Technical Sales Manager (m/f/d)
Location:
Krefeld, DE
In our Business Line Advances Materials Sales Team, we are looking for an Hybrid Sales Manager - Mobility & Transport. In this challenging and dynamic role you will be able to work international, build your network within Outokumpu as well as with our Strategic customers and Industry Fields. You will interact with many different departments like Operations, QM, Supply Chain Management, R & D and Marketing.
Main responsibilities:
- Ensure the competent, technical consultancy to international customers concerning technical inquiries with respect to all mills in Europe
- Support sales from technical point of view in keeping and expanding business with existing customers in the corresponding segment
- Value-adding-pricing on advanced materials
- Recognize and anticipate market trends and prepare and update Segment sentiment & strategy
- Guide Product, customer and routing swaps
- Represent Outokumpu on seminars, fairs & conventions.
- Regular visits to build up a constant, reliable and synergetic customer partnership
- Contribute in Technical Market Development Programs and Projects
- Focus on Automotive and Transport Business but as well Segment related technologies
- Participation and execution of technical & sales trainings
- Support to fulfil the vision of making Outokumpu the undisputed thought leader in Corrosion Resistant Alloys
- Being active link to R&D, Initiating & developing new products & applications
- Contribute to Sales related QMS, Technical Intelligence Support & Stainless Academy
- Contribute to corresponding marketing activities
- Participate in interdisciplinary squads for complex issue solving
Requirements
- Technical education on university level preferably in the area of metallurgy or material science or
- At least 5 years’ sales experience in the automotive and transport industry
- Good communication and convincing skills both internally and externally
- Comprehensive knowledge about BA Europe product portfolio is an advantage, particularly our Pro Portfolio
- Project management experience is an advantage
- Strong analytical skills and confident at making decisions
- High level of initiative and being able to work independently
- Willingness to travel, primarily within Europe
- Fluent in English (written and verbal)
We offer you:
- Privilege to take part in a sustainable business, leader in industry
- Stability & work-life balance
- Growth & Learning
- Autonomy and a lot of room for creativity
- Local benefits
This role will be based in one of the European Outokumpu offices with frequent international travel requirements. In this role you will report to the Sales Director Mobility & Transport.
If you are motivated to succeed and can see yourself in this role, please submit your application in English by 5th of June, 2024 via our Careers website indicating your earliest possible starting date. The position might be filled before the final application date, so don't hesitate to apply earlier!
For more information about the role please contact Markus Buckner, Sales Director Mobility & Transport, Email: Markus.Buckner@outokumpu.com.
For questions about your application, please contact Giedre Bagdonaviciute, HR Specialist Recruiter by e-mail at giedre.bagdonaviciute@outokumpu.com.
We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in Outokumpu. We make every effort to ensure all employees feel welcome and that they are equally heard and have equal opportunities.
