Metsä Group is a successful forest industry group with roots in the Finnish forest. Our parent company is a cooperative of over 90,000 forest owners. Metsä Group’s pulp and sawmill business Metsä Fibre produces not only pulp and sawn timber but also other bioproducts such as biochemicals and bioenergy. Our products made from northern wood are an alternative to fossil materials.
We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and different stages of life. Metsä has space and opportunities for many kinds of talent, regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics – Metsä is for all. Read more: metsagroup.com/metsaforall.
This recruitment is carried out anonymously.
We are looking for a driven and successful SALES MANAGER to join our small and energetic pulp sales team in Wiesbaden.
What is the job that awaits you?
1. Securing new accounts, increasing sales and adding value to our customers and Metsä in accordance with Metsä Fibre's sales strategy, sales processes and agreed goals.
2. Embracing new tools, technologies and ways of working while bringing fresh insights to a traditional industry.
3. Making customer-specific sales plans and implementing them with the support of other sales team members, supply chain, sales planning, and technical customer service teams.
4. Identifying and developing new contacts and relationships within the EMEA market.
5. Participating in the activities of the sales team, bringing a customer perspective to the planning of sales, deliveries and product portfolio decision-making.
6. Making and updating monthly sales forecasts and monitoring the sales results of your own customers.
7. Actively producing market and customer information and participating in the development of sales processes and tools, as well as making your own suggestions for the development of Metsä Fibre's product and service selection.
Your manager is the VP, Sales EMEA and you are a part of the EMEA sales team. The position is located in our sales office in Wiesbaden, Germany. The position requires regular travel.
What are we expecting of you?
You have a degree suitable for the job and a strong desire to develop your skills. You are an open, analytical and outgoing team player. You are a good communicator and not afraid of expressing your views or finding new solutions. You have the ability and desire to take responsibility independently, and you have the flexibility, robustness and decision-making ability required by the task. You communicate fluently in English. Spanish or other European languages are considered as an advantage.
An international growth business – build a successful career in renewable products. The forest industry is a prime example of the bioeconomy and circular economy, and shows the way to the future. Megatrends such as urbanisation and rising living standards are driving Metsä Group’s business and the shift to renewable fossil-free raw materials and products. With us, you’ll have a front seat view of the market – developing the business with a long-term perspective with our international partners and customers.
Metsä Group has a responsible corporate culture that creates a safe working environment for all of us. We value good leadership and support for personal career development. We encourage you to display your competence and will provide you with opportunities to use it.
Anonymous recruitment - how it works
This is an anonymous recruitment process. The gender and date of birth of the applicant are not asked for on the application form. Personal details such as name, mother tongue, time of studies, name of educational institution and contact details are hidden until the interview stage. Attachments (such as CVs) are also hidden.
Recruiters have access to the contact details of those invited for interview once the applicant has been selected for interview.
Our system will guide you through the application process. The questions on the application form will help you present your skills and experience anonymously. Answer all questions carefully. If you’re invited for interview, your CV will be displayed to the recruiters to support the interview.
What happens next?
Click on the link above to apply. Note that attachments won’t be visible in anonymous recruitment until the interview stage, so it’s important to fill in the application form carefully. Please send your application as soon as possible, as we’ll already start processing applications during the application period. Please include your CV and salary request. You’ll receive a confirmation message the next morning after your application has been received.
The search is open until 15th of October 2024. We wish you the best of luck!
Career in the new era means regenerative work – we want to pass on a healthier planet to future generations. As a major player, Metsä Group enables change. We need to challenge our thinking, learn new things and work together with an open mind. Regenerative forestry and sustainable business create a range of opportunities for professionals of various fields. With us, everyone can be just the way they are. Everyone is given opportunities and space to grow, develop and flourish in their career. Enter a new era in your career, welcome to Metsä Group!
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