HSH Chemie is the No. 1 Chemical Distributor in Central and Eastern Europe, with over 35 years of expertise and a strong presence across 14 office locations in CEE. We're proud to be a leader in the chemical industry throughout this region.
Our headquarters in Hamburg, Germany, oversees the strategic management and planning for our entire European team. Our "HSH Chemie family" comprises more than 300 dedicated employees. As a 100% family-owned company, we place a high priority on values like unity, loyalty, trust, and reliability.
At HSH Chemie, we pride ourselves on innovation and are dedicated to continuous, sustainable growth. Therefore, we are always on the lookout for new talents who share our values and our vision, who want to develop personally as well as professionally and share the unique, entrepreneurial spirit of our HSH Chemie Group. Now, to strengthen our team to the earliest possible starting date, we are looking for a
(Junior) Sales Manager in Chemical Distribution (f/m/d)
Your responsibilities:
* As part of our sales team in Hamburg, you support in developing and maintaining our international business in distribution of chemical raw materials
* Thereby, you support expanding and managing our client relationships both commercially and technically through regular contact
* This includes negotiating, offer calculating and creating, managing sampling and product exports and technical support to building long-term collaborations with our customers and develop them further
* By identifying new markets and monitoring market developments, you identify new and promising suppliers and products as well as sales opportunities
* Based on your analysis, you set targets for new business development, implement strategies for profitable sales growth and expand/develop our product portfolio
* Furthermore, you support on additional tasks and projects such as the creation of detailed market overviews and customer databases, qualifying and managing incoming supplier and customer requests, etc.
Your profile:
* You successfully finished your commercial education as an industrial, freight forwarding or foreign trade clerk (“Industriekaufmann”, “Speditionskaufmann” or “Außenhandelskaufmann”), preferably in the chemical industry
* Alternatively, you successfully finished your university education with a focus on chemistry, chemical engineering, sales, logistics or comparable
* Furthermore, you gained experiences in sales and logistics, preferably in international trading
* Thereby, you gained affinity for taxes, Incoterms and export modalities
In addition, you are eager to learn, question the status quo and search for new ways for improvement
* You are characterized by a profound customer and solution orientation as well as a high degree of initiative, reliability and commitment through which you build strong, trustful relationships
* Additionally, are a strong communicator in written and spoken English as well as German with the ability to communicate in a target group-oriented manner
Our offer to you:
If you're seeking a supportive and appreciative team that values individual differences and strengths, HSH Chemie may be the right place for you. As a family-run company, we offer long-term cooperation with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes, ensuring efficient and dynamic workflows. Our "HSH Chemie family" working model provides flexible work, along with numerous other benefits:
* Centrally located workplace with good public transport connections in the heart of Hamburg
* Ticket for public transport (“Deutschlandticket”)
* At least 30 vacation days per year (with a 5-day week)
* Attractive compensation package
* Subsidy to your company pension plan which increases with your company affiliation (after probation period)
* Subsidy to your capital forming benefits (after probation period)
* Corporate Benefits
* Modern technical equipment (e.g., laptop, IPhone, headset)
* Wide range of company & team events
* Coffee, soft drinks, fruits, ice cream and sweets are provided
* And many more!
Have we caught your interest?
Then please send your application to Melanie Wolter.