Sales Manager (m/f/d)

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. is one of the leading trading and investment companies with 120 offices in 62 countries. Within a worldwide network, our skilled employees focus on customer-oriented solutions.
Mitsui & Co. Deutschland GmbH is mainly active in the fields of chemicals/plastics, infrastructure/machinery, steel, information technology and logistics.

In our 1 st Basic Chemicals Department (DUSCC) we would like to fill a vacancy soonest possible:

Sales Manager (m/f/d)

Full time 38,5 hours/week – permanent employment

Your tasks:

• Marketing and sales in the petrochemicals/basic chemicals (commodities)
• Independently developing new sales markets in Europe and implementing sales strategies
• Acquiring new customers
• Managing our existing customers and business relationships
• Market research and analysis
• Price and contract negotiations
• Credit risk management
• Supporting the General Manager (direct reporting line)
• Collaboration with Mitsui offices worldwide
• On-site collaboration with the back-office team
• Contributing to the further development of our internal processing procedures
• Travelling (ard. 30%) to support business development, particularly in Europe and, where required, worldwide

Your qualifications:

• A successfully completed degree in business administration and/or a degree in chemical industry management
• Sales experience in an internationally operating company is desirable
• Knowledge of the petrochemical sector is an advantage but not essential
• Sales affinity combined with a communicative, dynamic and target oriented performance
• A high degree of initiative, commitment, and intellectual curiosity
• Readiness of mind, analytical skills as well as a structured working style
• Proficiency in both, written and spoken German and English
• Enjoy working in an international and diverse team
• Class B / 3 driving licence
• Flexibility and team spirit

Your Benefits at Mitsui:

• Flexible working hours (38.5-hour week)
• Remote work up to 2 days per week
• 30 days of annual leave
• Attractive training and development opportunities
• Company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits
• Holiday and Christmas bonuses
• Mobility subsidies (e.g., public transport)
• Bike leasing (JobRad)
• Discounted fitness programs and employee perks
• Regular team events and company functions