Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Join us in creating a future beyond fossils!
To strengthen our Plywood sales team in Hamburg we are looking for a Sales Manager (m/f/d) for the German and Austrian markets. You will be responsible for developing existing and new accounts, providing technical support and conducting operative sales.
Greetings from your future manager
- Matthias Raffius, Area Sales Director, UPM Plywood
What you will do
1. Manage a structured sales approach to designated accounts together with the Area Sales Director
2. Implement a commercial sales strategy
3. Operative sales and after-sales
4. Provide technical support for different end-use applications
5. Pricing and profitability control
6. Analysis and sales planning
7. Participate in the creation, implementation and follow-up of business and customer plans
Who you are
8. You have a bachelor's or master'sdegree in a relevant field such as wood science and technology, marketing, business administration, or an equivalent professional qualification
9. You have at least 3 years of experience in plywood business and/or constructions and wood products distribution business
10. You are experienced in B2B sales work
11. You can build strong relationships with customers, and you have excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills
12. You have a proven track record in sales
13. You have broad commercial understanding and sales process knowledge
14. You are self-motivated and self-disciplined
15. You have good language skills in German and English
This is what we offer to you
16. A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose ‘We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative.
17. A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
18. Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
19. Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.
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