Field Sales Manager Polyurethane (f/m/d)

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Maximize revenue and profitability in the assigned territory by meeting or exceeding budget targets, aligning with the European PU sales strategy

• Develop and lead the sales team through recruitment, training, mentoring, and taking a leadership role in key European projects.

• Manage key customer accounts, ensuring profitability and high service levels that exceed customer expectations

• Gather market insights to support product development and maintain competitiveness in an evolving industry

• Build strong relationships with co-suppliers and industry partners to gather intelligence on market opportunities and new technologies

• Implement marketing communication programs in alignment with the European strategy

• Provide regular reports on team performance, activities, and key market conditions to the European Business Director

Qualifications:

• Sales management experience with strong knowledge of technical sales strategies and a proven track record of managing small sales teams

• Strong sales and negotiation skills with the ability to close deals and build long-term customer relationships

• Experience in the PU market, with hands-on knowledge of PU processes and an understanding of customer needs in this sector

• Technical degree preferred, ideally in a relevant field

• Proven leadership abilities with a track record of making sound, swift, and decisive decisions

• Assertiveness and goal-orientation, with excellent business acumen, judgment, and a strong focus on action and results

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior management and high-level customer contacts

• Ability to work in a multicultural, multi-lingual environment, adapting to diverse business cultures

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is essential

• Strong organizational and planning abilities, with the capacity to delegate effectively across different levels and functional groups within the company

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.