Sales Development Manager (100%)

Your mission

• International sales of KLK Kolb’s chemical surfactant portfolio
• New customers acquisition and sales development in Eastern Europe region 
• Volume, turnover and contribution margin - responsible for the allocated customers in coordination with and as specified by the Business Manager 
• Providing intensive application-related consulting and support to existing and new customers in close cooperation with Product Management, Marketing, Research & Development and other business units 
• Cultivating and developing long-term customer relations and acquiring new customers; developing new areas of application and introducing new products and technical solutions in the allocated focal areas 
• Assuring sustainable, profitable growth in the corresponding markets through actively collaborating in the development and implementation of operational measures and projects in cooperation with the appropriate internal departments 
• Market and competitor observation and market potential analyses; developing authoritative plans on short and mid-term business development 
• Drawing up bids; pricing in line with internal specifications; reporting and correspondence in line with internal specifications 
• Initiating and coordinating the implementation of solutions in defined business areas; assuring the provision of final reports to customers 
• Maintaining margins while simultaneously increasing the sales volume 
• Collaborating in strategic projects in accordance with specifications issued by the Commercial Team Management 
• Complaint handling in close cooperation with the relevant internal departments 
• Attending seminars, conventions and trade fairs including booth supervision 

Your profile

• Chemical education (FH/Uni) 
• Solid experience in sales or another customer-related activity in the field of surfactants for detergent markets such as Home Care and I&I. Experience in Personcal Care and/or other technical markets such as coatings, EP, Agro, MWF, lubricants and textile is a plus 
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a confident demeanour 
• You can organise yourself well and have high team competences in order to achieve optimal results for our customers in cooperation with other internal departments
• Connected thinking, able to grasp complex information and communicate in a concise manner 
• Fluency in English is needed; additionally fluency in French or German, Eastern European Language skill is a plus 
• Willingness to travel up to 50%-60%, primarily in Eastern Europe 

Our offer

• A challenging, versatile and responsible job in a rapidly growing international company 
• Working place/employment remote, basis in Eastern Part of Germany 
• A professional, established organisation with an open, international and creative working environment 
• Personal and professional development opportunities 
• Attractive employment conditions 

About us

Join KLK Kolb, one of Europe's leading alkoxylation companies with approximately 550 employees driving innovation in surfactants, chemical specialties, and custom solutions for industries worldwide. As part of the global KLK OLEO Group, we operate 7 production facilities across Europe. Our three manufacturing sites are strategically located in the heart of Europe: Hedingen (Switzerland), Moerdijk (Netherlands) and Delden (Netherlands). At KLK Kolb, sustainable employability and employee vitality are fundamental to our company culture. We're committed to creating an environment where talented professionals thrive, grow, and shape the future of chemical innovation.