Job Description

About Umicore

Powering the cars of the future. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life.

About Precious Metals Chemistry

Life-enhancing chemistry. Umicore is an expert in metals-based catalysis for applications that improve our quality of life. Automotive emission treatment technologies, active pharmaceutical ingredients for cancer treatments, the production of fine chemicals and advanced electronics – all are made possible by our organometallic technology know-how. To bring the magic of metal-based chemistry and catalysis to new customers and new applications we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

What you will be doing

As a Technical Sales Manager with a strong customer focus, you will represent a first-class portfolio of precious metal chemicals and homogeneous catalysts in a globally operating company. In conjunction with your travelling activities, you will ensure a close support of our key customers, the development of new customers, participation in conferences and trade fairs to meet the defined business objectives. Based on your intimacy to customers and market areas, your technical and commercial expertise, you will provide important impulses for innovation processes and the strategic development of our product portfolio. You will continuously develop your network in the scientific, technical and industrial environment of our products. You will work with the international teams at our sites to ensure achieving targets.

Who we are looking for

Master's degree in Process Engineering or Chemistry (with or without PhD) Ideally specialised in organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis Several years of professional experience in technical-chemical sales Strong commercial and strategic mindset, negotiation skills, efficient networking Experience in managing customer projects as well as internal projects Competence in finance desirable Willingness to travel (approx. 20-30%), nationally and internationally Committed, responsible and engaging appearance Organisational talent, creativity and pragmatism Excellent teamwork skills and enjoyment of cross-departmental and cross-location cooperation with production, research, QM, etc. Experience in leading teams strengthens your profile Professional level of language proficiency in German and English

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

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IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?