Sales Manager - Textiles
Sales Manager DACH - Chemical / Textile Industry (Remote)
A leading international specialty chemicals organization is seeking a Senior Sales Manager to drive commercial growth across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) within its textile-focused business unit.
Role Overview
In this highly visible role, you will take full ownership of a strategically important territory, leading regional revenue growth, key account development, and market expansion initiatives. You will act as a senior commercial partner to customers, translating complex technical requirements into high-value business opportunities while aligning closely with global and regional stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and execute the commercial strategy for the DACH region, driving sustainable revenue and margin growth
- Develop and deepen relationships with key strategic accounts while unlocking new market opportunities
- Lead high-level negotiations on pricing, contracts, and long-term supply agreements
- Identify customer challenges and convert them into commercially viable, solution-driven projects
- Orchestrate cross-functional collaboration with technical, product, and global teams to deliver value-added solutions
- Provide structured forecasting, pipeline management, and market intelligence via CRM tools
- Drive territory planning, budgeting, and performance tracking in line with global objectives
- Represent the business in the market, strengthening brand positioning and competitive advantage
- Operate with a high degree of autonomy, including frequent travel across the region
Profile
- Proven track record in senior B2B sales within the chemical industry, ideally within textile chemicals, polymers, fibers, or surfactants
- Demonstrated success in managing large accounts, complex sales cycles, and strategic growth initiatives
- Strong commercial acumen with experience delivering revenue growth and margin improvement
- Ability to engage at multiple levels, acting as a trusted advisor to both technical and commercial stakeholders
- Experience working in matrixed, international environments
- Degree in Chemistry, Textile Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or similar (preferred)
- Proficient with CRM systems, MS Office, and ideally SAP
- Fluent in German and English
Leadership Mindset
- Strategic, results-driven, and commercially astute
- Entrepreneurial approach with strong ownership of territory performance
- Highly credible communicator with strong influencing skills
- Structured, data-driven, and capable of navigating complex organizations
Application
- Submit your CV in English
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