(Sr) Sales Representative, Packaging & Hygiene Solutions, Germany South (all genders)

Kemira; New York (NY); Remote; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable chemistry seeks an experienced (Sr) Sales Representative for Packaging & Hygiene Solutions. The role involves driving sales in the paper industry, focusing on customer relationships and technical sales. Join a collaborative team and contribute to sustainability efforts while enjoying a diverse work environment and development opportunities.

Benefits

Company car

Attractive company pension scheme

Possibility to work remote on non-travel days

Continuous development of skills

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of technical aspects of papermaking process.
• Extensive work experience in the paper industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of chemicals to pulp and paper mills.
• Maintain and develop existing customers.
• Monitor market and work with international application experts.

Skills

Negotiating Skills

Customer Orientation

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in paper engineering, chemistry or similar

Job description

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Location Details: Remote within South Germany

Title: (Sr) Sales Representative, Packaging & Hygiene Solutions, Germany South (all genders)

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers .

We are now looking for an experienced (Sr) Sales Representative (all genders) for our Packaging & Hygiene Solutions segment in South Germany.

The Packaging and Hygiene Solutions business unit focuses on, among others, the growing renewable solutions market, particularly packaging, where Kemira’s renewable product offering supports customers on their sustainability journey.

Your responsibilities:

• Your main task will be to drive the sales of chemicals to pulp and paper mills in the region of South/ West Germany, focusing on technical sales aspects.
• You will be responsible for the maintenance and development of existing customers and acquisition of new applications and respond quickly and professionally to customer inquiries.
• You will monitor our market and work with an international team of application experts.

What you’ll bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in paper engineering, chemistry or similar.
• In-depth knowledge of the technical aspects of the papermaking process and extensive work experience in the paper industry with a strong interest in selling chemicals
• Very good negotiating skills and a high degree of customer and service orientation
• Fluent negotiation skills in German and English
• Willingness to travel (up to 70% of the job within Germany)

What you can expect from us:

• Employment in a very successful company with an established market position and sustainable strategy
• A diverse and professional working environment
• A job that offers a wide range of tasks and development opportunities
• First-class colleagues, expertise and tools to work with, enabling you to perform at your best
• Continuous development of your skills and expertise
• Possibility to work remote from home on non-travel days
• Company car and attractive company pension scheme

Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira!
For more information, you can contact Frank Swatzina by email [e-mail].
Please apply online with your CV, motivation letter and reference letters at kemira.com/careers.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. We deliver tailored products and services to improve the product quality, processes, and resource efficiency of our diverse range of customers. Our focus is on water treatment, as well as on fiber and renewable solutions – enabling sustainability transformation for our customers. In 2024, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.9 billion with a global team of some 4,700 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. www.kemira.com