Account Manager

• ACCOUNT MANAGER – Metallurgy Expert
• Progression to Senior Account Manager – Major Accounts
• German National – with Fluent English
• Managing €50M +
• Material Science / Engineering, Werkstofftechnik 
• Aerospace/ Defence/ Medical / Energy/ 
• Manufacturer – High Profit Organisation
• Global Leading Company
• World Class training and Professional Development
• €70,000 to €100,000 Basic salary + car allowance (negotiable/experience dependent)
• + Unbelievable Bonuses taking OTE to €140k+ open ended could earn €200k+
• Home Office, Pension, Medical, Laptop, Mobile Phone, Credit Card etc.
• Area - Southern Germany and Switzerland
• Based – Germany [South]
• Home Based role ideally live South of Frankfurt 
• Could live in Mannheim, Regensburg, Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Munich, Salzburg etc.
• Mercury Hampton is working exclusively with this client. 

This career opportunity is unique, as such we are looking for a unique person, an outstanding person with a winning attitude who wants a client facing position with a technical modern knowledge of material science and material engineering. We are not looking for the status quo, we are looking for an outstanding, exceptional person who is technically gifted who will do anything to win. You will have a proven track record of achievement in both academia and work/ personal life; you will be the crème de la crème. In return this world leading company offers mind blowing earnings and amazing professional development, you will be working for one of the best sales leaders in the World. They will expect the highest standards and effort but in return you will be fast tracked, trained and developed into a commercial star.

We are looking for a German national who is fluent in English, hence this advertisement is written in English. Please submit all correspondence in English.

The Southern German and Switzerland Market is a global hub for engineering and manufacturing. Our client is a world leader in specialist metal processing. Some of the metals/ alloys they make are unique; nobody else in the World can make them.

The opportunity
We are seeking a metallurgist or materials engineer with the personality, curiosity and ambition to become an exceptional technical salesperson. The successful candidate will use their technical knowledge to understand customer needs, solve application challenges and grow a significant specialty-alloys territory.

You may have just graduated or completed and MSc, you way have worked in engineering or already have some commercial experience. The most important thing is that you MUST have a desire to move into a SALES position.

What You Will Do:

You will manage and develop a sustained customer base across Southern Germany and German speaking Switzerland.

This ambitious world leader will expect big growth in this region and with their support it will be your purpose to deliver it.

Commercial and account leadership

• Create and execute account and territory growth plans.
• Identify new applications, customers and market-share opportunities.
• Manage pricing, opportunity progression, forecasting and pipeline discipline.
• Balance short-term transactional requirements with longer-term strategic account development.
• Coordinate internal technical, operational and commercial resources to deliver against customer needs.

Technical and market capability

• Develop strong knowledge of the company’s product portfolio, product functionality and alloy applications.
• Understand relevant markets, competitor positioning and pricing practices and policies.
• Translate technical customer requirements into commercially viable solutions.
• Use knowledge of systems and processes to improve workflow and customer responsiveness

What You Will Have:

• Attitude is everything, you will have the highest standards, you will be willing to go the extra mile or kilometre to win, you will be highly motivated to smash all targets and earn mind blowing life changing bonuses
• A strong strategic thinker with exceptional business development and account management potential. You will be personable have an outgoing personality and be an outstanding communicator
• Outstanding at getting in front of corporate customers, gaining buy in, and then selling across all relevant departments.
• Able to develop new business opportunities, coupled with an eye for upselling/cross selling.
• You will be an excellent communicator and be able to connect and sell to a wide variety of functional decision makers.
• Strong technical understanding of modern material engineering.
•  Werkstofftechnik 

The successful individual will be joining a global business who focus on creating long-term value for customers and employees through a passionate dedication to excellence and a disciplined management process. This drives a sustained competitive advantage in a dynamic global market. They achieve success by developing industry-leading technology, investing globally and delivering results for customers and creating career opportunities and development for colleagues.

The best part of this is, if you are successful in getting the job, we guarantee that you are going to love it. Why? For every 100 people we recruit, 96% are still with their company 12-months later, and 94% are still there 2-years later. That speaks for itself. 

Want to be a part of this? Of course, you do! If you have the entrepreneurial spirit and passion this position requires then get in touch now before the deadline expires. 

To apply, click on the apply button below, please send all correspondence in English contact Jonathan Sallis, or call the Mercury Hampton office directly on 0044 1925 937311. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two working days.