Head of Commercial Europe North-East (all genders)

Merck Electronics; Darmstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a global leader in the electronics industry as a Sales Manager, where you will lead a cross-border sales team and drive strategic initiatives in the Coatings, Plastics, Printing, and Cosmetics industries. This role offers an exciting opportunity for personal and professional growth while being part of a culture dedicated to innovation and inclusion.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in sales management in a B2B environment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in a cross-border setup.
• Willingness to travel up to 60%.

Aufgaben

• Lead a team of 10 salespeople across Germany, Poland, and Switzerland.
• Steer long-term sales strategy and business development.
• Work closely with marketing, support, and supply chain teams.

Kenntnisse

Sales Management

Strategic Thinking

Team Leadership

B2B Environment Experience

Ausbildung

Master's Degree in Science or Engineering

MBA

Jobbeschreibung

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our diverse people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Everything we do in Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services, and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive, and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious, and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

Your role

Are you motivated to join an organization which is the global leader in its premium market segments? Are you curious to be part of a team building a new stand-alone midsized company? This is a perfect opportunity to develop your skills to the next level!

You will be leading a team of 10 highly professional salespeople (all genders) based in Germany, Poland, and Switzerland. In your role, you will steer the long-term sales strategy for these countries, implement business development for new applications and industries. Your focus will be on realizing short-term sales results. Our regional marketing team, technical support, and supply chain will work closely with you and your team to deliver high-quality results to our customers in the Coatings, Plastics, Printing, and Cosmetics industries.

As part of the regional leadership team, you will report to the regional manager for EMEA.

The Surface Solutions business unit, a mid-sized multinational leader in the pigments industry, is planned to be divested to Global New Materials International (GNMI), headquartered in China, as of August 1st, 2025. This role will be part of that divestment process.

Who You Are

• Experienced Sales manager in a B2B environment with 5+ years of business experience
• Team manager in a cross-border setup with 3+ years of leadership experience
• Strategic thinker, aligning short- and long-term goals, with proven successes
• Willing to travel up to 60% within the region
• Ideally, a master's degree in Science or Engineering
• An MBA would be advantageous

What we offer

We are curious minds from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at their own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become part of a team dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!