Account Manager - German Region

Celanese Gruppe; Redcar; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Celanese Gruppe seeks an experienced Account Manager to oversee sales in Germany. Key responsibilities include managing customer relationships, exceeding sales targets, and developing strategic account plans. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of experience in technical films or plastics, with strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills. A proactive approach and fluency in English, with German as an advantage, are essential for success in this dynamic role. Join us to drive growth and enhance profitability in a global environment.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of proven work experience in an account management role in technical films, plastics or similar industry.
• Fluent English (German is a strong advantage).
• Culturally aware and able to work effectively in a global setting.

Responsibilities

• The account manager is the primary commercial contact for new and existing customers in Germany.
• Meet and exceed sales targets in line with the Global and Regional Business Strategies.
• Sales pipeline development - Identify and deliver new business opportunities at new or existing customers.
• Develop close working relationship with customer service team and other cross functional teams.
• Implement specific actions in line with global and regional business strategies to enhance profitability.
• Responsible for 18 month rolling sales forecast for assigned accounts.

Skills

Account management

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Mylar Specialty Films (Formerly Dupont Teijin Films) is a leading global producer of PET and PEN polyester films specialising in film products and related services for markets and industries including Durable Cards, Electrical Insulation, Flexible Electronics, Healthcare, Imaging Media, Labels, Packaging, Photovoltaics and many more. Mylar Specialty Films is a 50/50 Joint Venture betweenCelanese Corporationand Teijin Limited. The business has approx. 2000 employees worldwide with manufacturing sites in Asia Pacific, America and Europe. .

The role is a UK or Luxembourg based account manager covering sales territory in Germany. The account management role is focused around three main commercial areas: Account planning and management , sales pipeline development and value capture.

Responsibilities

• The account manager is the primary commercial contact for new and existing customers in Germany, building and growing relationships within different functions and seniority levels within key customers
• Meet and exceed sales targets in line with the Global and Regional Business Strategies
• Sales pipeline development - Identify and deliver new business opportunities at new or existing customers.
• Develop close working relationship with customer service team and other cross functional teams within Mylar Specialty Films business
• Implement specific actions in line with global and regional business strategies to enhance profitability
• Responsible for 18 month rolling sales forecast for assigned accounts
• Working with customer service team, ensure that cash receivables are managed at assigned accounts.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans (key account plan).

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of proven work experience in an account management role in technical films, plastics or similar industry
• Strong account management and relationship-building skills.
• Must be willing and able to travel 30% - 60% of the time either domestically or within EMEA region
• Fluent English (German is a strong advantage).
• A collective, solution-focused approach, with strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and customers simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate and address customer needs.
• Team player with a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
• Culturally aware and able to work effectively in a global setting.
• Proactive and able to identify opportunities and take initiative.