Sales/Business Development Manager

Centre People; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 140.000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Development Manager to join their team in Geleen. This exciting role involves driving business growth in the automotive plastics sector, focusing on building relationships with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. You will leverage your sales expertise to develop strategies and secure new business opportunities while providing technical support for innovative product offerings. The company offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will significantly impact the market. If you have a passion for sales and experience in the automotive industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales experience in automotive plastic industries.
• Strong knowledge of polypropylene and injection moulding processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies for automotive plastics markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Sales Experience

Business Development

Relationship Management

Knowledge of Polypropylene

Market Trend Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

A leading manufacturer of polypropylene compounds is currently recruiting a Sales Development Manager to work in their sales team in their Geleen (near Maastricht) office. Remote work from Germany might be available depending on your experience.

In this role you will be responsible for the business development, sales and relationship management of the clients (mainly car manufacturers or Tier 1 suppliers).

The role will suit someone who has experience in sales activities in automotive plastic industries.

Ref: HY46205

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Work type: Office-based or remote from Germany (at least 1 day in the office) is available
Visa Support: Yes

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TYPE: Permanent, full-time
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday
SALARY: €90k-€140K (including 8% holiday pay and bonus) depending on experience
LOCATION: Geleen (near Maastricht)

Sales Development Manager Main Responsibilities:

1. Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve business growth in the automotive plastics markets
2. Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers
3. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders
4. Provide technical and commercial support for product offerings, mainly polypropylene compounds and injection moulding solutions
5. Monitor market trends and competitive activities to inform business strategies
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development and marketing, to align efforts with customer needs
7. Prepare sales forecasts, reports, and presentations for senior management

Sales Development Manager Ideal Candidate:

1. Minimum of three years’ experience in sales or business development within the automotive plastic industries
2. Extensive business experience with OEMs and major Tier suppliers is essential
3. Strong knowledge of polypropylene, plastic compounds, and injection moulding processes is beneficial
4. Fluent English is necessary, German language ability is beneficial
5. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred

** Visa support may be considered depending on experience.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.