Frankfurt - European Sales Director - Advanced Chemicals

Our client, a dynamic entity in Europe’s specialty chemicals industry, is expanding its sales leadership team and seeks a results-driven sales leader. This role will be pivotal in propelling growth and increasing market presence across Europe, blending technical knowledge with strategic insight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and distribution partners.
• Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify and seize growth opportunities in European markets.
• Lead initiatives to expand product reach across diverse industrial sectors.
• Develop cooperative strategies to strengthen distributor relationships.
• Engage directly with clients through regular travel within Europe (10-12 days per month).

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in sales within the chemical industry, with a proven track record.
• In-depth knowledge of chemical science fundamentals.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Success managing multi-national sales territories and various customer types.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are advantageous.
• Willingness to undertake regular travel commitments (10-12 days per month).

• Competitive annual salary between €100,000 and €150,000.
• Flexibility to work remotely.
• Significant professional autonomy in a high-growth environment.
• Annual performance-based bonus (starting from the second year).
• Excellent career development prospects within a growing organization.

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