Area Sales Manager EMEA

Stellenbeschreibung:

Are you ready to take an active role in shaping customer relationships, driving innovative product sales, and making a real impact in the pharmaceutical industry? Join Budenheim as a Sales Manager and contribute to our success with diverse responsibilities, plenty of autonomy, and exciting growth opportunities.

Your Tasks

Actively building, maintaining, and developing customer relationships—both remotely and on-site, with travel requirements of up to 50%.
Independently manage customer accounts and provide expert advice on our products and services, focusing on long-term partnerships and customer satisfaction.
Create offers, negotiate prices, and finalize contracts—including setting and monitoring payment terms based on internal guidelines.
Coordinate relevant accounts, maintain customer data, and systematically document all interactions in Salesforce—from lead generation and opportunity management to visit planning and reporting.
In close collaboration with internal teams such as Customer Service and I&AD, handle technical inquiries and customer questionnaires, ensuring smooth communication.
Monitor market and competitor developments, analyze key performance indicators, and leverage industry events and trade fairs to position Budenheim effectively in the market.
Identify new applications and markets, actively support new product launches, and strategically employ cold calling and sales planning to acquire new customers.

Your Profile

Hold a completed Bachelor’s degree—ideally in Business Administration, Chemistry, or Pharmacy.
Have a high willingness to travel and excel at organizing yourself efficiently, structured, and independently while on the road.
Proficient use of Salesforce is part of your daily routine to effectively manage leads, offers, and reporting.
Negotiation-level English skills, both written and spoken, enable you to communicate confidently—even in demanding customer conversations.
Demonstrate strong initiative and goal orientation, combined with a keen sense for customers, markets, and sales opportunities.

We Offer

Attractive salary packages including holiday and Christmas bonuses.
Comprehensive health management programs, including occupational health services and safety management certified to OSHAS 18001 standards.
Extensive opportunities for professional development, such as continuing education, language courses, and financial support for further qualifications.
Flexible working hours and options for remote work to support a healthy work-life balance.
Strong team spirit and a modern, supportive work environment despite a traditional company setting.
Practical perks such as free employee parking, affordable meals in the company restaurant.

About Us

Budenheim is a globally operating specialty chemical company. With its innovative portfolio, the chemical specialist provides sustainable products, services, and application concepts for various markets. In close cooperation with its customers, Budenheim is dedicated to advancing nutrition, health, safety, and the preservation of resources. With sites in Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, the USA, Mexico, China, Singapore, and India, Budenheim generates annual revenue of several hundred million euros and employs more than 1,350 people.

Budenheim is part of the international group Geschwister Oetker Beteiligungen KG. As a partner and member of the group, Budenheim benefits from this affiliation. We at Budenheim are committed to responsible investments. This ensures the best conditions for growth and innovation.

Budenheim stands for diversity, equal opportunities, and prospects. Therefore, we welcome every application, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, origin, religion, disability, or other individual characteristics.