Global Sales Manager (m/f/x)

Catexel GmbH serves the FMCG consumer market with specialty chemicals for household cleaning and personal care as well as for industrial applications. The product groups include surfactants, builders, bleach activators and catalysts, soil release polymers as well as thickeners and emulsifiers. The company, based in the Kalle‑Albert Industrial Park in Wiesbaden, is part of the International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG). ICIG currently has around 30 industrial sites worldwide in Europe and the USA with a total of around 6,800 employees and a sales volume of approx. 3.6 billion euros.

We are looking for a dynamic and results drivenGlobal Sales Manager (m/f/x) to join our team and lead our sales efforts in driving growth and building strong customer relationships.

In this role you are responsible for Sales of Home Care and Personal Care products in an international environment, reporting to the Head of Sales.

• Manage and grow relationships with existing customers while actively developing new sales channels.
• Building a strong customer network and identifying opportunities to engage potential customers in targeted markets to drive sales revenue.
• Achieve long-term business success by managing pricing, negotiating contracts, and securing agreements that foster sustainable growth and strong customer partnerships.
• Leverage market analysis, operational data, and market trends to set strategic goals, implement actionable business growth plans, provide detailed reporting on sales performance, and identify opportunities for expansion.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Business Development, Supply Chain, and Production, to ensure seamless execution of sales strategies.
• Participate in conferences and industry events to enhance market understanding and promote Catexel's presence.

Requirements:

• A university degree, ideally in Chemistry; a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business is an advantage.
• Several years of professional experience in sales within the chemical industry, with a focus on Home Care and Personal Care being a strong advantage.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing conditions, with a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving.
• Recognized as a reliable and trustworthy partner by stakeholders, with a strong entrepreneurial mindset and confidence in decision‑making.
• Demonstrated expertise in negotiating and managing long‑term supply and sales contracts.
• Open‑minded, team‑oriented, proactive, and ready to embrace new challenges.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and reporting skills.
• Competent in the use of IT tools, including MS Office, Salesforce, SAP, or similar.
• Fluent in English and ideally German; additional language skills are a plus.
• Willing to travel internationally to existing and prospective customers, with travel commitments of up to 30%.

Interested? Have we sparked your interest, and do you want to strengthen our team? Then we would be delighted if you send us your complete documents, including possible start date and salary expectations.