German speaking Key Account Manager - Plastics

A Japanese trading company in Dusseldorf is currently recruiting a Key Account Manager for their “Barrier” Packaging business (Resins and Films) in their Packaging and Functional Material team.

This position requires a candidate who has initial experience in both managing customers and business as well as developing new business opportunities.

TYPE : Permanent

WORKING HOURS : Monday to Friday, Flex-Time system, 38.5 hours a week

SALARY : up to €60k depending on experience

START : ASAP

LOCATION : Dusseldorf, Germany (Hybrid - maximum 50% of your working hours will be allowed to work from home)

BENEFITS : Pension scheme, job ticket for commuting

Key Account Manager RESPONSIBILITIES :

Managing sales to customers or customer portfolios with growing track record

Building and maintaining long term relationships with customers and suppliers at all levels

Proactively developing new business in the areas of responsibility

Initializing contacts with new customers and suppliers

Providing technical product information and promoting barrier materials to potential customers

Reporting effectively to management

Key Account Manager PRINCIPAL COMPETENCIES

At least 3 years' sales experience

Experience both in managing customers and business as well as developing new business opportunities

Substantial knowledge of Barrier Packaging products and able to demonstrate the commitment, ambition, and determination to succeed in the business

Experience in the barrier packaging industry to promote specialty materials in resins and films through technical approach to existing and potential customers

Business level English language skills

Strong German ability

Self-motivated, flexible, accurate

Able to work in a team with an international mindset

Willingness to travel

A varied and challenging job in an international company

Working in a team with motivated and experienced colleagues

• All applicants must have the right to work in Germany as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days.

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.