Company Overview

Our client is a leading global producer of biocidal products and performance additives for a wide range of industries and with operations in the US, Europe and Asia.

Job Description

Europe-wide sales leadership role for the global metalworking fluids business. This role combines key account management and new business development activities. The role covers Europe with a concentration on Germany, Austria and Switzerland as most clients are located in this region at the present time. Products include biocides, defoamers and microbial contamination test kits for aqueous and water-dilutable metalworking fluids, coolants and lubricants. 

Job Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgy
• Significant experience selling metalworking fluids or similar additives products into the metal-based manufacturing sector. Technical service professionals with excellent customer facing skills may also be considered
• Skilled in both key account management and new business development
• Ability to plan territory activities efficiently and budget time / resources
• Ability to communicate well internally and collaborate with colleagues
• Native German speaker with excellent English