Sales Manager DACH (mwd)

Are you a results-driven sales leader with a passion for building strategic customer relationships and driving business growth We are looking for a Sales Manager DACH (m/w/d) to lead and grow our industrial coatings business across Germany Austria and Switzerland.

In this highly visible role you will manage key accounts develop new business opportunities and drive sales performance profitability and market share across the region. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing R&D Finance Supply Chain and Operations to deliver exceptional customer value and sustainable growth.

• Manage and grow strategic customer relationships across the DACH region.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue margin and profitability targets.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities while expanding existing accounts.
• Lead and develop the regional sales organization.
• Drive pricing strategies commercial excellence and margin improvement initiatives.
• Analyze market trends customer needs and competitive activities to support business growth.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions and outstanding customer service.

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry Engineering Paint Technology or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Sales and Key Account Management.
• Proven track record of winning new business and delivering profitable growth.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in pricing strategy and P&L responsibility.
• Fluent German and English skills; additional European languages are advantageous.
• Strong leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the DACH region (up to 75%).

What we offer

• The established salary range for this position is 105.000 - 130.000 EUR gross annual depending on the qualification and experience
• Company Car 40 working hours per week Bonus up to 20%
• Work-Life Balance: We value your personal time and well-being
• Career Opportunities: Grow within a truly international business.
• Ongoing Training and Support: Continuous learning and development opportunities.

Pay transparency

The salary range shown refers to base salary addition to this we offer a broader total reward package which may include bonus or incentive pay relevant allowances and a range of competitive benefits. We encourage candidates to consider the full package when evaluating an offer. Salary is determined using a structured and objective framework taking into account the roles responsibilities required skills and experience market benchmarks and internal equity. This ensures pay decisions are fair consistent and aligned with our commitment to equal pay and legal compliance.

As part of our commitment to fairness and transparency we are now sharing the salary ranges that underpin our existing pay framework. These ranges have been in place for some time and are used to guide consistent objective pay decisions based on factors such as role scope skills experience and external market data. Employees may be positioned at different points within a range based on factors including experience performance and tenure in role. We encourage open conversations with managers to better understand individual positioning and development opportunities.

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