Sales Manager - Electroplating
Technical Sales Manager - Electroplating
International Travel
About the Company
Our client is a global leader in advanced materials, surface technologies, and precious metal solutions, serving customers across the electronics, automotive, semiconductor, and industrial manufacturing sectors. Through a combination of innovative technologies, technical expertise, and customer-focused solutions, the company supports OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers with high-performance electroplating, metal deposition, and surface treatment applications.
Responsibilities
- Drive market development activities across Germany and international markets within the electroplating and metal deposition sector.
- Manage and develop strategic relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and key accounts to support long-term business growth.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities within electronics, surface technology, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing markets.
- Lead international customer projects, coordinating product introductions, implementation activities, and technical support initiatives.
- Provide solution-oriented troubleshooting and technical consultation to customers throughout the product lifecycle.
- Conduct market research, competitive intelligence, and technology scouting to identify emerging trends and growth opportunities.
- Develop and execute targeted sales strategies, account development plans, and commercial initiatives.
- Organise and participate in technical workshops, roadshows, customer seminars, and international trade exhibitions.
- Collaborate closely with R&D, technical service, product management, and operations teams to ensure successful project execution.
- Monitor market developments, customer requirements, and competitor activities to strengthen market positioning.
- Support strategic business planning and contribute to achieving regional and global sales objectives.
Your Profile
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Surface Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 3-5 years' experience within the electronics industry, specialty materials, electroplating, surface treatment, coating technologies, or related sectors.
- Previous experience in technical sales, business development, key account management, or product management is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of electroplating processes, metal deposition technologies, surface finishing, precious metal applications, or electronic materials.
- Proven ability to manage commercial and technical discussions with customers at multiple organisational levels.
- Experience working with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and international customer accounts.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and capitalize on new market opportunities.
- Fluent English language skills; German language skills would be advantageous.
- Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
Personal Attributes
- Strong customer-focused and relationship-driven mindset.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Confident and professional approach when dealing with international stakeholders.
- Entrepreneurial attitude with a proactive approach to business development.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating within global cross-functional teams.
- Highly resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a dynamic international environment.
- Strong intercultural awareness and ability to work effectively across diverse markets.
What the Company Offers
- Opportunity to join a globally recognised technology and materials leader.
- Diverse and technically challenging role with significant customer-facing responsibility.
- Exposure to international projects, leading OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and innovative technologies.
- Strong focus on professional development and continuous learning.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Collaborative international working environment.
- Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing global organisation.
- Attractive combination of technical, commercial, and strategic responsibilities.
- Extensive training and career development opportunities.
- Supportive culture that encourages innovation, ownership, and professional growth.
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