Account Manager - Rubber

Vinmar; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinmar is seeking an experienced Account Manager - Rubber to drive sales growth and manage customer relationships in the assigned region. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong sales track record, superior customer service skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering related to rubber, along with 10-15 years of experience in a similar role. Fluency in both German and English is essential, as is a willingness to travel a minimum of 25% of the time.

Qualifications

• 10 - 15 years of experience in a similar field.
• Proficient in using sales tools and CRM systems.
• Strong problem-solving and compliance adherence.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth by pursuing new accounts.
• Achieve annual sales objectives for the region.
• Establish and grow customer relationships.
• Prepare weekly reports on market sentiment.
• Forecast sales based on historical data.

Skills

Sales growth

Customer relationship management

Market analysis

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering related to rubber

Job description

The Account Manager - Rubber will deliver profitable sales growth and proactively manage, maintain and expand Prime’s rubber and automotive customer base in assigned areas by leading and motivating his/her direct reports to perform.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth by proactively pursuing new and/or targeted accounts in the assigned region.
• Achieve annual sales plan objectives including volume and MSP profitability targets in the assigned region. Initiate actions and pursue contingency plans, as appropriate, to mitigate any expected sales plan short‑falls or gaps.
• Establish, develop, maintain, and grow relationships with current and prospective customers in the assigned territory to generate new business for Prime’s sourced products.
• Make regular telephone calls and in‑person visits to existing and prospective customers. Plan and organize both office and travel time to optimize personal time, effectiveness and costs.
• Responsible for accurate company introduction during first visits and prospecting.
• Weekly written report - Area Market sentiment, offers‑availability, news, requirements, and any other information relevant to our business.
• Lead the commercial development within area of responsibility of new products following the growth strategy.
• Responsible of Area Forecasting based in sales history.
• Performance Polymers monthly forecasting based on project development.
• Follow “Claim Management Process” to solve quality and service problems. Make sure AM take ownership and follow up.
• Sourcing input by identifying new markets, trends or potential customers.
• Work closely with logistics and finance departments to ensure customer expectations are understood and met in the assigned region.
• Provide input into developing the annual sales plan and ensure delivery of sales volumes and profitability objectives.
• Use tools as provided and work closely with Business Director, Product Manager and Technical Managers to generate sales leads, qualify leads into sales targets, and effectively manage a sales target pipeline that will ensure the company’s sales goals are met and exceeded.
• Track and report on competitors’ activities within the assigned region.
• Managing his/her territory to maximize inventory turns, minimize freight, finance, storage, demurrage and other logistics costs.
• Update job knowledge and skills by participating in technical and business learning opportunities, reading professional publications and maintaining personal networks.
• Strict adherence to compliance in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably engineering related to rubber.
• 10 - 15 years of experience in a similar field
• Fluent in German and English

Travel

• Travelling minimum 25% of the time