Dual Master: Junior Sales Manager – Paper & Packaging (m/f/d) Eastern Europe or Asia, Europcell

COMPANY

Europcell is one of the leading international trading companies in the pulp and paper industry. The foundation of its success lies in its dedicated employees – because they speak the language of both customers and suppliers. Europcell is represented in 20 countries with its own offices and serves business partners in more than 80 countries. The company continues to grow profitably and sustainably. Each year, Europcell sells over 1 million tons of paper and pulp. Do you want to become part of this success story as well?

BENEFITS

• Additional MBA option
• Practical insights into credit risk management in an internationally operating company
• Attractive study conditions
• Implementation of a real study project in theory and in practice
• Mentoring in company and studies
• Attractive additional benefits: free sports activities (gym & Pilates classes), home office options, employee discounts, laptop and company mobile phone
• An open “first-name culture,” flat hierarchies, and a modern downtown office with parking facilities
• An international working environment with a motivated team

TASKS

• Training to take on the responsibility for packaging grades for a defined customer portfolio in Eastern Europe or Asia
• Acting as an interface between suppliers, customers, and business partners
• Negotiating and concluding purchase and sales contracts with suppliers and customers
• Identifying new sourcing opportunities as well as acquiring new customers
• Professional leadership of a directly assigned Sales Manager
• Further development of new and existing business relationships through regular business trips to customers and suppliers
• Participation in major industry trade fairs to expand the business network and identify new opportunities

PROFILE

• Completed bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a comparable field of study
• Experience in physical commodity trading, ideally on an international level
• Strong closing orientation and perseverance in pursuing business opportunities
• High willingness to build and maintain business relationships
• Ability to manage different sourcing markets and mentalities
• Solution-oriented working style and strong motivation for personal development
• Strong team player with a willingness to take on responsibility
• Openness to an international working environment and enjoyment of collaborating in multicultural teams
• Very good English and Mandarin, or Russian skills (at least C1 level), German is a plus