Market Development Manager Rail Industry (f/m/d)

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Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop the sustainable business growth for the defined Klüber regions and accounts in a strategic approach
• Coach and guide the speakpartners in the defined Klüber regions to define the regional business strategy and achieve the business objectives of rail industry
• Manage the key global accounts to continuously enhance the strategic collaborations in terms of gaining the approvals, initial fillings, and new business opportunities to enlarge the share of Klüber
• Manage and optimize the product portfolio for rail to ensure the competitiveness and profitability e.g., product innovation, portfolio optimization, promotional campaigns, product complaints, etc.
• Act as a strong expert for the assigned submarket segments and applications, deliver the regular technical and business related trainings to the sales team and key accounts in the Klüber regions
• Organize the marketing activities and events for rail industry in global level and support the marketing activities / events in regional level to keep the market image and reputations for Klüber in Rail Industry

Qualifications

• Science / technology degree (mechanical engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, etc.) or equivalent skills acquired in practice of 3-5 years, master degree in business management desired
• Experiences in relevant mechanical engineering, chemistry, tribology, lubrication systems, services, experiences in rail industry highly desired, experiences in specialty lubrication highly desired
• Experiences in international sales, product marketing, business development, or technical sales support with very good international and interculture oriented mindset highly desired
• High level of self-motivation and willingness to learn and very open to teamwork with colleagues from cross functions and different hierarchies both internal and external
• English skills mandatory, German desired
• Team player with excellent networking and communication skills, willing to travel internationally (approximate 25%)
• Very open to new things, capable of working in a complex environment keeping a high motivation level
• Resilient profile, able to cope with stress and challenges