Sales Manager DACH Region; m​/f​/d) Essen, Deutschland; hybrid

Location: Remote / Essen
Start: ASAP

For more than 20 years, the Cornelsen Group has stood for advanced solutions in water treatment and environmental remediation. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and operating internationally through locations in the Netherlands, the UK, Sweden and the USA, we support customers around the world in solving complex water treatment and environmental remediation challenges.

With our patented Perfluor Ad® technology and a broad portfolio of mobile and stationary treatment solutions, we are among the technological leaders in PFAS removal — supporting customers from first assessment to full-scale implementation.

At Cornelsen,
re:thinking water treatment means challenging conventional approaches and turning advanced technologies into real-world impact.

As a Sales Manager (m/f/d), you will play a key role in expanding our market presence across Germany and Europe. You will work closely with management, technical experts, and our international teams to bring sustainable, future-proof solutions to industries, municipalities, utilities, and partner networks.

• Drive and further develop our sales strategy in line with the re:think water mission

• Identify new market segments, applications, and business opportunities in PFAS treatment and water technologies

• Manage and grow key accounts in industry, municipalities, and partner networks

• Build long‑term customer relationships at decision‑maker level

• Participate in customer meetings, technical presentations, negotiations, and tenders

• Support proposal development and the preparation of technical solution concepts

• Monitor market trends and competitors and translate insights into concrete actions

• Represent the Cornelsen Group at trade fairs, conferences, and industry events

• Degree in industrial engineering, environmental engineering, process engineering, business administration, or a comparable field

• Several years of sales experience, ideally in water treatment, environmental technology, chemicals, or plant engineering

• Experience handling complex technical projects and public or private tenders

• Existing network in industry, municipalities, or utilities is a plus

• Hands‑on mindset, high mobility, and genuine enthusiasm for customer interaction

• Entrepreneurial thinking, initiative, and strong results orientation

• Confident communication and negotiation skills at C‑level

• Business‑fluent German and English; additional European languages are an advantage

• A role with real impact in a future‑critical technology field

• An innovative, family‑like work environment with short decision paths

• International exposure through locations in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, Sweden, and the USA

• Diverse projects and plenty of room for your own ideas

• Attractive compensation package including performance‑based bonus

• Corporate benefits, Job Rad, and private pension options

• The opportunity to actively shape the growth of a dynamic business area