Sales Manager

The LIKUM Group is an internationally active group of companies. With 6 locations in Europe and over 350 employees, the group specializes in the manufacture of complex plastic parts. LIKUM’s strength lies in offering customers a wide range of core competencies, from fibre optic technology to electronic components and high-precision parts. Products are developed and produced from micro parts to XXL sizes. Whether in the automotive, aircraft, medical, or white goods sector – LIKUM Engineering realizes and produces customers’ wishes and sophisticated ideas in series production.

The successful LIKUM Group is continuously developing and aims to grow further in the coming years.

Position Overview:

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing all sales activities in international markets and managing the existing customer base. You will oversee the entire sales process from lead generation to contract closure, ensuring the achievement of the company’s sales, margin, and credit targets.

Customer Engagement:

• Supporting existing customers and acquiring new customers
• Managing the entire sales process from lead generation to contract conclusion
• Maintaining and updating master data in the CRM system
• Communicating proactively with customers regarding overdue payments and breaches of contract
• Implementing and following up on price adjustments
• Ensuring full utilization of production through sufficient projects

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Maintaining customer proximity by being on-site and understanding their needs
• Contributing to annual budget and forecast preparations
• Conducting market development and competition analyses
• Achieving sales targets while respecting profit margins, customer conditions, and budgets

Team Collaboration:

Collaborating actively with the sales team and the project management team within LIKUM Group.

Corporate Responsibilities:

• Adhering to all company policies, procedures, and ethical standards
• Fostering collaboration and cooperation among all employees
• Acting as the management contact for all sales-related issues

Your Profile:

Experience:

• Experience in sales with knowledge of toolmaking, injection molding, and/or plastic parts in the automotive industry
• Experience with international contracts

Personal Skills:

• Strong business and service orientation
• Goal and result-oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent networking skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Analytical thinking and strategic approach
• Willingness to travel internationally

Education:

• Completed technical studies or equivalent training with a solid technical background
• Proficiency in MS Office and experience with CRM systems

Language Skills:

Business fluent in written and spoken German and English

Benefits:

• An international, exciting, and varied role within the group
• Work-life balance considerations, including home office options
• Opportunities for further training
• Attractive remuneration in a dynamic and supportive team

Application Process:

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply straightforwardly with their CV, addressed to Ms. Renza Tuis. Please send your application via email to the reference: J-18808-Ljbffr.