
• Structured, proactive, and self-driven working style in an international business environment

• A key commercial role within a stable and internationally growing specialty chemicals company
• Strong exposure to European markets and strategic international business development
• Direct collaboration with senior leadership and global headquarters
• High level of ownership and responsibility across customer management and sales growth
• International working environment with long-term career development opportunities
• Modern office location in Eschborn near Frankfurt
• Full-time permanent on-site position with attractive growth potential