Sales Manager (m/f/d)

Mitsui & Co. Deutschland GmbH; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Remote work up to 2 days per week

30 days annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Holiday and Christmas bonuses

Mobility subsidies

Bike leasing (JobRad)

Discounted fitness programs

Regular team events

Zusammenfassung

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. is seeking a Sales Manager (m/f/d) for full-time, 38.5 hours/week, to drive marketing and sales in petrochemicals across Europe. You will acquire new customers, manage key accounts, and conduct market research to shape strategies.

This role requires German and English proficiency and a proactive, analytical mindset. Travel up to 30% is expected, with collaboration across Mitsui offices worldwide and close work with the back-office team.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor-level degree in business administration or chemical industry management.
• Sales experience in an international company desirable.
• Proficiency in German and English, written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Market and sell in petrochemicals/basic chemicals (commodities).
• Develop new European markets and implement sales strategies.
• Acquire new customers and manage existing relationships.
• Conduct market research and analyze data to inform pricing.
• Negotiate prices and contracts; manage credit risks.
• Support the General Manager and collaborate with Mitsui offices worldwide.
• Travel approximately 30% to support business development.

Kenntnisse

Sales experience

Petrochemical knowledge

German & English

Driving licence B

Travel readiness

Analytical thinking

Initiative & curiosity

Team player

Structured working style

Ausbildung

Business Administration or Chemical Industry Management degree

Jobbeschreibung

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. is one of the leading trading and investment companies with 120 offices in 62 countries. Within a worldwide network, our skilled employees focus on customer-oriented solutions. Mitsui & Co. Deutschland GmbH is mainly active in the fields of chemicals/plastics, infrastructure/machinery, steel, information technology and logistics.

Sales Manager (m/f/d)

Full time 38,5 hours/week – permanent employment

Your tasks:

• Marketing and sales in the petrochemicals/basic chemicals (commodities)
• Independently developing new sales markets in Europe and implementing sales strategies
• Acquiring new customers
• Managing our existing customers and business relationships
• Market research and analysis
• Price and contract negotiations
• Credit risk management
• Supporting the General Manager (direct reporting line)
• Collaboration with Mitsui offices worldwide
• On-site collaboration with the back-office team
• Contributing to the further development of our internal processing procedures
• Travelling (ard. 30%) to support business development, particularly in Europe and, where required, worldwide

Your qualifications:

• A successfully completed degree in business administration and/or a degree in chemical industry management
• Sales experience in an internationally operating company is desirable
• Knowledge of the petrochemical sector is an advantage but not essential
• Sales affinity combined with a communicative, dynamic and target oriented performance
• A high degree of initiative, commitment, and intellectual curiosity
• Readiness of mind, analytical skills as well as a structured working style
• Proficiency in both, written and spoken German and English
• Enjoy working in an international and diverse team
• Class B / 3 driving licence
• Flexibility and team spirit

Your Benefits at Mitsui:

• Flexible working hours (38.5-hour week)
• Remote work up to 2 days per week
• 30 days of annual leave
• Attractive training and development opportunities
• Company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits
• Holiday and Christmas bonuses
• Mobility subsidies (e.g., public transport)
• Bike leasing (JobRad)
• Discounted fitness programs and employee perks
• Regular team events and company functions