Sales Manager; m​/f​/d

Stellenbezeichnung: Sales Manager (m/f/d)
Location: Mülheim an der Ruhr

The HARKE GROUP can look back on almost 60 years of company history, characterized by growth, diversification and internationalization. The company was founded in 1965 under the name SYNTANA Handelsgesellschaft

E. Harke GmbH & Co. KG and has developed into a globally active family business. With around 250 employees in eleven countries, both in Europe and worldwide, the HARKE GROUP pursues a clear vision for sustainable success.

As an international distributor, the company offers a wide range of products from the chemical, plastics, pharmaceutical and food sectors. These include pharmaceutical raw materials, food additives and ingredients, food supplements, cosmetic raw materials, plastic raw materials and products as well as chemical raw materials. The Mülheim-based group of companies opens doors for its customers and suppliers to new, forward-looking sales and procurement markets in Europe and beyond.

With in-depth specialist knowledge, personal customer service, reliable logistics and creative solutions in distribution, formulation and contract packaging, the HARKE GROUP brings its partners directly into the markets of tomorrow.

To strengthen our German-Japanese Joint Venture, we are looking for an experienced Sales Manager (m/f/d) with strong technical understanding who can competently advise our customers, recognise market potential and actively contribute to the company's success.

Your mission

• Responsibility for the smooth running of ongoing customer support and acquisition in the automotive industry,
• Independent coordination of the strategic development of new markets and the conclusion of sales contracts
• Responsibility for achieving and exceeding sales/earnings targets
• Analysis of market trends and competitive activities to identify new business opportunities
• Conducting negotiations and providing technical customer support
• Customer visits in the DACH region and internationally
• Reporting and evaluation of your activities
• Visits to trade fairs/congress events
• Regular cooperation with our foreign subsidiaries based on the assigned product portfolio
• Close operational coordination with our Japanese joint venture partner

• Completed commercial training
• Solid sales experience, preferably in technical sales or sales management
• Basic knowledge of chemistry and handling technical product data
• Independent and structured way of working and a high degree of initiative
• Good written and spoken English. Japanese languages skills are beneficial
• Ability to work in a team, resilience, customer and service orientation
• Intercultural understanding, willingness to engage in intercultural exchange
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, knowledge of SAP R/3 an advantage
• Willingness to travel (up to 60%)

A varied role
where you can put your organisational and management skills to good use.
Long-term prospects
in a financially sound, internationally positioned and continuously growing family business.
A collegial working atmosphere
with flat hierarchies, open doors and an appreciative approach.
Performance-related remuneration package
consisting of an attractive fixed salary and group profit participation. The gross annual salary for this position is €60,000 to €75,000 for full-time employment, depending on qualifications and professional experience.
Flexible working hours
40 hours per week, home office option, 30 days of holiday and special leave for special events
Corporate benefits programme
Special conditions with well-known manufacturers and brands.
Other benefits
Job Rad leasing, contribution to company pension scheme, individual training and further education opportunities, free employee parking, convenient transport links, Christmas party, summer party, team events.