Sales Manager Specialty Chemicals Industry

Job responsibilities:

• Sales and budget responsibility for selected markets in the region
• Responsible for growing sales in Switzerland through prospecting and developing new potential accounts, with a focus on business development and expansion
• Manage all commercial interactions with customers, including forecasts, sales planning, individual purchases, supply contracts and price negotiations
• Visit customers on a regular basis to build, maintain and manage relationships
• Build and maintain relationships with our suppliers based in Asia and Europe through joint visits and regular reporting, to support mutual growth of our joint businesses
• Conduct competitor mapping, market surveys, and innovation scouting. Stay ahead of regulatory trends and changes that impact the industry

Job requirements:

• University degree in chemistry or alternatively, technical qualification in the chemical industry
• Relevant sales experience with specialty raw materials for the chemical industry in Switzerland
• Very good knowledge of German and English; French would be an advantage
• Strong customer and service orientation and proven track record in developing and winning new business
• Pragmatic and entrepreneurial approach, self-driven
• Independent, proactive, precise and pragmatic working style
• Resilient, flexible and team-oriented personality

Our offer:

• A highly dynamic and exciting position in an international, entrepreneurial environment with flat hierarchies
• Flexible working hours including home office up to 40%
• 25 days annual leave
• Allowances for meals, sports, and public transportation
• Above average pension fund and social insurance contributions
• DKSH Fantree Academy, our own in-house training and development center, which provides our people a lot of learning opportunities and professional growth

Your contact for further questions:

Franziska Rohner, HR Specialist
+41 44 386 72 61
franziska.rohner@dksh.com