Strategic Sales Manager — EN/DE Key Accounts

Kraton Chemical Oy; Almere; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraton seeks a Sales Manager in Almere, NL to lead the Sales team and be the trusted partner for strategic customers. You will translate needs into business opportunities and solutions, driving strategy execution and account planning from the office in Almere.

Core duties include pricing, negotiation, and maintaining a strong pipeline, with collaboration across functions to achieve ambitious targets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in sales management.
• Excellent communication skills in English and German, both verbal and written.
• Has relevant experience in the assigned market segment.
• Learning about customer needs, products and potential use.
• Sell and deliver results that meet or exceed individual goals.

Responsibilities

• Execute the sales strategy and drive ambitious targets.
• Lead account planning, pricing and negotiation with key customers.
• Maintain a strong deal pipeline and forecast accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Translate customer needs into business opportunities and outcomes.

Skills

English

German

Sales experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Kraton seeks a Sales Manager in Almere, NL to lead the Sales team and be the trusted partner for strategic customers. You will translate needs into business opportunities and solutions, driving strategy execution and account planning from the office in Almere.

Core duties include pricing, negotiation, and maintaining a strong pipeline, with collaboration across functions to achieve ambitious targets.