Sales Development Manager (100%)

Your mission Your profile Our offer - International sales of KLK Kolb’s chemical surfactant portfolio - New customers acquisition and sales development in Eastern Europe region - Volume, turnover and contribution margin - responsible for the allocated customers in coordination with and as specified by the Business Manager - Providing intensive application-related consulting and support to existing and new customers in close cooperation with Product Management, Marketing, Research & Development and other business units - Cultivating and developing long-term customer relations and acquiring new customers; developing new areas of application and introducing new products and technical solutions in the allocated focal areas - Assuring sustainable, profitable growth in the corresponding markets through actively collaborating in the development and implementation of operational measures and projects in cooperation with the appropriate internal departments - Market and competitor observation and market potential analyses; developing authoritative plans on short and mid-term business development - Drawing up bids; pricing in line with internal specifications; reporting and correspondence in line with internal specifications - Initiating and coordinating the implementation of solutions in defined business areas; assuring the provision of final reports to customers - Maintaining margins while simultaneously increasing the sales volume - Collaborating in strategic projects in accordance with specifications issued by the Commercial Team Management - Complaint handling in close cooperation with the relevant internal departments - Attending seminars, conventions and trade fairs including booth supervision About us Join KLK Kolb, one of Europe's leading alkoxylation companies with approximately 550 employees driving innovation in surfactants, chemical specialties, and custom solutions for industries worldwide. As part of the global KLK OLEO Group, we operate 7 production facilities across Europe. Our three manufacturing sites are strategically located in the heart of Europe: Hedingen (Switzerland), Moerdijk (Netherlands) and Delden (Netherlands). At KLK Kolb, sustainable employability and employee vitality are fundamental to our company culture. We're committed to creating an environment where talented professionals thrive, grow, and shape the future of chemical innovation.