About usWe are ALTANA: one group of companies – four divisions: BYK, ECKART, ELANTAS, and ACTEGA. A global leader in specialty chemicals and with myriad opportunities for you to develop and grow. Enrich your life with this decisive plus!The ELANTAS group offers a comprehensive portfolio of wire enamels, impregnating resins and varnishes, casting and potting resins, flexible electrical insulation materials, materials for electronic protection, specialty industrial coatings, products for printed electronics as well as a wide range of tooling and composite materials.Technical Sales Manager (m/f/d)Location: remote About the Role As a Technical Sales Manager, you will act as the key link between customers and our solutions, combining technical expertise with commercial acumen. In this role, you will provide comprehensive support to customers within your region and proactively generate new projects that drive future growth. Your ability to build trust, identify opportunities, and deliver tailored solutions will be key to strengthening our market position and driving sustainable growth.ResponsibilitiesDrive sales activities, achieve revenue targets, and ensure customer satisfactionAcquire new projects and customers while maintaining strong relationships with existing accountsNegotiate prices and conclude frame and supply agreementsDefine and implement sales strategies for European customersFollow up on all customer requests, including quotations, claims, audits, quality inquiries, and delivery timesProvide technical support and consulting to customers, including internal and external training sessionsCollaborate closely with R&D, Product Management, and production sites to translate customer needs into new projectsSupport sampling, validation, and qualification of new products and systemsWork closely with Customer Service, Key Account Management, and other internal stakeholdersMonitor market trends and competitor activitiesManage customer projects in coordination with internal teamsRequirementsDegree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Economics, or a related technical fieldBasic knowledge of electrical insulation materials; advanced experience highly beneficialStrong interest in technical sales and customer relationship managementCompetency in CRM, SAP, and MS OfficeExcellent negotiation, communication, and networking skills in German and EnglishProven ability to initiate, establish, and nurture business relationships in a complex environmentCustomer-oriented approach with a strong sense of responsibilityConsultative sales and business development mindsetAbility to work independently and manage complex projects with long sales cyclesWillingness to travel across Europe (up to 50%)Our PlusYou can count on ALTANA – by joining the ALTANA Group, you will be working in an organization with a unique culture of innovation which encourages individual ideas and talent, and promotes open, trusted collaboration. ELANTAS Europe offers you a lot of advantages. In detail: Look forward to a position in a stable company that is excellently positioned for the future. You will also enjoy …a comfortable working environment where everyone knows each other personally and exchanges views as well as short information and decision-making pathsan attractive compensation package with good social benefitsvery attractive development opportunities in a globally active and growing group of companiesmodern pension schemes and a long-term care insurancea lifetime working time account for flexible working hours in the medium and long terman attractive location in the Elbe metropolis of Hamburga subsidized canteen and a sufficient number of parking spaces on the premisesContactWe invite you to get to know us better and to become part of our team. Discover your career plus in specialty chemistry. Please send us your application, preferably via our job market www.altana.jobs.ELANTAS Europe GmbH | Franziska Rickert | HR | Phone: +49 40 78946-655ALTANA AG and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.Job ID: AD01072 Legal entity: ELANTAS Europe GmbH Location: Hamburg