Offer summary

Qualifications:

Higher education degree in technical or chemical field, Experience in achieving growth in sales targets, Familiarity with partner and distributor engagement, Fluent in German and English.

Key responsibilities:

Contributing to sales of Ralston products

Building and maintaining network of partners

Job description

The tasks

Due to IT maintenance works, an application from December 6th. till December 12th. is only possible via e-mail address: verena.schink@mercuriurval.com.

Contributing to the sales of Ralston products via partners to clients and achieving predefined revenue, growth and profit targets. Taking responsibility for your own budget and sales activities.
Building and maintaining a strong network of partners and clients. Relationship-building, including attendance at trade fairs and events or joint visits with partners.
Conducting acquisition meetings, visiting partners and clients and handling contract and/or price negotiations. Organizing commercial meetings regarding pricing, terms and reviews.
Providing sales support to partners, including training sessions, demos and seminars. Offering technical advice to clients. Handling customer complaints.
Taking an active role in creating and shaping the required marketing materials to inform partners and clients and hunt for new business.

Your profile

You have a higher education degree, preferably in a technical or chemical field, or bring sufficient relevant experience.
You have developed and managed partners and clients and bring a track record of achieving growth and sales targets in the paints/coatings or building materials industry.
You are familiar in working with partners, distributors and understands how to use their aid to position a brand in the market.
You have worked for an international and/or family-owned company before or have dealt with international client accounts.
Experience with or affinity for coatings/paints is a strong plus. So is knowledge of regulations concerning eco-labels and EPD.
You are fluent in German and English, both in written as in spoken form.

The offer

Opportunity to work for a premium brand in a dynamic and interesting market, as part of a company with a long-standing history and unique USP’s.
Fully remote work with regional responsibility, and occasional travel to the HQ in the Netherlands.
Large autonomy and freedom to organize your own work, while enjoying short organizational lines.
Many chances to develop your professional career within a financially healthy organization with strong growth ambitions.

Contact

We look forward to getting to know you!

Please apply using one of the apply functions and send us your CV (including covering letter) or alternatively by e-mail quoting the reference number NL-08474.

References are not required in the first step.

If you have any initial questions, please contact Verena Schink (verena.schink@mercuriurval.com | +49 173 65 35 405) for further assistance.

Mercuri Urval GmbHPeter-Müller-Straße 26

40468 Düsseldorf

www.mercuriurval.com

Of course, we guarantee confidentiality.

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