Account Manager

Kurita Europe GmbH; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kurita Europe GmbH is seeking an experienced sales professional in Canada to drive growth in water treatment, maintain key accounts, and expand the customer base. The role involves promoting the CSV business model, handling budget responsibilities, and delivering accurate forecasts and analyses for management.

Required are a technical/economic degree, 5+ years in relevant sales, and fluent German and English. Proficiency in MS Office and travel within the territory are expected.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Eng in chemical engineering or comparable technical/economical education.
• Minimum 5 years of sales experience in water treatment, paper producing and heavy metal industries.
• Proven track record of sales achievements.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility by business extension at existing accounts and acquisition of new customers.
• Maintenance of existing customer base, product mix and selling price amid trends, indicators, and competitors.
• Pushing of CSV business model and taking over budget responsibility.
• Providing information for management by preparing short-term and long-term product sales forecasts and special reports and analyses.

Skills

Water treatment sales

German & English

Account management

Forecasting

MS Office

Education

ChemE degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Job description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

• Responsibility by business extension at existing accounts and acquisition of new customers
• Maintenance of existing customer base, product mix and selling price, by considering changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors
• Pushing of CSV business model and taking over budget responsibility
• Providing information for management by preparing short-term and long-term product sales forecasts and special reports and analyses

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Technical or economical education / B.Sc. / Master of engineering in chemical engineering or comparable
• Min. 5 years of experience in sales to the water treatment, paper producing and heavy metal industry
• Proven track record of achievements in sales
• Fluent German & English language skills
• MS Office skills

PREFERRED PERSONAL SKILLS

• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent knowledge of heavy industry and a resilient up-to-date network
• Hands-on mentality
• Willingness for extensive travelling in area of responsibility
• Team spirit & ability to work autonomously
• Strong communication skills